Baylor Bears vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Baylor Bears defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 32–29 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Baylor Bears 32, Cincinnati Bearcats 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Baylor Bears	3	9	9	3	32
Cincinnati Bearcats	0	12	0	12	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 147.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.97 EPA
• Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 310.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.78 EPA
• Braden Smith (Cincinnati) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Rushing

• Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 71.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 129.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Myles Montgomery (Cincinnati) — 103.0 yds · 2 TD +0.72 EPA

Receiving

• Xzavier Henderson (Cincinnati) — 8 rec · 82.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Monaray Baldwin (Baylor) — 7 rec · 49.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Ketron Jackson Jr. (Baylor) — 5 rec · 130.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emory Jones	Cincinnati	32	59.4%	147	2	+0.12	+3.97
Blake Shapen	Baylor	44	56.8%	310	1	+0.02	+0.78
Braden Smith	Cincinnati	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Baylor	Cincinnati
Plays	69	74
EPA / play	+0.033	+0.177
Total EPA	+2.25	+13.06
Success rate	43.5%	40.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.018	+0.101
Rush EPA / play	+0.059	+0.237
Yards	413	450

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	10	59	-0.96	Fumble
Q1	Baylor	4	8	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Cincinnati	3	10	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Baylor	3	2	-3.01	Field goal
Q1	Cincinnati	14	75	+6.08	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	7	75	+6.00	Rush TD
Q2	Cincinnati	4	17	-1.59	Punt
Q2	Baylor	7	47	-0.44	Field goal
Q2	Cincinnati	4	75	+6.21	Rush TD
Q2	Baylor	5	22	-2.18	Ended
Q2	Cincinnati	3	-14	-2.23	Ended
Q2	Baylor	1	0	-0.81	Ended
Q2	Baylor	4	24	-1.83	Ended
Q2	Cincinnati	3	-4	-1.09	Punt
Q2	Baylor	3	11	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Baylor	6	75	+6.17	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Myles Montgomery rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+4.77 EPA)
2. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 38 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.86 EPA)
3. Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 40 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.85 EPA)
4. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Xzavier Henderson for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
5. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Emory Jones pass to Braden Smith for 7 yards (4th & 4) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Ketron Jackson Jr. for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.39 EPA)
8. Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Fumble (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Baylor Bears controlled the final (32–29) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Emory Jones (Cincinnati) — 147.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.177 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 Baylor Bears vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Baylor Bears 32, Cincinnati Bearcats 29 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Baylor Bears vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Baylor Bears won with a final score of 32–29.

Where can I find the Baylor Bears vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525868.

Who led Baylor Bears vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

Emory Jones (Cincinnati) led passers with 147.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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