The Cincinnati Bearcats secured a 27-16 victory over the Miami RedHawks, reclaiming the Victory Bell a year after their overtime loss. New kicker Nathan Hawks made history with two field goals from over 50 yards, becoming the first Bearcat to achieve this in a single game. Core Kiner contributed significantly with 126 rushing yards, while quarterback Brendan Sorsby passed for 186 yards and one touchdown. The Bearcats' defense was pivotal, featuring an end zone interception by Derrick Canteen and three sacks of Miami's quarterback Brett Gabbert. The win improves Cincinnati's record to 2-1, while Miami drops to 0-2. The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 24,717 at Yager Stadium.