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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights: 2020 Week 12 Recap

Bearcats defeat Knights 36–33 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights (Week 12).

Cincinnati Bearcats 36 9-0 Winner
Final 36–33
UCF Knights 33 5-4
Winner
Cincinnati Bearcats
Final score
36–33
Halftime
Cincinnati Bearcats 18–15 UCF Knights
Top passer
Desmond Ridder

Top CFB performers · Bearcats

Top CFB performers · Knights

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated UCF Knights 36–33 in Week 12, 2020. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 36, UCF Knights 33.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats edged UCF Knights 36–33 in Week 12 of the 2020 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Gerrid Doaks — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Marlon Williams — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cincinnati Bearcats31531236
UCF Knights1236633

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CINCincinnati Bearcats
UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UCF
    Q1TD
    MWMarlon Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Marlon Williams for 6 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK)

  2. CIN
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-6

    Cole Smith 47 yd FG GOOD

  3. UCF
    Q1TD
    GMGreg McCrae

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Greg McCrae run for 3 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK)

  4. UCF
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-15

    Daniel Obarski 36 yd FG GOOD

  5. CIN
    Q2TD
    DRDesmond Ridder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Desmond Ridder run for 3 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

  6. CIN
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-15

    Cole Smith 26 yd FG GOOD

  7. CIN
    Q2TD
    JWJosh Whyle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josh Whyle for 29 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK)

  8. UCF
    Q3TD
    MWMarlon Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Marlon Williams for 19 yds for a TD, (Dillon Gabriel pass to Marlon Williams for Two-Point Conversion)

  9. CIN
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-21

    Cole Smith 22 yd FG GOOD

  10. UCF
    Q4TD
    JRJaylon Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-27

    Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jaylon Robinson for 10 yds for a TD, (Dillon Gabriel pass to Jacob Harris for Two-Point Conversion)

  11. CIN
    Q4TD
    LTLeonard Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-27

    Desmond Ridder pass complete to Leonard Taylor for 7 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK)

  12. CIN
    Q4TD
    DRDesmond Ridder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-27

    Desmond Ridder run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +13.85 EPA
  • Dillon Gabriel (2116) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

  • Gerrid Doaks (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
  • Otis Anderson (2116) — 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

  • Marlon Williams (2116) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
  • Leonard Taylor (2132) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
  • Tre Nixon (2116) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Desmond Ridder21323063.3%02+0.46+13.85
Dillon Gabriel21164163.4%03-0.01-0.42

Team EPA comparison

StatCINUCF
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1211620-1.58Ended
Q1213230-2.70Punt
Q1211630-3.15Punt
Q1213230-3.00Punt
Q1211620-1.58Punt
Q1213230-3.25Punt
Q1211610+1.70Pass TD
Q1211680-2.44Ended
Q1213200Field goal
Q1213250-1.02Ended
Q1211610+0.69Rush TD
Q1211660+4.89Ended
Q2213210-0.02Ended
Q2211600Field goal
Q22116100+0.13Ended
Q2213240+3.17Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted Darrick Forrest return for 20 yds to the UCF 16 (-5.58 EPA)
  2. Q1 · UCF Knights · Andrew Osteen punt for 46 yds , Ryan Montgomery returns for 1 yd to the Cincy 22 Ryan Montgomery fumbled, recovered by UCF Amari Johnson (+5.33 EPA)
  3. Q3 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Marlon Williams for 19 yds for a TD, (Dillon Gabriel pass to Marlon Williams for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.54 EPA)
  4. Q4 · UCF Knights · Gabriel, Dillon pass incomplete to O'Keefe, Ryan, PENALTY CINCINNATI pass interference (Bush, Arquon) 15 yards to the CINCINNATI26, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN UCF. (+3.89 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jaylon Robinson for 10 yds for a TD, (Dillon Gabriel pass to Jacob Harris for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.69 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josh Whyle for 29 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (+3.61 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder run for 20 yds to the UCF 1 for a 1ST down (+3.12 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder run for a loss of 4 yards to the UCF 5 (-3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (36–33) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Desmond Ridder (2132) — 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 UCF Knights?

Cincinnati Bearcats 36, UCF Knights 33 in Week 12 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 36–33.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401212540.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs UCF Knights in passing?

Desmond Ridder (2132) 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 UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bearcats

Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W

UCF Knights

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L