Cincinnati Beats Oklahoma State, Clinches Bowl Spot

Cincinnati routed Oklahoma State 49-17 in Stillwater, moving to 6-1 (4-0 Big 12) and clinching bowl eligibility for the first time under coach Scott Satterfield. QB Brendan Sorsby completed 20-of-29 passes for 270 yards with three passing touchdowns and added a rushing score, while Cyrus Allen scored multiple touchdowns and Cincinnati found the end zone on each of its four first-half possessions. Cornerback Matthew McDoom returned an interception 100 yards for a school-record pick-six. The victory vaulted Cincinnati to No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and left them tied with BYU atop the Big 12 standings. The Bearcats will host Baylor next Saturday at Nippert and are about 4.5-point favorites in early sportsbooks. Oklahoma State showed a better ground game and some second-half defensive stops but still has clear areas for improvement after the loss.