Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 13

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November 27, 2018

NelsonAaron_fi360News_Cal_UCLA_10_13_2018-6 — UCLA Bruins tight end Caleb Wilson (81) at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 13, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News).

Pac-12 Football Players of the Week – Week 13

Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

OFFENSIVE: Myles Gaskin, Sr., TB, Washington (Lynnwood, Wash.)
• Gaskin led the No. 16 Huskies to a 28-15 win over No. 7 Washington State Friday in Pullman, rushing for 170 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries.
• Gaskin, who finished his career with four wins and 10 touchdowns in four games vs. WSU, scored on two runs of five yards and another of 80, which proved the turning point of the game.
• During Friday’s win, Gaskin also passed 1,000 yards for the season, making him the first Pac-12 player ever to rush for 1,000 yards in four straight seasons. He also moved past the 5,000 career yards milestone (5,131) and into third on the Pac-12’s career TDs list. Lastly, Gaskin also took over the third spot on the Pac-12 career rushing TDs list with 55.

Also nominated: Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State; CJ Verdell, RB, Oregon; JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford; Wilton Speight, QB, UCLA; Jason Shelley, QB, Utah.

Ashtyn Davis #27 scores a touchdown at California Memorial Stadium on Nov 24, 2018(Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News)

DEFENSIVE: Ashtyn Davis, Jr., S, California (Santa Cruz, Calif)
• Davis had two interceptions for the first time in his career including one that he ran back 35 yards for a score on Colorado’s second drive of the game to key a 33-21 Cal victory. Davis returned his second interception in the second quarter 24 yards with the interception ending a Colorado drive at the Cal 21-yard line.
• The pick-six was the first of his career and one of two interceptions the Golden Bears returned for touchdowns on each of Colorado’s first two drives to jump out to a 14-0 lead less than two minutes into the game.
• Davis added three tackles, one pass break up, and also returned four kickoffs for 82 yards and finished with a game-high 141 all-purpose yards.
• Davis now has four interceptions on the season and leads the Pac-12 while ranking tied for 14th nationally with an average of 0.36 interceptions per game.

Also nominated: Aashari Crosswell, DB, Arizona State; Thomas Graham Jr., CB, Oregon; Sean Barton, LB, Stanford; Chase Hansen, LB, Utah

SPECIAL TEAMS: Steven Coutts, Sr., P, California (Brisbane, Australia)
• Coutts pinned Colorado inside its own 20-yard line five times without a touchback on eight punts for 371 yards with all the numbers either setting or equaling his career highs at Cal.
• Coutts also had two punts of 50-plus yards for the first time in his Cal career and finished with a 46.4 yard average and a net of 47.1. Cal recovered a pair of fumbles on his punts, while Colorado had another fumble for a no gain return and a negative return on another while totaling minus-six yards in punt returns.
• Coutts also drew a key roughing the kicker penalty to extend a fourth-quarter drive that helped Cal hold on to its 33-21 lead that became the final score.
• On the season, Coutts has pinned his opponents inside the 20-yard line on 30 of his 58 punts.

Also nominated: Brandon Ruiz, PK, Arizona State; Jake Bailey, P, Stanford; Darnay Holmes, DB/KR, UCLA; Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah

USC comes back to defeat CSU Bakersfield with short roster

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Eric Ramos

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November 25, 2018

Los Angeles, CA – Jordan Usher scored 22 points and Bennie Boatwright added 19 points to help USC defeat CSU Bakersfield, 90-75, Sunday at the Galen Center.

USC erased a seven-point deficit and went on a 26-5 run in the second half to take control of the game.

“Our players played well enough offensively and we got some key stops in the last eight minutes to really turn the game,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “It was a good overall team win with a short handed roster.”

The Trojans were missing three key rotating players. Freshman Kevin Porter Jr. was out with a thigh injury. Sophomore guard Charles O’Bannon had surgery to repair a broken left pinky finger on Nov. 15. He’s expected to miss a month of action.

Freshman Elijah Weaver made his first career start at point guard in place of injured starter Derryck Thornton and finished with seven points and five assists.

USC went on a 9-0 run and hit 6 of their last 7 to take a 22-15 lead over the Roadrunners in the first half. CSU Bakersfield stormed back, shooting over 50 percent from the field to take a 46-44 lead at the half.

The Trojans outscored CSU Bakersfield 32-10 in the last 11:35. Usher scored nine while Boatwright and Nick Rakocevic scored seven during the run.

“I waited my turn and took the advantage of the opportunity,” Usher said. “We have guys that can score up and down the roster. Tonight was just my night.”

