Cincinnati Bearcats defeat Miami (OH) RedHawks 35-31: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Miami (OH) RedHawks 31, Cincinnati Bearcats 35
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat the Miami (OH) RedHawks 35-31 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at TQL Stadium. The Miami (OH) RedHawks covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 50.5, with 66 points combined.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats final score and game recap
The Miami (OH) RedHawks led 14-7 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 28-7 at halftime. The Cincinnati Bearcats outscored the Miami (OH) RedHawks 28-3 in the second half. They came back from a 21-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- David McComb (Miami (OH) RedHawks): 17/28 passing for 334 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Maleek Huggins (Miami (OH) RedHawks): 4 catches for 128 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- JC French IV (Cincinnati Bearcats): 31/43 passing for 309 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Cole Tabb (Cincinnati Bearcats): 6 carries for 78 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats?
The Miami (OH) RedHawks covered the spread as 14.5-point underdogs, losing by 4 points.
The spread opened and closed at Cincinnati Bearcats -14.5.
Did Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats go over or under the total?
The game went over: 66 points combined against a closing total of 50.5, over by 15.5. 35 of the 66 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 49.5 and closed at 50.5.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying +114, with 21 points scored.
- Miami (OH) RedHawks team total 16.5: the over, paying -132, with 31 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Miami (OH) RedHawks won the first half, paying +330.
- First-quarter moneyline: Miami (OH) RedHawks won the first quarter, paying +230.
- Cincinnati Bearcats team total 32.5: the over, paying -113, with 35 scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the over, paying -112, with 35 points scored.
- First-half spread: Miami (OH) RedHawks +7.5 covered, paying -110.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami (OH) RedHawks at +500 and the Cincinnati Bearcats at -780. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cincinnati Bearcats a 84% favorite. The Cincinnati Bearcats won as the favorite at -780: $12.82 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 49.5 to 50.5, and the game went over.
Miami (OH) RedHawks and Cincinnati Bearcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami (OH) RedHawks 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went over.
This result left the Cincinnati Bearcats 3-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
What's next for Miami (OH) RedHawks and Cincinnati Bearcats?
Next for the Miami (OH) RedHawks: the UConn Huskies at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Bearcats: the Kansas State Wildcats at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.