Cincinnati Bearcats 27–21 Pittsburgh Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 27–21 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 27, Pittsburgh Panthers 21.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats edged Pittsburgh Panthers 27–21 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 30.0 pass yds, +1.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Corey Kiner — 153.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Braden Smith — 5 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Cincinnati (-0.019/play) vs Pittsburgh (-0.258/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	9	9	6	0	27
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	0	0	12	21

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bearcats

+3OPP 30

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Cincinnati
Q1TD
PSPayten Singletary
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Emory Jones pass to Payten Singletary for a touchdown (12 yards)
Cincinnati
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
Pittsburgh
Q1TD
KMKonata Mumpfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Phil Jurkovec pass to Konata Mumpfield for a touchdown (5 yards)
Cincinnati
Q2TD
CKCorey Kiner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Corey Kiner rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 47 yards
Cincinnati
Q3TD
BSBraden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Emory Jones pass to Braden Smith for a touchdown (21 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
KMKonata Mumpfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Phil Jurkovec pass to Konata Mumpfield for a touchdown (9 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q4TD
GBGavin Bartholomew
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Phil Jurkovec pass to Gavin Bartholomew for a touchdown (16 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 30.0 yds · +1.43 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 118.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.52 EPA
Phil Jurkovec (Pittsburgh) — 111.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -11.47 EPA

Rushing

Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 153.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 24.0 yds -0.31 EPA
C'Bo Flemister (Pittsburgh) — 38.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.14 EPA
Payten Singletary (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.64 EPA
Gavin Bartholomew (Pittsburgh) — 3 rec · 80.0 yds +2.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braden Smith	Cincinnati	1	100.0%	30	0	+1.43	+1.42
Emory Jones	Cincinnati	28	64.3%	118	2	-0.09	-2.52
Phil Jurkovec	Pittsburgh	36	25.0%	111	3	-0.32	-11.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	Pittsburgh
Plays	69	60
EPA / play	-0.019	-0.258
Total EPA	-1.32	-15.49
Success rate	36.2%	21.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.038	-0.319
Rush EPA / play	-0.006	-0.168
Yards	388	233

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	0	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	4	64	+5.16	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	-3	-3.47	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	4	74	+1.68	Field goal
Q1	Pittsburgh	9	40	+2.46	Pass TD
Q1	Cincinnati	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	4	37	-0.85	Missed FG
Q1	Cincinnati	7	71	+4.82	Rush TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	10	33	-0.85	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	16	69	+0.99	Field goal
Q2	Pittsburgh	1	0	-0.91	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	6	10	-2.55	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	1	6	-4.88	Fumble
Q3	Cincinnati	4	36	+2.69	Pass TD
Q3	Pittsburgh	9	20	-4.29	Punt
Q3	Cincinnati	3	-4	-3.45	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-4.88 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to Konata Mumpfield for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to Gavin Bartholomew for 60 yards (1st & 10) (+4.47 EPA)
Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to Gavin Bartholomew for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 68 yards (1st & 10) (+3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Daniel Carter rushes for 11 yards (4th & 2) (+3.56 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.52 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Phil Jurkovec pass to Daejon Reynolds for 17 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (27–21) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 30.0 yds.
EPA edge: Cincinnati at -0.019 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Cincinnati Bearcats 27, Pittsburgh Panthers 21 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 27–21.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525496.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Braden Smith (Cincinnati) led passers with 30.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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