USC will host Long Beach State on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

“It was a challenging game for us tonight,” Enfield said. “I give Bakersfield credit. They really came out strong and shot the ball at a terrific rate.”

Stout Defense, Forced Turnovers Push Cal Past Colorado

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Aaron Nelson

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November 24, 2018

NelsonAaron_fi360News_Cal_Colorado_StockImages-15 — The Cal Golden Bears defeat the Colorado Buffaloes at California Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News)

The Cal Golden Bears defeat the Colorado Buffaloes at California Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Aaron Nelson / fi360 News)

Berkeley, CA – The Cal Golden Bears (7-4, 4-4) kept their late-season momentum alive on Saturday, taking down the Colorado Buffaloes 33-21 (5-7, 2-7) with another strong defensive outing.

The Golden Bears took full control in the opening minutes with back-to-back pick sixes, taking a 14-0 lead before ever controlling the ball offensively.

First, Elijah Hicks (3) returned an interception 34 yards on the Buffaloes’ opening drive, before Ashtyn Davis (27) created a score of his own on a strikingly similar 35-yard interception return.

“Two huge plays that were the difference in the game,” Cal head coach Justin Wilcox said after the game. “The takeaways in general, the turnover margin was the difference in the game.”

The Buffaloes lead the game in rushing, passing, and total yards, as well as first downs, third-down efficiency, and penalties-against. But Cal’s five forced turnovers in the opening half would prove too much to overcome, especially with Colorado failing to force one of their own just as they had in their previous two contests.

Quarterbacks Steven Montez (12) of Colorado and Chase Garbers (7) each finished with two touchdowns through the air. Montez tallied 16-of-33 attempts for 170 yards with two interceptions while Garbers would complete 14-of-26 for 116 yards with no turnovers.

“I feel like we kind of turned it around a little bit in the second half, started making better decisions, but it was just too late,” Montez said.

Colorado’s strongest offensive weapons also displayed the kind of consistent play they’ve demonstrated throughout the season.

Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) hauled in seven catches for 65 yards to eclipse the 1,000-yard receiving mark on the year, while running back Travon McMillian (34) finished with 58 yards on 21 attempts on the ground, pushing him past the 1,000-yard rushing mark.

Colorado had never had a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard rusher in the same season previously.

The loss eliminates Colorado from bowl contention this year and pushes their season-ending losing streak to seven games.

Colorado interim coach Kurt Roper, who replaced head coach Mike MacIntyre less than a week ago, praised his team for their sustained effort throughout the game.

“They’re a tough team, they’re a really close team. Putting on the Colorado uniform is important to them and they’re going to fight for 60,” he said.

The Golden Bears will turn their attention to cross-bay rival Stanford for the rescheduled 121st edition of the Big Game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

USC can’t complete the upset against Notre Dame

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Eric Ramos

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November 24, 2018

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOZV 24 Notre Dame at USC — Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) runs for a touchdown during a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

Los Angeles, CA – Dexter Williams went 52 yards on a go-ahead touchdown run to help No. 3 Notre Dame finish the regular season unbeaten with a 24-17 win over USC Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Notre Dame erased a 10-point deficit and scored 24-unanswered points to put away the Trojans. USC was held scoreless in the second half before Tyler Vaughns’ 20-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left in the game

“You can feel good about moving the ball all day long, but at the end of the day it’s about scoring points and we didn’t do that tonight,” USC coach Clay Helton said. “The best is yet to be.”

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

USC closes the season 5-7 and will not make a bowl game for the first time since 2000.

The Trojans got off to hot start, leading 10-7 at halftime but were plagued by turnovers, penalties and poor play in the second half.

“I would blame Jake Olson’s dog before I blame the coach for a loss,” USC quarterback JT Daniels said. “I think we’re 18-23 year-old men. It’s on us if we want to win football games to go out and win football games.”

USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) catches the ball for a gain during a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

Daniels passed for 349 yards and Tyler Vaughns caught 12 passes for 120 yards.

“I watched the men that are out there, both old and young, and see guys that are truly talented individuals that will develop into a quality football team that can win championships,” Helton said. “I know that and I believe that in them.”

USC Trojans running back Aca’Cedric Ware (28) runs the ball for a gain during a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

Tony Jones Jr. took a short pass 51 yards for a touchdown with 3:09 remaining to finish off Notre Dame’s first perfect season since 2012.

