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Though no paddlewheel trophy is up for grabs, a second straight River City Rivalry takes place Saturday at noon at Nippert Stadium when the Cincinnati Bearcats football team entertains the Pitt Panthers.
UC traveled to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh last season and downed the Panthers 27-21. UC led 27-7 going to the fourth quarter, as the Bearcats had a successful night running the football. Corey Kiner had a career-high 153 yards. Nose tackle Dontay Corleone also had three tackles, including a tackle for loss, a sack and a quarterback hurry. “The Godfather” returned to practice Tuesday and should anticipate more double teams on Saturday.
“The challenges of injuries and all the things that go on in football, to having him back out here practicing was really good,” UC defensive line coach Walter Stewart said. “The guys are excited about having him out there.”
Stewart saw his own career end in 2012 with the Bearcats due to a congenital defect in his spine. The last time Pitt visited Nippert, Stewart had nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in a 34-10 victory over the Panthers.
“It was Nipp at night,” Stewart said. “The guys are aware of the last time they were here. Hopefully, we keep that fire burning and get another one.”
Brendan Sorsby scores one of his two rushing touchdowns against Towson. He also threw for 383 yards and two scores and was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after UC’s season-opening 38-20 win.
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Both teams are coming off of disappointing 3-9 seasons and both teams have new starting quarterbacks. For UC, Brendan Sorsby was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after going 22-for-31 for 383 yards with two touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns. Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein is an Alabama transfer and was 30-for-40 for 336 yards and three touchdowns and was named Big East…
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Publish date : 2024-09-05 14:12:59
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