Cincinnati Bearcats 24–31 Arkansas Razorbacks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 31–24 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Arkansas Razorbacks 31.

Game summary

Arkansas Razorbacks beat Cincinnati Bearcats 31–24 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 204.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Raheim Sanders — 107.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tyler Scott — 5 rec, 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arkansas (+0.033/play) vs Cincinnati (+0.010/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	0	0	15	6	24
Arkansas Razorbacks	6	6	9	6	31

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bearcats

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 15

ARKArkansas Razorbacks

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arkansas
Q1TD
KJKJ Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
KJ Jefferson rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas
Q2TD
TKTrey Knox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
KJ Jefferson pass to Trey Knox for a touchdown (5 yards)
Cincinnati
Q3TD
CKCorey Kiner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Corey Kiner rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas
Q3TD
JHJadon Haselwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
KJ Jefferson pass to Jadon Haselwood for a touchdown (19 yards)
Cincinnati
Q3TD
NMNick Mardner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Ben Bryant pass to Nick Mardner for a touchdown (35 yards)
Cincinnati
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 26 yards
Arkansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 32 yards
Arkansas
Q4TD
TKTrey Knox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
KJ Jefferson pass to Trey Knox for a touchdown (32 yards)
Cincinnati
Q4TD
LTLeonard Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Ben Bryant pass to Leonard Taylor for a touchdown (15 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 204.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +7.47 EPA
Ben Bryant (Cincinnati) — 373.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.67 EPA

Rushing

Raheim Sanders (Arkansas) — 107.0 yds -0.09 EPA
KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Tyler Scott (Cincinnati) — 5 rec · 77.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Trey Knox (Arkansas) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +1.20 EPA
Tre Tucker (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 66.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
KJ Jefferson	Arkansas	28	64.3%	204	3	+0.27	+7.47
Ben Bryant	Cincinnati	46	56.5%	373	2	+0.04	+1.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	Arkansas
Plays	74	71
EPA / play	+0.010	+0.033
Total EPA	+0.73	+2.37
Success rate	41.9%	38.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.036	+0.267
Rush EPA / play	-0.034	-0.118
Yards	514	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arkansas	4	25	-0.78	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	11	115	-3.61	Interception
Q1	Arkansas	3	29	+2.10	Rush TD
Q1	Cincinnati	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	6	43	-0.46	Missed FG
Q1	Arkansas	4	25	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	5	28	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	8	41	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	3	-3	-2.30	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	6	18	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	8	50	+0.56	Missed FG
Q2	Arkansas	7	70	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	1	12	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	12	65	+6.58	Rush TD
Q3	Arkansas	8	75	+5.58	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ben Bryant pass intercepted (-8.69 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-5.94 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Fumble (-4.92 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ben Bryant pass to Leonard Taylor for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Field goal missed (-3.83 EPA)
Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ben Bryant pass to Nick Mardner for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Jadon Haselwood for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.39 EPA)
Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass to Trey Knox for a touchdown (32 yards) (+2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas Razorbacks controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 204.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Arkansas at 0.033 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Cincinnati Bearcats 24, Arkansas Razorbacks 31 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Arkansas Razorbacks won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403855.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) led passers with 204.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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