Cincinnati Rout Western Carolina 62-10

A dominant offensive performance positions Cincinnati to carry momentum into the neutral-site Victory Bell game at TQL Stadium on Sept. 19.

Overview

The Bearcats rolled up 690 total yards and 418 rushing yards in a 62-10 win at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, improving Cincinnati to 2-0.
Quarterback JC French IV completed 21 of 24 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns before being rested late in the third quarter.
Running back Gi'Bran Payne posted his second straight 100-yard game with 102 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while three other backs also scored.
Cincinnati scored touchdowns on its first four possessions and outgained FCS Western Carolina 690-241, extending the Catamounts' record to 0-65 versus FBS teams.
The performance highlighted offensive balance and line play under coach Scott Satterfield and sets the stage for the Sept. 19 Victory Bell matchup at TQL Stadium, where Cincinnati will test its run-pass mix against Miami (Ohio).