Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Indiana Hoosiers 38–24 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 38, Indiana Hoosiers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	0	9	12	12	38
Indiana Hoosiers	6	6	9	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Penix Jr. (84) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.10 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -4.68 EPA

Rushing

• Stephen Carr (84) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Jerome Ford (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
• Tim Baldwin Jr. (84) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Receiving

• Alec Pierce (2132) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• D.J. Matthews Jr. (84) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.70 EPA
• Michael Young Jr. (2132) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Penix Jr.	84	34	50.0%	0	2	-0.00	-0.10
Desmond Ridder	2132	34	58.8%	0	1	-0.14	-4.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	IU
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	84	11	0	+2.94	Ended
Q1	2132	3	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	84	5	0	+3.23	Pass TD
Q1	2132	1	0	-3.18	Interception
Q1	84	1	0	+0.31	Ended
Q1	2132	2	0	-1.60	Ended
Q1	84	3	0	-2.84	Punt
Q1	2132	3	0	-1.04	Punt
Q1	84	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q1	2132	6	0	-0.12	Field goal
Q2	84	3	0	-2.01	Interception
Q2	2132	1	0	+2.17	Rush TD
Q2	2132	8	0	+2.64	Ended
Q2	84	1	0	+1.69	Pass TD
Q2	84	1	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	2132	5	0	-3.73	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · CINCINNATI Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Ind 8 (-7.91 EPA)
2. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · INDIANA Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Cincy 8 (-7.22 EPA)
3. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Tim Baldwin Jr. run for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 4 Tim Baldwin Jr. fumbled, recovered by Cincy Darrian Beavers (-6.16 EPA)
4. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder sacked by Ryder Anderson for a loss of 23 yards to the Cincy 6 Desmond Ridder fumbled, recovered by Cincy John Williams , return for 0 yards John Williams fumbled, recovered by Ind Micah McFadden , return for 0 yards (-5.67 EPA)
5. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass intercepted Deshawn Pace return for 39 yds to the Ind 6 (-5.06 EPA)
6. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Jared Smolar kickoff for 64 yds , Tre Tucker return for 99 yds for a TD, (Cole Smith PAT MISSED) (+4.85 EPA)
7. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Michael Penix Jr. pass complete to D.J. Matthews Jr. for 29 yds to the Cincy 47 for a 1ST down (+4.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder run for 7 yds for a TD, (Desmond Ridder pass to Leonard Taylor for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (38–24) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Michael Penix Jr. (84) — 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 Indiana Hoosiers?

Cincinnati Bearcats 38, Indiana Hoosiers 24 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Indiana Hoosiers?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 38–24.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Indiana Hoosiers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282725.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Indiana Hoosiers in passing?

Michael Penix Jr. (84) 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 Indiana Hoosiers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.