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Cincinnati Bearcats clinch win against Miami RedHawks with fumble recovery

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cincinnati Bearcats clinch win against Miami RedHawks with fumble recovery

Summary

The Cincinnati Bearcats secured a victory against the Miami RedHawks on September 19 during the Battle for the Victory Bell. With the Bearcats leading 35-31 and time winding down, Miami quarterback David McComb fumbled the ball after being sacked by Antwan Peek Jr. Drew Logan recovered the fumble, sealing the win for Cincinnati despite confusion from ESPN announcer Pete Sousa, who initially suggested the game would go to overtime. The Bearcats outscored the RedHawks 28-3 in the second half, capitalizing on key mistakes by Miami, including a field-goal error earlier in the game.

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By the Numbers

•Bearcats lead 35-31 with 43 seconds left in the game
•McComb fumbles after a sack at the 34-yard line
•Logan recovers fumble to clinch the win
•Bearcats scored 28 unanswered points in the second half
•Miami suffered a crucial field-goal attempt error earlier in the game

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN announcer loses track as UC Bearcats seal win vs Miami RedHawks

What they're saying

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ESPN play-by-play announcer Pete Sousa had a puzzling call of the fumble recovery that sealed the Cincinnati Bearcats' win against the Miami RedHawks.
— Yahoo Sports

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