CINCINNATI, Ohio – Chances are, Alabama A&M won't be playing a school the caliber of the University of Cincinnati this season.
But, following Saturday's 52-10 win by Cincinnati, the Bulldogs will be taking a lot from the defeat.
"This team (Cincinnati) was picked to win the (American Athletic) conference … so we can't be ashamed about today's effort," said Alabama A&M head coach James Spady.
The Bulldogs and Cincinnati were tied at the end of the first quarter, thanks to a 12-yard touchdown pass from De'Angelo Ballard to Tevin McKenzie with 5:55 left in the quarter.
But, the Bearcats erupted for 28 points in the second quarter to take command of the game.
"In the first quarter, there was a lot at stake," Spady said. "Once again, Cincinnati is a great football team Coach (Tommy) Tuberville has a group of coaches who are probably some of the best."
The game was the first in the newly renovated Nippert Stadium and it was delayed by about an hour and a half by storms that rolled through Cincinnati.
Byran Brower was the workhouse of the A&M offense, carrying the ball 19 of the team's 37 rushing attempts for 62 yards. The Bulldogs had 98 yards rushing.
Ballard had 8 carries for 23 yards and was 7 of 20 passing for 87 yards and one interception. Tight end Jonathan Dorsey was his primary target with four catches for 62 yards.
The Bulldogs had 246 yards in total offense on the night.
Cesar Ramon-Diaz kicked a 28-yard field goal with 3:21 left to wrap up the scoring.
Despite the score, Spady said he was confident as the team prepares for its Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule starting Sept. 19 at Prairie View A&M.
"I feel pretty good about our chances going forward and we will continue to compete and learn from this football game," he said.
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