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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Bearcats defeat Pirates 35–13 in Week 13

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Cincinnati Bearcats vs. East Carolina Pirates (Week 13).

Cincinnati Bearcats 35 12-1 Winner
Final 35–13
East Carolina Pirates 13 7-5
Winner
Cincinnati Bearcats
Final score
35–13
Halftime
Cincinnati Bearcats 18–3 East Carolina Pirates
Top passer
Desmond Ridder

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Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated East Carolina Pirates 35–13 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 35, East Carolina Pirates 13.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats rolled past East Carolina Pirates 35–13 in Week 13 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jerome Ford — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Alec Pierce — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cincinnati Bearcats0180635
East Carolina Pirates303613

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bearcats
ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ECU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Owen Daffer 35 Yd Field Goal

  2. CIN
    Q2TD
    APAlec Pierce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Alec Pierce 28 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Christian Lowery Kick)

  3. CIN
    Q2TD
    JFJerome Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Jerome Ford 2 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick)

  4. CIN
    Q2TD
    LTLeonard Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-3

    Leonard Taylor 44 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Christian Lowery Kick)

  5. ECU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-6

    Owen Daffer 44 Yd Field Goal

  6. CIN
    Q4TD
    RMRyan Montgomery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-6

    Ryan Montgomery 2 Yd Run (Christian Lowery Kick)

  7. ECU
    Q4TD
    JHJsi Hatfield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Jsi Hatfield 12 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Owen Daffer Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
  • Holton Ahlers (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.40 EPA
  • Tyler Snead (151) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.63 EPA

Rushing

  • Jerome Ford (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
  • Keaton Mitchell (151) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
  • Rahjai Harris (151) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

  • Alec Pierce (2132) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
  • Tyler Snead (151) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
  • Ryan Jones (151) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Desmond Ridder21322958.6%02+0.14+4.12
Holton Ahlers1513652.8%01+0.09+3.40
Tyler Snead1511100.0%00-0.64-0.63

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1213210-0.63Ended
Q115120-2.11Ended
Q1213210-3.21Ended
Q115110-0.72Ended
Q1213280+0.25Ended
Q115100Field goal
Q1151100+0.20Ended
Q115110+0.91Ended
Q1213240-1.22Ended
Q1213210-0.55Ended
Q115120-2.42Ended
Q115150-1.06Ended
Q2213210-3.24Fumble
Q2213260+1.70Ended
Q2213210-0.28Ended
Q215110-0.62Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass intercepted, touchback. Warren Saba return for no gain (-5.57 EPA)
  2. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass intercepted Darrian Beavers return for no gain to the ECaro 29 (-4.31 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Leonard Taylor 44 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Christian Lowery Kick) (+3.57 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass intercepted Warren Saba return for no gain to the ECaro 46 (-3.35 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Alex Bales 45 yd FG MISSED (-3.33 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Alec Pierce for 53 yds to the ECaro 5 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
  7. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass complete to Audie Omotosho for 5 yds to the Cincy 24 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Jerome Ford run for 4 yds to the ECaro 9 Jerome Ford fumbled, forced by Teagan Wilk, recovered by ECaro Ja'Quan McMillian, return for 5 yds to the ECaro 9 (-3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (35–13) in Week 13.
  • 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 East Carolina Pirates?

Cincinnati Bearcats 35, East Carolina Pirates 13 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs East Carolina Pirates?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 35–13.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401301051.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs East Carolina Pirates 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 East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bearcats

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

East Carolina Pirates

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L