Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated SMU Mustangs 26–20 in Week 9, 2018. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 26, SMU Mustangs 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	0	9	3	0	26
SMU Mustangs	6	0	6	6	6	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Ben Hicks (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.20 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -8.45 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Warren II (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Braeden West (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Kahlil Lewis (2132) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Reggie Roberson Jr. (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• James Proche (2567) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Hicks	2567	34	64.7%	0	2	+0.15	+5.20
Desmond Ridder	2132	50	66.0%	0	2	-0.17	-8.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	SMU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2132	1	0	-0.07	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-1.72	Punt
Q1	2132	6	0	-4.80	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.08	Punt
Q1	2132	13	0	+0.24	Interception
Q1	2567	1	0	+1.55	Pass TD
Q1	2132	2	0	-2.77	Pass TD
Q1	2567	5	0	-0.40	Punt
Q1	2132	11	0	-0.51	Ended
Q2	2567	6	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	2132	3	0	-4.36	Interception
Q2	2567	3	0	-1.09	Punt
Q2	2132	11	0	-1.67	Ended
Q2	2567	2	0	-1.39	Punt
Q2	2132	2	0	-2.54	Punt
Q3	2567	2	0	+2.76	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. OT · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass intercepted for a TD James Wiggins return for 86 yds for a TD (-9.41 EPA)
2. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass intercepted Elijah McQueen return for 6 yds to the SMU 35 (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder run for a loss of 3 yards to the Cincy 8 Desmond Ridder fumbled, recovered by SMU Jake Hall (-5.07 EPA)
4. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to James Proche for 16 yds to the Cincy 22 for a 1ST down (+4.75 EPA)
5. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Michael Warren II for 15 yds to the SMU 39 for a 1ST down SMU Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Chris Biggurs) to the SMU 46 for a 1ST down (+4.53 EPA)
6. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Braeden West for 51 yds to the Cincy 11 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
7. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Kahlil Lewis for 32 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (+3.97 EPA)
8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Ben Hicks pass complete to Reggie Roberson Jr. for 42 yds to the Cincy 40 for a 1ST down (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (26–20) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Ben Hicks (2567) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CIN at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs?

Cincinnati Bearcats 26, SMU Mustangs 20 in Week 9 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 26–20.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019514.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Ben Hicks (2567) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cincinnati Bearcats at SMU Mustangs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.