Week 3: Miami (OH) vs Cincinnati

Week 3: Miami (OH) vs Cincinnati
Final
September 19, 2026
Miami (OH)
1-2
31
VS
31 : 35
VS
Cincinnati
3-0
35
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Miami (OH) logo Miami (OH)
14140331
Cincinnati
70141435

Scoring Plays

Q1
14:46
S. Smith returns for 98 yds for a TD, S. Rusnak kickoff for 63 yds (K. McLaughlin KICK)
Kickoff
7 – 0
Q1
10:53
L. Rogers run for 12 yds, for a TD (K. McLaughlin KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
14 – 0
Q1
6:07
C. Tabb run for 1 yd, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
14 – 7
Q2
5:52
D. McComb run for 6 yds, for a TD (K. McLaughlin KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
21 – 7
Q2
0:21
D. McComb pass to M. Huggins for 36 yds, for a TD (K. McLaughlin KICK)
Pass Reception
28 – 7
Q3
7:27
JC French IV run for 1 yd, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
28 – 14
Q3
2:44
JC French IV pass to C. Tabb for 8 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Passing Touchdown
28 – 21
Q4
13:51
K. McLaughlin 19 yd FG GOOD
Field Goal Good
31 – 21
Q4
6:20
JC French IV pass to JV Gibson for 6 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Passing Touchdown
31 – 28
Q4
1:29
C. Tabb run for 53 yds, for a TD (S. Rusnak KICK)
Rushing Touchdown
31 – 35

Game Leaders

Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
Cincinnati
D. McCombD. McComb QB#16 · 17/28, 334 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
334
Passing Yards
J. French IVJ. French IV QB#4 · 31/43, 309 YDS, 2 TD
309
R. NelsonR. Nelson RB7 CAR, 32 YDS
32
Rushing Yards
C. TabbC. Tabb RB#3 · 6 CAR, 78 YDS, 2 TD
78
M. HugginsM. Huggins WR#1 · 4 REC, 128 YDS, 1 TD
128
Receiving Yards
J. GibsonJ. Gibson WR#11 · 7 REC, 68 YDS, 1 TD
68
G. LyonsG. Lyons LB#43 · 2
2
Sacks
J. HoughJ. Hough DL#95 · 1
1
B. MyrickB. Myrick LB#15 · 11
11
Tackles
A. Peek Jr.A. Peek Jr. LB#3 · 9
9

