| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 21 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 46 |
| East Carolina | 14 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 43 |
Game flow
Cincinnati won by 3 · 15 scoresLead changes
2
4 times tied
ECU biggest lead
+12
Q3 0:14
CIN biggest lead
+7
Q1 9:20
Time in front
ECU 48% · CIN 30%
tied 23% · 28:32 vs 17:58 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line East Carolina is ahead, below it Cincinnati. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
9:20
TD Michael Warren II 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)5 plays, 50 yds, 2:07 · from 50
CIN 7–0 ECU9:09
TD C.J. Johnson 75 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity Kick)1 play, 75 yds, 0:11 · from ECU 25
CIN 7–7 ECU8:19
TD Gerrid Doaks 2 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)3 plays, 75 yds, 0:50 · from CIN 25
CIN 14–7 ECU3:22
TD Holton Ahlers 6 Yd Run (Jake Verity Kick)14 plays, 75 yds, 4:57 · from ECU 25
CIN 14–14 ECU0:19
TD Michael Warren II 1 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)8 plays, 75 yds, 3:03 · from CIN 25
CIN 21–14 ECU2nd quarter
5:57
TD Zech Byrd 3 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity Kick)6 plays, 75 yds, 2:42 · from ECU 25
CIN 21–21 ECU3:10
TD Jsi Hatfield 3 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity Kick)7 plays, 71 yds, 1:56 · from ECU 29
CIN 21–28 ECU0:01
FG Jake Verity 27 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, 38 yds, 0:22 · from CIN 48
CIN 21–31 ECU3rd quarter
10:45
TD Michael Warren II 3 Yd Run (Sam Crosa Kick)9 plays, 75 yds, 4:15 · from CIN 25
CIN 28–31 ECU4:20
FG Jake Verity 20 Yd Field Goal 15 plays, 80 yds, 6:25 · from ECU 17
CIN 28–34 ECU0:14
TD Tyler Snead 9 Yd pass from Holton Ahlers (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)7 plays, 81 yds, 2:32 · from ECU 19
CIN 28–40 ECU4th quarter
8:37
TD Josiah Deguara 3 Yd pass from Desmond Ridder (Sam Crosa Kick)13 plays, 75 yds, 6:37 · from CIN 25
CIN 35–40 ECU4:38
TD Ahmad Gardner 62 Yd Interception Return (Desmond Ridder Pass to Josiah Deguara for Two-Point Conversion)
CIN 43–40 ECU1:10
FG Jake Verity 27 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 65 yds, 3:28 · from ECU 25
CIN 43–43 ECU0:00
FG Sam Crosa 32 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 50 yds, 1:10 · from CIN 35
CIN 46–43 ECUDrives
ECU 9/13 scoredCIN 6/13 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | ECU | ECU 20 | 5 | 18 | 2:26 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:34 | CIN | CIN 24 | 1 | 0 | 0:08 | Interception |
| Q1 | 12:26 | ECU | ECU 32 | 3 | -2 | 0:59 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:27 | CIN | 50 | 5 | 50 | 2:07 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:20 | ECU | ECU 25 | 1 | 75 | 0:11 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 9:09 | CIN | CIN 25 | 3 | 75 | 0:50 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 8:19 | ECU | ECU 25 | 14 | 75 | 4:57 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 3:22 | CIN | CIN 25 | 8 | 75 | 3:03 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 0:19 | ECU | ECU 27 | 7 | 32 | 3:06 | Punt |
| Q2 | 12:13 | CIN | CIN 2 | 7 | 31 | 3:34 | Punt |
| Q2 | 8:39 | ECU | ECU 25 | 6 | 75 | 2:42 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 5:57 | CIN | CIN 25 | 3 | 3 | 0:51 | Punt |
Win probability
Cincinnati 100% · pregame line Cincinnati −24.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Ridder | 12/24 | 161 | 6.7 | 1 | 2 | 81.3 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Warren II | 18 | 141 | 7.8 | 3 | 40 |
| Desmond Ridder | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 0 | 32 |
| Gerrid Doaks | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | 1 | 9 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Deguara | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 1 | 73 |
