Right out of the gate the Bruins looked better. Cincinnati got the ball first, but the UCLA Bruins’ defense got the ball back quickly due to a couple of penalties against the Bearcats.
UCLA’s first possession of the first half saw the Bruins drive down the field quickly before Dorian Thompson-Robinson fumbled to give the ball back to Cincinnati.
That change in momentum resulted in a touchdown and the Bearcats led, 7-0. On their next possession, Cincinnati tried to make it 10-0 but the field goal attempt by Sam Crossa was no good.