Player Box Score

Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
David McCombDavid McComb#16
17/2833411.911
Cincinnati
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
JC French IVJC French IV#4
31/433097.220
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Rodney NelsonRodney Nelson
7324.6014
David McCombDavid McComb#16
9192.1111
Lazaro RogersLazaro Rogers#21
2147.0112
D'Shawntae JonesD'Shawntae Jones#9
9101.104
Cade YacamelliCade Yacamelli#20
111.001
Cincinnati
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Cole TabbCole Tabb#3
67813.0253
JC French IVJC French IV#4
16392.4111
Gi'Bran PayneGi'Bran Payne#6
9323.6011
Team Team
1-4-4.00-4
Zion JohnsonZion Johnson#13
1-8-8.000
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Maleek HugginsMaleek Huggins#1
412832.0141
Damarion WittenDamarion Witten#8
38428.0034
Lynel Billups-WilliamsLynel Billups-Williams#10
24522.5035
Braylon IsomBraylon Isom#18
33812.7016
Carl JenkinsCarl Jenkins#2
22110.5014
D'Shawntae JonesD'Shawntae Jones#9
11010.0010
Scoop SmithScoop Smith#24
284.004
Cincinnati
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
JV GibsonJV Gibson#11
7689.7121
Gavin GroverGavin Grover#87
55911.8029
Larenzo FennerLarenzo Fenner#2
35719.0038
Isaiah JohnsonIsaiah Johnson
8577.1015
Cole TabbCole Tabb#3
44310.8116
Giyahni KontosisGiyahni Kontosis#18
11010.0010
Malachi HenryMalachi Henry#9
188.008
Gi'Bran PayneGi'Bran Payne#6
273.504
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Blayne MyrickBlayne Myrick#15
11801000
Malcolm McCainMalcolm McCain#3
10200000
Brock UihleinBrock Uihlein#11
8500000
Kaleb MartinKaleb Martin#12
6500100
Grant LyonsGrant Lyons#43
5222000
Mychal YharbroughMychal Yharbrough#24
4400000
Eli CoppessEli Coppess#26
4300100
Tyler DikosTyler Dikos#35
4111000
Brach RiceBrach Rice#4
4000.5010
Ben MinichBen Minich#17
3200000
Roosevelt Andrews IIIRoosevelt Andrews III#92
3200000
Zhaiylen ScottZhaiylen Scott#20
3100.5120
Dillon TatumDillon Tatum#1
3000000
Leo ColombiLeo Colombi#28
2000000
Amariyun KnightenAmariyun Knighten
1100000
Toney Coleman Jr.Toney Coleman Jr.#21
1100000
Kellan McLaughlinKellan McLaughlin#38
1100000
Desmon YharbroughDesmon Yharbrough#13
1100000
Vito McConnellVito McConnell#37
1000000
Scoop SmithScoop Smith#24
0000001
Cincinnati
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Antwan Peek Jr.Antwan Peek Jr.#3
9711000
Jonathan ThompsonJonathan Thompson#22
6412000
Damaine WilsonDamaine Wilson#9
6200.5000
MJ CannonMJ Cannon#2
4400000
Jasper BeelerJasper Beeler#18
4300.5000
Jacob FinleyJacob Finley
4100.5100
Simeon ColemanSimeon Coleman#31
3200000
Josh HoughJosh Hough#95
3111.5110
Kenny WorthyKenny Worthy#8
2200000
Brian Simms IIIBrian Simms III#17
1100000
Marqavious SaboorMarqavious Saboor#5
1100000
Patrick BauerPatrick Bauer#10
1100000
Jaylon White-McClainJaylon White-McClain#16
1000.5000
Thomas JohnsonThomas Johnson#54
1000000
Montay WeedonMontay Weedon#44
1000.5000
Marquaze ParkerMarquaze Parker#4
1000010
Filip MaciorowskiFilip Maciorowski#12
1000000
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
David McCombDavid McComb#16
310
D'Shawntae JonesD'Shawntae Jones#9
100
Roosevelt Andrews IIIRoosevelt Andrews III#92
001
Cincinnati
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
JC French IVJC French IV#4
110
Drew LoganDrew Logan#91
001
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Kellan McLaughlinKellan McLaughlin#38
1/333.3194/47
Cincinnati
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Stephen RusnakStephen Rusnak#99
0/10.005/55
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Pierse StaintonPierse Stainton#34
314147.00156
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Max FletcherMax Fletcher#31
310635.30241
Miami (OH) logoMiami (OH)
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Scoop SmithScoop Smith#24
211155.5981
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Zylan PerryZylan Perry#7
38729.0320
Gavin GroverGavin Grover#87
11111.0110
Cincinnati
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Cade WolfordCade Wolford#8
199.090
Cincinnati
PlayerINTYDSTD
Kenny WorthyKenny Worthy#8
100

Drive Summary

CIN
Touchdown
0 plays · 0 yds · CIN 0
0
CIN
Punt
3 plays · 8 yds · CIN 25
8
M-OH
Touchdown
4 plays · 67 yds · M-OH 33
67
CIN
Touchdown
10 plays · 75 yds · CIN 25
75
M-OH
Punt
3 plays · 2 yds · M-OH 25
2
CIN
Punt
6 plays · 14 yds · CIN 41
14
M-OH
End Of Quarter
3 plays · 7 yds · M-OH 14
7
CIN
Punt
5 plays · 18 yds · CIN 32
18
M-OH
Touchdown
10 plays · 91 yds · M-OH 9
91
CIN
Missed FG
10 plays · 31 yds · CIN 32
31
M-OH
Touchdown
6 plays · 65 yds · M-OH 35
65
CIN
Downs
4 plays · 17 yds · CIN 34
17
CIN
Downs
4 plays · 5 yds · CIN 26
5
M-OH
Missed FG
5 plays · 13 yds · CIN 31
13
CIN
Touchdown
8 plays · 80 yds · CIN 20
80
M-OH
Interception
3 plays · 14 yds · M-OH 14
14
CIN
Touchdown
7 plays · 31 yds · M-OH 31
31
M-OH
Field Goal
8 plays · 74 yds · M-OH 25
74
CIN
Fumble
3 plays · 12 yds · CIN 29
12
M-OH
Missed FG
5 plays · 14 yds · CIN 41
14
CIN
Touchdown
9 plays · 73 yds · CIN 27
73
M-OH
Punt
6 plays · 22 yds · M-OH 25
22
CIN
Touchdown
7 plays · 85 yds · CIN 15
85
M-OH
Fumble
6 plays · 41 yds · M-OH 25
41
CIN
End Of Quarter
1 plays · -4 yds · CIN 34
-4

