UC Bearcats cruise past Delaware State Hornets, 23-7

CINCINNATI, Ohio - The University of Cincinnati Bearcats won’t have any problem figuring out what to work on during their bye week next week. Ball security will no doubt be the focal point after the Bearcats overcame six turnovers to turn back Delaware State, 23-7, Saturday night before 27,112 fans at Nippert Stadium.

“Obviously, not our best tonight,” said UC coach Butch Jones, “but I thought we showed some maturity at the end and grinded the win out. You can’t turn the ball over, especially in the red zone and we did that. There’s going to be a lot to teach off of.”

The Bearcats (2-0) won their fifth straight game overall dating to last season, their 22nd straight against a non-league opponent at Nippert Stadium and their 10th straight over a Football Championship Subdivision opponent.

UC running back George Winn went over the 100-yard rushing mark for the first time in his career late in the third quarter and finished with 147 yards on 24 carries.

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