Cincinnati Football: Players of the game from the Bearcats close loss to Baylor

Although it resulted in another loss, the Cincinnati Bearcats had a handful of players make a positive impact against the Baylor Bears last weekend!

Bearcats safety Deshawn Pace added a game-best 11 tackles and one sack, and defensive tackle Jowon Briggs totaled three tackles and one sack in the loss.

Cincinnati running back Corey Kiner was able to post a game-high 129 rushing yards, while Myles Montgomery had 108 yards and two touchdowns.

With an opportunity to cut into the deficit heading into halftime, Montgomery showed off impressive elusiveness and speed with a 38-yard touchdown.

Cincinnati Football: Players of the game from the Bearcats close loss to Baylor

It appeared Baylor would pull away after going up by double digits in the second quarter but the Bearcats fought back and had a chance to take a late lead.

One of the most consequential plays occurred in the first half as Cincinnati wide receiver Braden Smith fumbled a kick off and Baylor returned it for a score.

Scott Satterfield’s team trailed 20-14 at halftime but the offense started to find a rhythm midway through the opening half to help stay within reach.

The final possession came to an end as the Bearcats quarterback Emory Jones failed to connect with tight end Chamon Metayer on fourth down near midfield.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats remain winless in Big 12 play prior to upcoming road trip

During the postgame press conference last week, Satterfield reflected on the narrow loss to Baylor and the recent losing skid via Cincinnati Athletics.

Following an impressive start to the regular season, the Bearcats continue to search for their first ever Big 12 win after suffering a fifth consecutive loss.

Make sure to stay tuned for coverage in the coming days as Cincinnati aims to get back on track with a road trip to the Oklahoma State Cowboys up next!

The Bearcats struggled to find an offensive groove until both running backs started to create explosive plays and that eventually opened up the pass attack.