Cincinnati’s 622-yard day ends in a 45–42 loss at West Virginia

By Victory Pulse · Published October 18, 2026
College football · October 17, 2026

FINAL

Cincinnati gained 622 yards but fell 45–42 at West Virginia. Jack Cassidy’s 35-yard field goal as time expired decided the game. Bearcats quarterback JC French IV threw for 389 yards and accounted for four touchdowns.

The Victory Pulse view

Victory Pulse analysis: Cincinnati’s offensive output created a chance to win, but the result shows the limits of judging a performance through production alone. The Bearcats need to turn offensive success into enough separation that a final opposing possession does not decide the afternoon.