Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated SMU Mustangs 42–13 in Week 8, 2020. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 42, SMU Mustangs 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	12	0	12	12	42
SMU Mustangs	0	9	0	3	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.26 EPA
• Tyler Page (2567) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.81 EPA
• Terrance Gipson (2567) — 0.0 yds · -2.37 EPA/play -4.74 EPA

Rushing

• Gerrid Doaks (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
• Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Tyler Lavine (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Kylen Granson (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Rashee Rice (2567) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Danny Gray (2567) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Desmond Ridder	2132	20	65.0%	0	1	+0.16	+3.26
Tyler Page	2567	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-0.81
Terrance Gipson	2567	2	50.0%	0	0	-2.37	-4.74
Shane Buechele	2567	41	56.1%	0	1	-0.25	-10.20

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	4	0	+1.10	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.12	Punt
Q1	2132	1	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q1	2132	3	0	+1.23	Ended
Q1	2567	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	2132	1	0	+2.71	Pass TD
Q1	2132	11	0	+2.36	Ended
Q1	2567	6	0	-2.29	Punt
Q2	2567	6	0	+0.50	Field goal
Q2	2132	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q2	2567	5	0	-1.57	Missed FG
Q2	2132	2	0	-4.94	Fumble
Q2	2567	1	0	+3.43	Pass TD
Q2	2567	15	0	+1.69	Ended
Q2	2132	2	0	-2.41	Punt
Q3	2567	2	0	-0.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder run for 91 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (+6.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Jerome Ford run for no gain to the Cincy 32 Jerome Ford fumbled, forced by Trevor Denbow, recovered by SMU Brandon Stephens (-6.19 EPA)
3. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Gerrid Doaks run for 35 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith KICK) (+4.99 EPA)
4. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Gerrid Doaks run for 2 yds to the Cincy 43 Gerrid Doaks fumbled, forced by Junior Aho, recovered by SMU Nelson Paul (-4.61 EPA)
5. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Terrance Gipson sacked by TEAM for a loss of 12 yards to the SMU 17 (-4.6 EPA)
6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass intercepted Ahmad Gardner return for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 34 (-3.83 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass incomplete to Kylen Granson (-3.61 EPA)
8. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Shane Buechele pass complete to Rashee Rice for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Naggar KICK) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (42–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Desmond Ridder (2132) — yds, 1 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 42, SMU Mustangs 13 in Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 42–13.

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=401212488.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Desmond Ridder (2132) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 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.