| Malick Mbodj | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 12 |
| Alec Pierce | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 |
| Michael Warren II | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Tre Tucker | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Crosa | 1/1 | 100.0 | 32 | 5/5 | 8 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Smith | 4 | 180 | 45.0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
Biggest plays
CIN +76% Q4 1:10 Jake Verity kickoff for 43 yds , Leonard Taylor return for 13 yds to the Cincy 35
ECU +51% Q4 1:10 Jake Verity 27 yd FG GOOD
CIN +45% Q4 4:38 Holton Ahlers pass intercepted for a TD Ahmad Gardner return for 62 yds for a TD, (Desmond Ridder pass to Josiah Deguara for Two-Point Conversion)
ECU +38% Q4 8:37 Ryan Jones kickoff for 60 yds , Tyler Snead return for 16 yds to the ECaro 21
CIN +27% Q4 8:37 Desmond Ridder pass complete to Josiah Deguara for 3 yds for a TD, (Sam Crosa KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | CIN | ECU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 35 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-11 | 10-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 462 | 638 |
| Passing | 161 | 535 |
| Comp/Att | 12/24 | 32/52 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 10.3 |
| Rushing | 301 | 103 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 7.7 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 12-117 | 8-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 25:55 | 34:05 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 3rd & 2 at ECU 15 Sam Crosa 32 yd FG GOOD
Q4 0:03 Timeout EAST CAROLINA, clock 00:03
Q4 0:03 Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 00:03
Q4 0:17 2nd & 8 at ECU 21 Desmond Ridder pass complete to Malick Mbodj for 6 yds to the ECaro 15
Q4 0:17 Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 00:17
Q4 0:52 1st & 10 at ECU 23 Michael Warren II run for 2 yds to the ECaro 21
Q4 0:52 3rd & 2 at ECU 27 Desmond Ridder pass complete to Malick Mbodj for 4 yds to the ECaro 23 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:52 2nd & 10 at ECU 35 Desmond Ridder pass complete to Malick Mbodj for 8 yds to the ECaro 27
Q4 0:52 1st & 10 at ECU 35 Desmond Ridder pass incomplete
Q4 0:52 Timeout CINCINNATI, clock 00:52
Q4 1:10 1st & 10 at CIN 35 Desmond Ridder run for 30 yds to the ECaro 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 1:10 Jake Verity kickoff for 43 yds , Leonard Taylor return for 13 yds to the Cincy 35
Q4 1:10 4th & 4 at CIN 10 Jake Verity 27 yd FG GOOD
Q4 4:38 3rd & 4 at CIN 10 Holton Ahlers pass incomplete to C.J. Johnson, broken up by Coby Bryant
Q4 4:38 2nd & 10 at CIN 16 Trace Christian run for 6 yds to the Cincy 10
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at CIN 16 Holton Ahlers pass incomplete to Tyler Snead, broken up by Perry Young
Q4 4:38 3rd & 5 at CIN 26 Holton Ahlers pass complete to Jsi Hatfield for 10 yds to the Cincy 16 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:38 2nd & 12 at CIN 33 Trace Christian run for 7 yds to the Cincy 26
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at CIN 31 Holton Ahlers run for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 33
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at CIN 48 Holton Ahlers pass complete to C.J. Johnson for 17 yds to the Cincy 31 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:38 1st & 10 at ECU 25 Holton Ahlers pass complete to C.J. Johnson for 27 yds to the Cincy 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:38 Ryan Jones kickoff for 63 yds
Q4 4:38 3rd & 6 at CIN 41 Holton Ahlers pass intercepted for a TD Ahmad Gardner return for 62 yds for a TD, (Desmond Ridder pass to Josiah Deguara for Two-Point Conversion)
Q4 8:37 2nd & 4 at CIN 39 Demetrius Mauney run for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 41