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Illegal bat foul by Peek costs Bearcats against Wildcats

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Illegal bat foul by Peek costs Bearcats against Wildcats

Summary

The Cincinnati Bearcats are facing the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, trailing 10-0 early in the third quarter. A pivotal moment occurred when the Wildcats' Antwan Roberts Jr. fumbled, and Bearcats' Antwan Peek Jr. was penalized for an illegal bat, sending the ball out of bounds in the end zone. This resulted in Arizona taking over at the Bearcats' 6-yard line, leading to a touchdown on an 8-yard run by quarterback Noah Fifita. Analysts highlighted the significance of Peek's decision, suggesting a scoop could have resulted in a touchback instead of the penalty that extended Arizona's lead.

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By the Numbers

•Cincinnati trails Arizona 10-0 in third quarter
•Roberts Jr. fumbles, leading to Peek's illegal bat penalty
•Arizona scores from the Bearcats' 6-yard line after the penalty
•Analysts suggest Peek could have made a better play on the fumble
•Bearcats aim to recover from early deficit

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5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Analysts explain costly illegal-bat foul by Bearcats' Peek vs Arizona

What they're saying

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"If (Antwan Peek Jr.) just does a little scoop out of bounds, then it's a touchback and it's a great play," Fox analyst Mark Helfrich said.
— Yahoo Sports

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