Bearcats Roar Past Cowboys in Big 12 Showdown

On October 14, 2025, the Cincinnati Bearcats football team continued their impressive start to the season with a 49-17 victory over Oklahoma State. The win at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, marked the Bearcats' sixth victory of the year and secured their bowl eligibility.

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby led the way for Cincinnati, completing 20 of 29 passes for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cyrus Allen was the standout performer on offense, scoring 3 touchdowns - 2 through the air and 1 on the ground. The Bearcats' defense also played a crucial role, forcing turnovers that allowed the team to pull away in the second half.

Despite the lopsided final score, the game was not without its challenges for the Bearcats. Oklahoma State closed the gap to 14-10 in the second quarter and 28-17 in the fourth, but Cincinnati capitalized on the Cowboys' mistakes to blow the game open. A 100-yard interception return by Matthew McDoom and a fumble recovery that set up a Manny Covey touchdown sealed the victory for the Bearcats.

With the win, Cincinnati improved to 6-1 on the season and 4-0 in Big 12 conference play. The Bearcats now have a chance to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12 standings, depending on the results of other games. The team will return home to Nippert Stadium on October 25 to face the Baylor Bears for their Homecoming game.