SMU Mustangs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated SMU Mustangs 48–14 in Week 12, 2021. Final score: SMU Mustangs 14, Cincinnati Bearcats 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	0	0	0	12	14
Cincinnati Bearcats	12	12	12	6	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +9.61 EPA
• Evan Prater (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +3.94 EPA
• Jordan Jones (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +0.77 EPA

Rushing

• Jerome Ford (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Ulysses Bentley IV (2567) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Tre Siggers (2567) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Rashee Rice (2567) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Tre Tucker (2132) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Tyler Scott (2132) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Desmond Ridder	2132	23	73.9%	0	3	+0.42	+9.61
Evan Prater	2132	5	60.0%	0	1	+0.79	+3.94
Jordan Jones	2132	1	100.0%	0	1	+0.77	+0.77
Tanner Mordecai	2567	28	53.6%	0	1	-0.35	-9.93

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	CIN
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	3	0	+0.96	Ended
Q1	2567	10	0	+0.29	Fumble
Q1	2132	6	0	+2.24	Rush TD
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.05	Ended
Q1	2132	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q1	2132	1	0	+3.64	Pass TD
Q1	2567	3	0	-0.53	Punt
Q2	2567	2	0	-2.25	Ended
Q2	2132	5	0	+0.49	Missed FG
Q2	2567	3	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	2132	5	0	-0.96	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q2	2132	1	0	+2.05	Pass TD
Q2	2132	7	0	+2.15	Ended
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Tre Siggers run for 2 yds to the Cincy 22 Tre Siggers fumbled, forced by Coby Bryant, recovered by Cincy Marcus Brown (-6.17 EPA)
2. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder 40 Yd Run (Alex Bales PAT failed) (+4.53 EPA)
3. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Tyler Scott 53 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Alex Bales Kick) (+3.64 EPA)
4. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai run for 13 yds to the Cincy 34 for a 1ST down (+3.53 EPA)
5. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Hall kickoff for 60 yds , Tre Tucker return for 12 yds to the Cincy 17 CINCINNATI Penalty, Offensive Holding (Will Adams) to the Cincy 8 (-3.53 EPA)
6. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Ulysses Bentley IV run for 30 yds to the Cincy 3 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Jordan Jones 11 Yd pass from Evan Prater (Alex Bales Kick) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Blake Mazza 44 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Arquon Bush (-2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (48–14) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Desmond Ridder (2132) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU 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 SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

SMU Mustangs 14, Cincinnati Bearcats 48 in Week 12 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 14–48.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401301046.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Desmond Ridder (2132) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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