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West Virginia defeats Cincinnati 45-42 in a high-scoring Big 12 thriller on October 17, 2026. Michael Hawkins Jr. throws for 464 yards and 3 TDs while JC French IV adds 389 yards and 3 TDs for the Bearcats.

Key performers include Cole Tabb with 118 rushing yards, Malachi Henry with 128 receiving yards, and Jonathan Thompson with 15 tackles. Special teams hero Jack Cassidy kicks the game-winning 35-yard field goal as time expires.

Cincinnati falls to 4-2, sitting 6th in the Big 12 standings. The team now looks ahead to their next matchup against Texas Tech on October 24, needing a win to maintain playoff hopes.

In this episode: Offensive Explosion & QB Stats · Defensive Standouts & Special Teams · Texas Tech Preview & Playoff Hopes.

More Bearcats coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/cincinnati-bearcats/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/cin/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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