Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 27–6 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	3	0	3	0	6
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	9	0	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryce Young (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.06 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -16.02 EPA

Rushing

• Brian Robinson Jr. (333) — 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Jerome Ford (2132) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Trey Sanders (333) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Jameson Williams (333) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Tyler Scott (2132) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Ja'Corey Brooks (333) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryce Young	333	29	58.6%	0	3	-0.04	-1.06
Desmond Ridder	2132	37	45.9%	0	0	-0.43	-16.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	ALA
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	333	11	0	+1.79	Ended
Q1	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q1	2132	11	0	+1.74	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+1.28	Pass TD
Q1	2132	1	0	+0.45	Ended
Q1	333	9	0	+3.29	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2132	6	0	-1.20	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+5.30	Pass TD
Q2	333	6	0	+1.24	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	+0.17	Ended
Q2	2132	2	0	-1.28	Ended
Q2	2132	1	0	-0.66	Ended
Q2	333	10	0	+2.15	Ended
Q2	333	1	0	-1.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bryce Young pass complete to Ja'Corey Brooks for 44 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+5.3 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder sacked by Brian Branch and Will Anderson Jr. for a loss of 4 yards to the Alab 26 (-3.8 EPA)
3. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Trey Sanders run for a loss of 1 yard to the Cincy 27 (-3.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bryce Young pass complete to Jameson Williams for 20 yds to the Alab 44 for a 1ST down (+3.09 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bryce Young pass intercepted Bryan Cook return for no gain to the Cincy 49 (-2.98 EPA)
6. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass incomplete to Leonard Taylor (-2.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Will Reichard 44 yd FG MISSED (-2.57 EPA)
8. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Michael Young Jr. for 28 yds to the Alab 29 for a 1ST down (+2.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (27–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bryce Young (333) — yds, 3 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Cincinnati Bearcats 6, Alabama Crimson Tide 27 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 6–27.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331235.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Bryce Young (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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