Division Standings

FBS — Mid-American Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Eastern Michigan1300.250661331-10-2L3
Massachusetts3001.000110452-01-0W3
Central Michigan2100.66744582-00-1W2
Toledo2100.667132882-00-1W2
Ball State1200.333591241-00-2L1
Ohio1200.333861171-00-2L1
Western Michigan2100.66789481-01-1W2
Akron1200.33368891-00-2L1
Buffalo1200.333541051-00-2L2
Kent State1200.333391311-00-2L1
Miami (OH)1200.333901011-00-2L1
Bowling Green0300.000271310-10-2L3
Sacramento State1300.250821081-10-2L2

FBS — Big 12 Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Texas Tech3001.00096602-01-0W3
BYU3001.000132472-01-0W3
Arizona State2100.667114721-01-1W1
Cincinnati3001.000131563-00-0W3
Kansas State3001.000136303-00-0W3
Utah3001.000142243-00-0W3
Colorado2100.66773751-01-1L1
West Virginia3001.000121582-01-0W3
Iowa State2100.667106332-00-1W1
Baylor2100.66796392-00-1W2
Oklahoma State2100.667108552-00-1W2
TCU2100.667104292-10-0W2
UCF2100.667124482-00-1W1
Houston2100.667136542-00-1L1
Arizona2100.66794522-00-1W1
Kansas1200.33389681-20-0L2

Game Information

StageWeek 3
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 19, 3:30 pm
VenueTQL Stadium
LocationCincinnati, OH
SurfaceGrass
BroadcastESPN+

About the Game

Miami (OH) and Cincinnati have completed their matchup on September 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. The final score is Miami (OH) 31, Cincinnati 35. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

Entering the game, the teams stood at 1-2 for Miami (OH) and 3-0 for Cincinnati. The game was broadcast on ESPN+. This game page follows scoring plays, team statistics, game status and the final result.

For Miami OH vs Cincinnati, this page covers the scheduled start, in-game updates and final score. College Football scores and schedule page brings together more upcoming games, live scores and final results.

Miami (OH)
2nd in MAC
VS
Cincinnati
4th in Big 12

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#16
David McComb
David McCombQB6' 4"220 lbs
#34
Pierse Stainton
Pierse StaintonP6' 1"190 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#10
Lynel Billups-Williams
Lynel Billups-WilliamsWR5' 9"177 lbs
#1
Maleek Huggins
Maleek HugginsWR5' 11"180 lbs
#18
Braylon Isom
Braylon IsomWR6' 3"217 lbs
#2
Carl Jenkins
Carl JenkinsWR6' 2"177 lbs
#9
D'Shawntae Jones
D'Shawntae JonesRB5' 10"225 lbs
Rodney Nelson
Rodney NelsonRB5' 8"195 lbs
#21
Lazaro Rogers
Lazaro RogersRB5' 10"200 lbs
#24
Scoop Smith
Scoop SmithWR5' 5"150 lbs
#8
Damarion Witten
Damarion WittenWR6' 3"206 lbs
#20
Cade Yacamelli
Cade YacamelliRB6' 0"219 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#92
Roosevelt Andrews III
Roosevelt Andrews IIIDL6' 1"255 lbs
#26
Eli Coppess
Eli CoppessLB6' 1"213 lbs
#35
Tyler Dikos
Tyler DikosLB6' 1"226 lbs
#43
Grant Lyons
Grant LyonsLB6' 3"242 lbs
#3
Malcolm McCain
Malcolm McCainLB6' 1"230 lbs
#37
Vito McConnell
Vito McConnellLB6' 3"221 lbs
#15
Blayne Myrick
Blayne MyrickLB6' 3"236 lbs
#4
Brach Rice
Brach RiceDL6' 1"260 lbs
#20
Zhaiylen Scott
Zhaiylen ScottDL6' 1"240 lbs
#11
Brock Uihlein
Brock UihleinLB6' 1"226 lbs

