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Bearcats Roar Back: Cincinnati Defeats Kansas in Thrilling Comeback

Summary

  • Cincinnati Bearcats defeat Kansas Jayhawks 37-34 in close game
  • Quarterback Brendan Sorsby leads game-winning drive in final minute
  • Receiver Cyrus Allen sets record with 11 catches and 128 yards
Bearcats Roar Back: Cincinnati Defeats Kansas in Thrilling Comeback

On September 27th, the Cincinnati Bearcats traveled to Lawrence, Kansas and defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in a close 37-34 victory. This was the Bearcats' second trip to the Kansas City area this season, having previously faced the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their season opener.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Bearcats overcoming several penalties that nullified touchdowns. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby had a standout performance, throwing for 385 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Cyrus Allen. Allen set a new record with 11 catches for 128 yards.

In the final minute of the game, Sorsby led the Bearcats on a 10-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 2-yard touchdown run from Tawee Walker to give Cincinnati the lead. The Jayhawks had taken a brief lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Bearcats' defense held strong to secure the victory.

The win improves Cincinnati's record to 3-1 on the season and marks their first Big 12 conference victory. It also evens the all-time series against Kansas, with the Bearcats' first win in Lawrence since 1997.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 37-34 in a close game.
Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby led the Bearcats on a 10-play, 75-yard drive in the final minute to score the winning touchdown.
Cyrus Allen, a receiver for the Cincinnati Bearcats, set a new record with 11 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

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