The Trojans worst season in 18 years is over and Helton might be on his way out.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) passes the ball during a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans on November 24, 2018 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA(Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360news)

Kentucky wins the Louisville battle

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Kiley Compton

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November 24, 2018

DSC_1294-final — Kentucky vs Louisville football game on November 24, 2018. Photo by Austyn McFadden / fi360 News

Louisville, KY – Terry Wilson, Lynn Bowden Jr. and Benny Snell stood out for the Kentucky Wildcats in their 56-10 win over their in-state rivals, the Louisville Cardinals, putting the Wildcats at 9-3 to end the regular season.

“Special group of young men led by the seniors,” said Bob Stoops.

Despite Louisville receiving on kickoff, the Cardinals were unable to gain many yards on their first drive and were forced to punt. Kentucky’s Benny Snell ultimately rushed for 7 yards for a touchdown, putting the Wildcats on the board and setting the tone for an intense game.

Later in the quarter, Snell once again proved to be a powerhouse in the running game, earning the Wildcats multiple first downs. With 2:05 remaining, Wildcat quarterback, Terry Wilson, rushed for 2 yards and dove into the end zone for another touchdown putting Kentucky up 14-0. The Cardinals were quick to answer back with an incredible 75 yard touchdown run by Malik Cunningham.

Louisville’s defense fighting hard, Snell made it clear he was a force to be reckoned with, scoring another Kentucky touchdown. Louisville responded with multiple first downs and a 16 yard rush by Cunningham, putting the Cardinals in the red zone. Pressure from the Wildcat defense forced Louisville to go for a field goal which was completed by kicker Blanton Creque.

A targeting call ejecting Cardinal P.J. Mbanasor from the game pushed the Wildcats to the Louisville 27 yard line. Wilson went on to complete a 28 yard pass to Lynn Bowden Jr. for a touchdown. Louisville again struggled to make it out of their own territory on their next drive and were forced to punt. With 31 seconds remaining in the half, Wilson found Bowden Jr.’s hands once again for another Kentucky touchdown. The Wildcats went into halftime leading the Cardinals 35-10.

“Getting a ninth win is significant, as this is the first time the Wildcat football program has won 9 games in 41 years,” said Stoops.

Both the Wildcats and the Cardinals fought hard on defense in the third quarter resulting in neither team earning any points. Going into the fourth quarter, Wilson made it clear he was ready to finish the game and lock in a victory for the Wildcats.

Wilson completed a 32 yard pass to Josh Ali for another Wildcat touchdown.

With 11:09 remaining, Asim Rose rushed for 75 yards up the middle, putting the Wildcats at 49-10 over the Cardinals.

Finally, Kentucky’s Kavosiey Smoke rushed for 37 yards, making the score 56-10.

Despite a hard fight, the Cardinals were unable to score any points in the second half. Overall, Kentucky had a total of 601 yards for the game to Louisville’s 305 yards.

In the post-game press conference, Kentucky Head Coach, Mark Stoops, stated that this was a very gratifying victory for his team.

“I believes this was one of my best game here at Kentucky, said quarterback Terry Wilson, “A game like this sets the tone for the future.”

UCLA football’s comeback bid falls short in; Stanford wins in season finale

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Phil Sidavong

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November 24, 2018

NCAA Football 2018: Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins NOV 24 — November 24, 2018 Pasadena CA, Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

UCLA Bruins defensive back Adarius Pickett #6 making a tackle during the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Pasadena, CA – The season-long process for UCLA football is over, and despite the less-than-dazzling 3-9 record, the Bruins have made much progress under first-year head coach Chip Kelly.

A team that was getting blown out left and right to open the season 1-5; finished 2-4 (with the final three games being decided by one score).

Today’s season-finale was a long-winding up-and-down game for the Bruins.

In the four quarters of play they scored six, 14, 16 and six in a 49-42 loss to Stanford (7-4).

UCLA Bruins linebacker Tyree Thompson #25 tackling Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Trenton Irwin #2 during the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

K.J. Costello threw five touchdowns and an interception on 23/37 with 344 yards, Bryce Love took 23 carries for 90 yards and a score; and JJ Arcega-Whiteside balled out for seven receptions, 106 yards and three TDs.

Arcega-Whiteside was a nightmare all game for the Bruins and Kelly credits that to more than just him being a “precise route-runner.”

“He’s obviously one of the more talented receivers in this league,” Kelly added. “I think his size is what separates him from some of the other receivers.”

Stanford Cardinal running back Bryce Love #20 being hunted by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Odua Isibor #97 during the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

UCLA tried to find answers and was able to do so in limited fashion; including a 93-yard kick return touchdown for Darnay Holmes following a Stanford safety.

But it all came down to two drives for senior quarterback Wilton Speight.

