Check out players of the game from the Cincinnati Bearcats recent loss including safety Bryon Threats, wide receiver Xzavier Henderson and more!
Henderson posted a season-best 12 receptions for 140 receiving yards on 13 targets but he was the only receiver with more than two catches in the loss.
Ryan Montgomery totaled a team-high 101 rushing yards but it wasn’t enough to propel the Bearcats to a 17th consecutive victory against Miami.
Threats was making plays all over the field in the Battle for the Victory Bell, racking up five tackles, one interception, one sack and one tackle for loss.
It was a sluggish performance as Miami played with more energy en route to breaking the losing skid. #Bearcatshttps://t.co/A7VjvvfPyS pic.twitter.com/txQaitLdBc
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) September 17, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Players of the game from the Bearcats recent loss to rival Miami
Despite dominating most statistical categories, the Bearcats couldn’t capitalize on multiple scoring chances and Miami eventually pulled off an upset.
Emory Jones wasn’t able to find a rhythm in the red zone but he still finished with 252 passing yards, 86 rushing yards and one touchdown on Saturday night.
Following an impressive performance at Pittsburgh, Jack Dingle continued to dominate with a team-high seven tackles in the narrow loss this week.
Taj Ward compiled four tackles, a forced fumble and pass deflection, Dorian Jones posted six tackles and Jordan Young totaled five tackles in the loss.
With Big 12 play around the corner, the #Bearcats will have to regroup and attempt to get back on track.https://t.co/A7VjvvfPyS pic.twitter.com/urZ1LDEgQw
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) September 17, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Scott Satterfield reacts to the Bearcats loss against Miami in annual rivalry
Cincinnati had a chance to escape with a victory in the final minutes of regulation but a potential game-winning field goal was blocked to force overtime.
It was a sluggish performance from the opening kick off as the Redhawks played with more aggression and energy en route to breaking the losing streak.
Satterfield broke down the underwhelming outing against Miami and looked ahead to next weekend in a press conference per Cincinnati Athletics.
There are plenty of concerns moving forward as the Bearcats failed to take care of business behind an uninspired showing on both sides of the ball.