Cincinnati held lead but loses 45-42 at West Virginia on last-second kick

Cincinnati faced West Virginia on October 17, 2026, in Morgantown, leading throughout the game. However, the Mountaineers capped a thrilling contest with a last-second 35-yard field goal by Jack Cassidy, winning 45-42. Cincinnati had a chance to secure victory, but a late three-and-out left West Virginia with the opportunity to drive for the winning score. The Bearcats accumulated 622 total offensive yards, with JC French IV passing for 389 yards and three touchdowns. The loss marked Cincinnati’s inability to hold onto their lead, while West Virginia snapped a three-game losing streak, improving to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12 Conference.

• 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati drops 45-42 shootout at West Virginia on last-second FG