Cincinnati Bearcats vs. BYU Cougars: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 35–27 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 27, BYU Cougars 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	9	9	6	27
BYU Cougars	0	6	12	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 246.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.43 EPA
• Kedon Slovis (BYU) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +8.84 EPA
• LJ Martin (BYU) — 2.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -0.33 EPA

Rushing

• Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 79.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• LJ Martin (BYU) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
• Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 104.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Xzavier Henderson (Cincinnati) — 7 rec · 74.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 5 rec · 127.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Keanu Hill (BYU) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emory Jones	Cincinnati	37	62.2%	246	3	+0.28	+10.43
Kedon Slovis	BYU	24	54.2%	229	2	+0.37	+8.84
LJ Martin	BYU	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.33	-0.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	BYU
Plays	84	53
EPA / play	+0.093	+0.150
Total EPA	+7.80	+7.96
Success rate	44.0%	39.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.065	+0.340
Rush EPA / play	+0.116	-0.020
Yards	542	355

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	8	29	-0.89	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	6	71	-6.03	Touchdown
Q1	Cincinnati	9	33	-3.56	Ended
Q1	BYU	3	2	-3.23	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	17	100	+9.14	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	3	5	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	7	48	+0.65	Punt
Q2	BYU	3	4	-1.02	Punt
Q2	Cincinnati	8	42	-0.36	Field goal
Q2	BYU	3	69	+6.01	Pass TD
Q2	Cincinnati	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Cincinnati	3	9	-1.43	Punt
Q3	BYU	5	79	+6.26	Rush TD
Q3	Cincinnati	13	71	+2.73	Field goal
Q3	BYU	4	72	+5.53	Pass TD
Q3	Cincinnati	5	75	+6.78	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.95 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Braden Smith for a touchdown (31 yards) (+5.77 EPA)
3. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Kedon Slovis pass to Chase Roberts for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.37 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Kedon Slovis pass to Darius Lassiter for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
5. Q3 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+4.32 EPA)
6. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Chamon Metayer for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones to Payten Singletary — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (35–27) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 246.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at 0.15 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 BYU Cougars?

Cincinnati Bearcats 27, BYU Cougars 35 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 27–35.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525851.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Emory Jones (Cincinnati) led passers with 246.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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