CINCINNATI — Cincinnati scored 21 unanswered points in less than five minutes in the third quarter to break open a close American Athletic Conference championship game Saturday.
Cincy ended up beating Houston 35-20.
Cincinnati held a 14-13 lead at halftime, but the Bearcats couldn't be stopped in the second half. Cincinnati now likely moves into the College Football Playoffs. If they make it, they'll be the first non-Power 5 school to do that in the playoff era.
Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder threw for three touchdowns and Cincy running back Jerome Ford ran for more than 180 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns, one being a 79-yard score.
Houston QB Clayton Tune threw two touchdown passes but also threw a costly interception that turned into a Cincinnati touchdown. He was constantly pressured throughout the game and was sacked eight times.
