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Cougars Fall 35-20 Against Cincinnati - Game Recap
Houston was unable to contain Jerome Ford on Saturday and the result was a 35-20 Week 14 loss against the Bearcats.
The Bearcats were a -10.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 52.5.
Jerome Ford rushed for 187 yards, while Desmond Ridder added 19 yards in the win. Alec Pierce and Josh Whyle added 65 and 35 receiving yards respectively.
Alton McCaskill rushed for 39 yards for Houston, while Ta'Zhawn Henry added 23 yards. Clayton Tune threw for 250 yards for the Cougars, while receivers Nathaniel Dell and Jake Herslow had 152 and 57 yards respectively.
Cincinnati outgained Houston 400-336 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-14 by the Cougars.
Houston led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 40:19-19:41 split in that important category.