Defensive Backs

#21
Toney Coleman Jr.
Toney Coleman Jr.DB6' 1"185 lbs
#28
Leo Colombi
Leo ColombiDB6' 3"213 lbs
Amariyun Knighten
Amariyun KnightenDB6' 0"174 lbs
#12
Kaleb Martin
Kaleb MartinDB6' 0"170 lbs
#17
Ben Minich
Ben MinichDB6' 0"197 lbs
#1
Dillon Tatum
Dillon TatumDB5' 11"210 lbs
#13
Desmon Yharbrough
Desmon YharbroughDB6' 3"207 lbs
#24
Mychal Yharbrough
Mychal YharbroughDB6' 2"199 lbs

Other

#38
Kellan McLaughlin
Kellan McLaughlinPK5' 10"174 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#31
Max Fletcher
Max FletcherP6' 6"190 lbs
#4
JC French IV
JC French IVQB6' 1"205 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#2
Larenzo Fenner
Larenzo FennerWR6' 2"183 lbs
#11
JV Gibson
JV GibsonWR6' 2"208 lbs
#87
Gavin Grover
Gavin GroverTE6' 6"255 lbs
#9
Malachi Henry
Malachi HenryWR6' 0"205 lbs
Isaiah Johnson
Isaiah JohnsonWR5' 11"184 lbs
#13
Zion Johnson
Zion JohnsonRB5' 8"192 lbs
#18
Giyahni Kontosis
Giyahni KontosisWR6' 1"205 lbs
#6
Gi'Bran Payne
Gi'Bran PayneRB5' 10"208 lbs
#7
Zylan Perry
Zylan PerryRB5' 11"210 lbs
#3
Cole Tabb
Cole TabbRB5' 8"200 lbs
#8
Cade Wolford
Cade WolfordWR5' 10"195 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#31
Simeon Coleman
Simeon ColemanLB5' 11"225 lbs
#95
Josh Hough
Josh HoughDL6' 2"335 lbs
#12
Filip Maciorowski
Filip MaciorowskiLB6' 3"235 lbs
#4
Marquaze Parker
Marquaze ParkerDL6' 3"270 lbs
#3
Antwan Peek Jr.
Antwan Peek Jr.LB6' 1"223 lbs
#5
Marqavious Saboor
Marqavious SaboorLB5' 11"190 lbs
#22
Jonathan Thompson
Jonathan ThompsonLB6' 2"228 lbs
#44
Montay Weedon
Montay WeedonLB6' 0"217 lbs
#9
Damaine Wilson
Damaine WilsonLB6' 3"235 lbs

Defensive Backs

#18
Jasper Beeler
Jasper BeelerS6' 1"194 lbs
#2
MJ Cannon
MJ CannonS6' 3"213 lbs
Jacob Finley
Jacob FinleyCB6' 0"190 lbs
#8
Kenny Worthy
Kenny WorthyCB6' 0"188 lbs

Other

#10
Patrick Bauer
Patrick BauerEDGE6' 3"235 lbs
#54
Thomas Johnson
Thomas JohnsonEDGE6' 3"255 lbs
#91
Drew Logan
Drew LoganEDGE6' 4"270 lbs
#99
Stephen Rusnak
Stephen RusnakPK6' 0"185 lbs
#17
Brian Simms III
Brian Simms IIIEDGE6' 3"240 lbs
#16
Jaylon White-McClain
Jaylon White-McClainEDGE6' 4"265 lbs
Miami (OH)
2nd in MAC
VS
Cincinnati
4th in Big 12