Speight threw for 466 yards, no TDs and an INT on 29/47 (he added a rushing touchdown but had 10 carries for -37 yards).

The 466 yards was a career high, although it didn’t feel too good for him following the loss and the unfortunate finale.

“It wasn’t a heads up play by me,” Speight said on taking a sack on fourth down. “I thought I crossed the line and I was like ‘now I can’t throw it.’ It wasn’t a heads up play by me.”

UCLA Bruins running back Joshua Kelley #27 rushing during the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

UCLA finally had some things to look forward to from the young skill players, but going into next season is something that comes later.

The Bruins finish 3-9 and will not be in a bowl game and are in need of talent in certain positions, although Kelly has no input for that other than “we’ll get together and look at what we need.”

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly during the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 24, 2018 (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Tulsa Defense Holds off SMU Comeback to End Season with a Win

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Brent Soule

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November 24, 2018

Tulsa, OK – The University of Tulsa (3-9, 2-6 AAC) defense and the arm of quarterback Seth Boomer (12) prevented another comeback loss and knocked Southern Methodist University (5-7, 4-4) out of bowl eligibility with a 27-24 win over the Mustangs.

Boomer threw for 251 yards and a touchdown Saturday evening. One of his favorite targets Sr. Justin Hobbs (29) made an electrifying one handed catch for 31 yards late in the 4^th quarter to keep the drive going and set up a field goal that kept the game just out of reach for SMU.

Coach Philip Montgomery beamed about Hobbs, “ Really happy for Justin… wow, what a big catch. So proud of him.”

After building a 21-0 lead with 8:12 left in the second quarter, SMU brought the deficit down to a touchdown in the beginning of the third. A spectacular block, scoop and score of a TU field goal attempt by Rodney Clemons (8) brought the score to 21-14.

The Golden Hurricane defense held the Mustangs’ prolific passing offense to two field goals in the 4^th quarter before a Ben Hicks (8) TD pass to James Proche (3) brought the score to 27-24 with 1:31 remaining. A onside kick that went out of bounds let Tulsa run the clock out for the win.

Tulsa sacked Hicks 5 time for a total loss of 64 yards and held the running game to 61 yards. Sophomore defensive end Cullen Wick (91) started it off early with a sack of SMU quarterback Ben Hicks for loss of 26 yards.

The harassment of Hicks continued as Trevis Gipson (15) and Cullen Wick (91) both got two sacks of their own. Yards from sacks total more than the season’s previous 11 games, 9 sacks for 45 yards.

In the 3^rd quarter SMU had a chance to tie it up, but TU’s defense continued to rally with a McKinley Whitfield (5) interception in the end zone. Coach Montgomery commented that, “it was a huge play for us right there.”

Just before the end of the 2^nd quarter, in what may have been the deciding stand for the TU defense, they held a 9 play 50 yard SMU series to a field goal attempt that was block by Zaven Collins (23).

“I’m very proud of our defense. We had a lot of young guys step up… I think those guys will just continue to get better,” said Montgomery of his defensive. TU’s young defense will return 9 starters next year.

West Virginia turnovers too much to overcome against Oklahoma

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Edward Thompson

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November 23, 2018

_HX15524 — Oklahoma vs West Virginia BIG12 football game on Friday November 23, 2018. Photo by Ed Thompson / fi360 News

Morgantown WV – It was a thing of beauty if you wanted to see touchdown after touchdown being put up on the scoreboard tonight. If you were hoping for even the slightest bit of defense being played, you went tonight feeling like someone punched you in the gut.

Both No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 12 WVU have been accused of just handing both points and yards to opponents like they were free gifts at Santa’s workshops around their respective towns.

Ironically though, a few clutch defensive plays have Oklahoma playing for the 2018 Big 12 championship next week in Texas v Texas. This will be their 4^th in a row incredibly.

The Sooners beat No. 12 West Virginia tonight in a slugfest 59-56 reserving their spot in next week’s Big 12 title game.

Oklahoma finishes the regular season at the 11-1, 8-1 mark ranked No 6. The Sooners outlasted the Mountaineers tonight in a wild yet brilliant display of offensive efforts by both them and WVU.

The offensive onslaught by both teams gagedan incredible 1,372 yards of total offense. The Sooners also kept its College Football Playoff chances alive with this win.

With the individual effort on the offensive side of the ball, the Sooners Murray went 20/27, 364 yards and three touchdown passes.

West Virginia’s Will Grier threw for 4 touchdowns, a career high 539 yards on 32/49 passing. However, Will Grier did lose two huge fumbles, both of which were returned for touchdowns. The second one could be noted as having kept the Sooners up for good.

