Another year passes, and the Victory Bell doesn’t exchange sides. The antique hardware remains a staple in Cincinnati’s trophy case, as it has been labeled Bearcat property for 15 consecutive meetings. Out of all the Cincinnati teams to defeat Miami (OH) over the last decade and a half, this one is arguably the most talented.
Gifted with a No. 8 preseason ranking, the Bearcats lived up to that number and effectively ended Saturday’s game after three quick scoring possessions in the first quarter. Cincinnati pummeled Miami, 49-14, and all 14 RedHawk points transpired in the final four minutes of garbage time.