Passing

62.5
Completion Percentage
78.7
50
Completions
70
2.50
Interception Percentage
0.00
2
Interceptions
0
75
Longest Pass
56
832
Net Passing Yards
666
277.3
Net Passing Yards Per Game
222.0
80
Passing Attempts
89
6.30
Passing Touchdown %
5.60
5
Passing Touchdowns
5
165.5
Passer Rating
160.2
5
Total Sacks
4
43
Sack Yards Lost
21
10.4
Yards Per Pass Attempt
7.5
832
Passing Yards
666
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
3
378.7
Yards Per Game
491.7
30.0
Total Points Per Game
43.7
90
Total Points
131
12
Total Touchdowns
18
277.3
Passing Yards Per Game
222.0
50-80
Comp-Att
70-89
5-43
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-21

Rushing

88
Rushing Attempts
128
304
Rushing Yards
809
3.5
Yards Per Rush Attempt
6.3
22
Long Rushing
53
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
5
Rushing Touchdowns
13
101.3
Rushing Yards Per Game
269.7
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
21
Rushing 1st downs
39
3
Team Games Played
3
1,136
Total Yards
1,475
173
Total Offensive Plays
221
30.0
Total Points Per Game
43.7
90
Total Points
131
12
Total Touchdowns
18

Receiving

50
Receptions
70
0
Receiving Targets
0
832
Receiving Yards
666
832
Receiving Yards
666
5
Receiving Touchdowns
5
75
Long Reception
56
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
277.3
Receiving Yards Per Game
222.0
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
343
Receiving Yards After Catch
363
34
Receiving First Downs
31
3
Team Games Played
3
16.6
Yards Per Reception
9.5
30.0
Total Points Per Game
43.7
90
Total Points
131
12
Total Touchdowns
18

Miscellaneous

59
Total 1st downs
74
21
Rushing 1st downs
39
34
Passing 1st downs
31
4
1st downs by penalty
4
14
Third Down Conversions
19
33
Third Down Attempts
37
42.42
3rd down %
51.35
1
Fourth Down Conversions
5
1
First Downs Attempts
7
100.00
4th down %
71.43
19
Total Penalties
22
160
Total Penalty Yards
214
5551
Possession Time Seconds
5651
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
4
Total Takeaways
3
3
Total Giveaways
1
1
Turnover Ratio
2
0
Fumbles Lost
0
14-33
3rd down efficiency
19-37
1-1
4th down efficiency
5-7
19-160
Total-Yards
22-214

Defense

98
Solo Tackles
94
84
Assist Tackles
90
182
Total Tackles
184
5
Sacks
8
26
Sack Yards
48
21
Stuffs
22
0
Passes Defended
0
0.0
Average Interception Yards
0.0
0
Long Interception
0
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
1
Kicks Blocked
0
10
Tackles For Loss
13
3
Team Games Played
3

Defensive Interceptions

0
Interceptions
3
0
Interception Yards
0
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
0-0
INT: Total
3-0

General

5
Fumbles
4
1
Forced Fumbles
7
2
Fumbles Recovered
3
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
3
Games Played
3
5-0
Fumbles-Lost
4-0

Returning

5
Kick Returns
6
218
Kick Return Yards
140
43.6
Yards Per Kick Return
23.3
98
Long Kick Return
32
1
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
3
Punt Returns
6
-2
Punt Return Yards
43
-0.7
Yards Per Punt Return
7.2
30
Long Punt Return
12
1
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
3
Team Games Played
3
3--2
Punt: Total
6-43

Kicking

2
Field Goal Made
2
4
Field Goal Attempts
3
50.0
Field Goal Percentage
66.7
24
Long Field Goal Made
54
1
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
2
12
Extra Points Made
17
12
Extra Point Attempts
18
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
94.4
1
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
1
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
18
Total Kicking Points
23
3
Team Games Played
3
65
Touchback Percentage
65
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
2-4
FG: Good-Attempts
2-3

Punting

12
Punts
8
516
Punt Yards
368
62
Long Punt
70
43.0
Gross Average Punt Yards
46.0
43.0
Net Average Punt Yards
46.0
0
Punts Blocked
0
4
Punts Inside 20
4
2
Touchbacks
0
3
Fair Catches
5
3
Punt Returns
2
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
3
Team Games Played
3
12-516
Punt: Total Yards
8-368

Scoring

5
Rushing Touchdowns
13
5
Receiving Touchdowns
5
2
Return Touchdowns
0
12
Total Touchdowns
18
2
Field Goals
2
12
Kick Extra Points
17
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
90
Total Points
131
30.0
Total Points Per Game
43.7