Cincinnati Football: Emory Jones ties a school record with seven total touchdowns in debut

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Emory Jones tied a school record with seven total touchdowns in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky today!

Just moments into the long-awaited meeting, Jones connected with Xzavier Henderson for a 49-yard touchdown pass to put the Bearcats up 7-0.

The former Florida quarterback continued to showcase his ability with a 39-yard touchdown to Dee Wiggins midway through the first quarter.

With a chance to extend the advantage even further, Jones hit tight end Payten Singletary in the end zone to take a commanding 28-0 lead.

Cincinnati Football: Emory Jones ties a school record with seven total touchdowns in debut

• Date: Saturday, September 2 at 3:30 PM
• Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati
• Series History: Bearcats lead 2-0
• TV Broadcast: ESPN+ and fuboTV

After defensive back Bryon Threats snagged an interception, Jones escaped the pass rush and scored a 12-yard TD run in the second quarter.

Bearcats running back Corey Kiner had a career-best 54-yard run to put the Bearcats in the red zone before Jones extended the lead to 35-0.

Following a dominant first half performance, Jones capped off his record-tying day with a 6-yard touchdown to Aaron Tuner in the third quarter.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats continue to roll past Eastern Kentucky in regular season opener

Jones was seemingly unstoppable in his debut, finishing with 371 total yards and tying a school record with seven total touchdowns in the win.

Make sure to stay tuned for postgame coverage as the Bearcats coaches and players discuss the season-opening victory in a press conference.

Scott Satterfield’s team compiled 487 total yards and converted all three red zone trips in the first half to help build the insurmountable lead.