Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated SMU Mustangs 29–27 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 29, SMU Mustangs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	9	9	9	0	29
SMU Mustangs	0	12	0	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Preston Stone (SMU) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -0.80 EPA
• Ben Bryant (Cincinnati) — 153.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.84 EPA
• Tanner Mordecai (SMU) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.56 EPA/play -16.33 EPA

Rushing

• Charles McClelland (Cincinnati) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 43.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Camar Wheaton (SMU) — 53.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• RJ Maryland (SMU) — 5 rec · 35.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Josh Whyle (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Nick Mardner (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Preston Stone	SMU	14	28.6%	41	1	-0.06	-0.80
Ben Bryant	Cincinnati	36	47.2%	153	0	-0.08	-2.84
Tanner Mordecai	SMU	29	51.7%	80	1	-0.56	-16.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	SMU
Plays	76	67
EPA / play	-0.136	-0.176
Total EPA	-10.33	-11.81
Success rate	32.9%	32.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.079	-0.398
Rush EPA / play	-0.187	+0.222
Yards	351	235

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	SMU	6	24	-1.08	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q1	SMU	3	-2	-5.28	Interception
Q1	Cincinnati	3	-3	-2.33	Field goal
Q1	SMU	3	-1	-3.36	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	3	-3	-3.93	Punt
Q1	SMU	4	14	-1.63	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	11	67	+5.36	Rush TD
Q1	SMU	4	0	-3.33	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	1	76	+5.26	Rush TD
Q2	SMU	4	-4	-4.48	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	7	31	-3.82	Ended
Q2	SMU	2	46	+4.53	Rush TD
Q2	Cincinnati	10	33	-2.36	Field goal
Q2	SMU	12	58	+3.24	Pass TD
Q2	SMU	1	19	+3.34	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to RJ Maryland for a touchdown (16 yards) (+5.9 EPA)
2. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Charles McClelland rushes 76 yards for a touchdown (+5.26 EPA)
3. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.0 EPA)
4. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone pass to Rashee Rice for 9 yards (4th & 6) (+3.57 EPA)
5. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Tanner Mordecai pass to Jordan Kerley for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Preston Stone — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.36 EPA)
7. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Camar Wheaton rushes for 19 yards (1st & 10) (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Ben Bryant sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (29–27) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Preston Stone (SMU) — 41.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Cincinnati at -0.136 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 SMU Mustangs?

Cincinnati Bearcats 29, SMU Mustangs 27 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 29–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401415641.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Preston Stone (SMU) led passers with 41.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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