Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Navy Midshipmen 27–20 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 27, Navy Midshipmen 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	6	12	0	27
Navy Midshipmen	6	3	0	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tai Lavatai (2426) — 0.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +6.49 EPA
• Desmond Ridder (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.80 EPA
• TEAM (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -1.04 EPA

Rushing

• Tai Lavatai (2426) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.06 EPA
• Isaac Ruoss (2426) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Jerome Ford (2132) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Alec Pierce (2132) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Josh Whyle (2132) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Tyler Scott (2132) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tai Lavatai	2426	16	68.8%	0	0	+0.41	+6.49
Desmond Ridder	2132	29	62.1%	0	2	+0.17	+4.80
TEAM	2426	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.52	-1.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CIN	NAVY
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	2426	5	0	-2.58	Ended
Q1	2132	1	0	+2.92	Pass TD
Q1	2132	2	0	+0.26	Ended
Q1	2426	1	0	+0.83	Rush TD
Q1	2426	12	0	+4.88	Ended
Q1	2132	2	0	-1.84	Punt
Q1	2426	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	2132	3	0	-1.52	Punt
Q2	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2426	14	0	-1.76	Ended
Q2	2132	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2132	14	0	+1.38	Ended
Q2	2426	3	0	-2.09	Punt
Q2	2132	6	0	-1.79	Interception
Q2	2426	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2426	3	0	-0.53	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass intercepted Jamal Glenn return for 1 yd to the Navy 4 (-4.69 EPA)
2. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Bijan Nichols 51 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Deshawn Pace Deshawn Pace return for 20 yds to the Navy 34 (-4.29 EPA)
3. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Jerome Ford run for 43 yds for a TD, (Christian Lowery KICK) (+3.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Alec Pierce for 9 yds to the Navy 24 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
5. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai pass complete to Kai Puailoa-Rojas for 26 yds to the Cincy 32 for a 1ST down (+2.94 EPA)
6. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josh Whyle for 31 yds for a TD, (Christian Lowery KICK) (+2.92 EPA)
7. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Daniel Jones run for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 46 (-2.87 EPA)
8. Q4 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai pass complete to Chance Warren for 12 yds to the Navy 38 for a 1ST down (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (27–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Tai Lavatai (2426) — yds.
• 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 Navy Midshipmen?

Cincinnati Bearcats 27, Navy Midshipmen 20 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Navy Midshipmen?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401301027.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Tai Lavatai (2426) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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