West Virginia will fall in the AP Top 25 but, should maintain a top-20 ranking hopefully. The Sooners will play in the Big 12 Championships next week in Arlington TX v the Texas Longhorns. WVU will wait to see what bowl(s) they are invited to.

Oregon State has no answer for the Oregon Ducks

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Sandra Daibes

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November 23, 2018

CORVALLIS OR – Oregon State Beavers attempt a home win against the Oregon Ducks but end up losing their 122^nd Civil War, 55-15.

It was a tough loss for the Beavers this Friday. Coach Smith came in confident hoping for a win on their home field against their biggest rivalry, but instead, underestimated the rushing power that the Oregon Ducks presented. What started out civil, ended up being a disappointing stat for the Beavers, especially during the second-half. The Beavers took a beating, giving up 251 rushing yards during the second half alone.

Isaiah Hodgins finished with eight catches for 133 yards, while Timmy Hernandez had six grabs for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman, Jermar Jefferson had 21 carries for 64 yards. The Beavers were able to get inside Oregon 35 four times during the first half but put up only 3 points on the scoreboard, which was a 45-yard field goal by Justin Choukair.

The Beavers came midway through the second quarter, when on second-and-goal from the Oregon 3, Jack Colletto’s attempted jump pass to tight end Teagan Quitoriano was intercepted at the goal line by Ducks safety, Nick Pickett. “That’s part of coaching. That’s part of play calling,” Smith said. “You’re going to take some risks here and it could backfire. That one definitely did.”

It was after the missed field goal were things started to take a downhill turn. Hernandez was able to score both touchdowns in the second half but the Ducks were ruthless after they put up 34 points after halftime. Even though the Beavers offense picked up a bit in the second half, the team as a whole started to dwindle and look worn-down in the fourth quarter.

“I’d say throughout the season we played with full effort for four quarters. Something that maybe we lacked a little last year,” Hernandez said.

While the Ducks await for what bowl game they will attend, the Beavers will start their off-season.

“That is not the standard,” Smith said. “We’re going to continue to work and look forward to building on this thing.”

Cincinnati going Bowling after defeat ECU

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Kiley Compton

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November 23, 2018

DSC_0172-web — ECU vs Cincinnati football game in November 23, 2018 Photo by Austyn McFadden / fi360 News

Cincinnati instantly made a statement with a touchdown pass received by Jayshon Jackson during the first drive of the game. From that point on the Bearcats never looked back.

When the dust settled the game ended with a final score of 56-6, a big victory for the Bearcats making the team bowl eligible for the first time since 2015.

Cincinnati’s defense was strong and held East Carolina University most of night in their own territory. Desmond Ridder quickly completed a pass to Kahlil Lewis for 57 yards, ending the first quarter with a lead of 21-0 over the Pirates.

ECU vs Cincinnati football game in November 23, 2018 Photo by Austyn McFadden / fi360 News

During the second quarter, Cincinnati forced a fumble which led to yet another Bearcat touchdown from Charles McClelland.

On ECU’s next drive, quarterback Holton Ahlers came up big for the Pirates with a pass to Mydreon Vines for 71 yards and an ECU touchdown. The Pirates chose to go for 2 points but were ultimately stopped by the Bearcats.

It didn’t take long for Ridder to once again find the hands of Kahlil Lewis for another Cincinnati touchdown with 3:53 left in the half, Cincinnati led ECU 42-6.

At the end of the first half, Bearcats’ quarterback, Desmond Ridder, was 20-29 passing with 335 yards.

Pirate’s quarterback, Holton Ahlers was 6-15 passing with 168 yards. The Bearcats dominated the first half with 454 total yards to the Pirate’s 185 total yards.

ECU received the ball to start the second half and showed great improvement. The Pirates battled their way into Bearcat territory but were unable to earn points after Cincinnati Arquon Bush intercepted a pass at the 2 yards line.

ECU struggled against the Cincinnati defense most of the night.

Bearcats head coach, Luke Fickell, spoke after the game. Coach Fickell stated that the most gratifying part of the 2018 season is not the record but the growth of the team. Coach Fickell spoke highly of the seniors, stating he “owes them everything”. Coach Fickell made it clear that it is not the 56-6 score that he is proud of, it’s his players.

Seniors, Garrett Campbell and Cortez Broughton both spoke about the bond and closeness of the team. Campbell and Broughton both stated that the freshmen have gone above and beyond for the program and they are anxious to see what the future holds for this team.