Underdog Dynasty · Oct 30, 2021
#2 Cincinnati overcomes slow start, beats Tulane 31-12
Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesFor a short while on Saturday, it seemed as though Tulane might be able to stay with the #2 Bearcats in Yulman Stadium. The Green Wave (1-7) knew their slim bowl hopes would only stay alive if they could somehow top Cincy (8-0). Willie Fritz’s team, despite not having normal starting QB Michael Pratt, showed glimpses of fight but in the end Cincinnati was just too good.
After forcing a punt, the Bearcats got on the board first when Desmond Ridder led his offense 99 yards in 16 plays whilst chewing nearly eight minutes off the first quarter clock. Tight end Josh Whyle hauled in his second touchdown of the season to put Cincinnati up 7-0.