CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Miami University football team dropped a 49-14 decision to the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday afternoon inside Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the season opener for both squads.

How it Happened:

• Cincinnati opened the contest scoring touchdowns on their first three drives to take an early 21-0 lead.
• Two different RedHawk drives stalled inside Cincinnati territory in the first half as the Bearcats took a 35-0 lead into the locker room.
• Following a muffed punt by UC midway through the third quarter the RedHawks once again marched into UC territory behind a 14-yard catch from Jack Sorenson. The drive stalled and the RedHawks once again turned the ball over on downs.
• Miami used a strong rushing attack throughout the third quarter, led by freshmen Keyon Mozee and Kevin Davis. Mozee converted a first down at the UC 16-yard line but once again the offense could get no closer.
• The Bearcats added 14 points in the fourth quarter.
• In the fourth quarter Freshman Kenny Tracy and Freshman John Saunders Jr. scored their first career touchdowns.  

Game Notes:

• Sam Vaughan, Reid Holskey, Tracy and Kevin Davis all made the first starts of their career.
• Sterling Weatherford recorded his third career interception early in the third quarter.
• Mozee led the way in rushing, recording 80 yards on 15 carries.
• Tracy had his first career rushing touchdown and Saunders Jr. recorded a pick-six for his first career score.

 
Up Next:
Miami travels to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, Sept. 11. Opening kickoff is slated for noon.