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5 reactions/overreactions from the UCF win

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5 reactions/overreactions from the UCF win

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A touchdown pass from the 25-yard line and an extra point would have negated the Cincinnati Bearcats' strong effort on Saturday. Instead, Floridian native Jared Bartlett and fellow linebacker Jake Golday sacked UCF quarterback Jacurri Brown in the final seconds and the Bearcats earned their first Big 12 road win of the season, holding off the Knights 19-13.

In his final college football season, Bartlett took matters into his own hands (literally) and kept UC's hopes alive at the halfway point of the season.

“It’s a very crucial part of the season for us,” Bartlett said. “In the middle of the season, good teams get better and teams that don’t take that step forward tend to fall apart.”

UC is now 4-2, two wins out of bowl eligibility. The Bearcats held UCF to 13 points, matching their season low, set last week in Gainesville in a loss to Florida.

“The message was, 'We're not leaving until the job is done,'” UC coach Scott Satterfield said.

UC UCF win Takeaways from Cincinnati Bearcats Big 12 Football's win over UCF on Saturday

In addition to Bartlett, another Floridian showed up for his family as wide receiver Tony Johnson of Ocala recorded a season-high eight catches for 76 yards. He also recovered after taking a hit on the sideline inside UCF's 10-yard line. Shortly after UC medical staff surrounded him, he was back on the field and scored a touchdown.

“I thought it was a knee or something,” Satterfield said. “When I got there he showed up and said, 'I'm going to coach!'”

The Bearcats are now in the mid-to-upper tier of the Big 12. BYU, Texas Tech and Iowa State are undefeated in the Big 12 at 3-0. UC, Colorado, West Virginia, Arizona State and Kansas State have one league loss. UC has six games left, three of them at home, mostly against the current major league team.

5 reactions/overreactions as Cincinnati Bearcats football is 4-2 after defeating UCF

1. UC could have had a more decisive victory

Reaction: That's a fair assessment considering Sorsby threw two interceptions in the red zone. In the first quarter, a pass intended for tight end Joe Royer was intercepted by UCF's Brandon Adams at the 8-yard line. Midway through the second quarter, another pass for Royer was tipped and then caught by Ladarius Tennison, another Knight defender at the 3-yard line. All told, UC could have led 27-3 at halftime.

Overreaction: The Bearcats were one step away from elimination at FPC Mortgage Stadium, also known as “The Bounce House.” That's true, but the defense continually kept UC in the game and finished the game with four sacks, two by Bartlett, one by linebacker Jake Golday and one by “The Godfather” Dontay Corleone.

“The signs of a good team are when you don’t play your best on one side and the other side takes you in,” Satterfield said.

2. More missed shots allowed UCF to stay close

Reaction: The ever-reliable and knee-jerk social media star is quick to criticize a kicker. This week, Nathan Hawks missed a 36-yard field goal before halftime that could have made it a 13-3 game. He also missed an extra point. Both are concerns, but the Hawks finished the game 2-3 on field goals, with one coming from 51 yards down the middle of the UCF student section.

Overreaction: UC still needs a kicker. Well, a kick also requires a snap and a hold, ask Bengals kicker Evan McPherson. There may be more to come when coaches look at the tape, but coaches are often hesitant to make changes when a team is having success. Carter Brown still travels to every game, but the assumption is that he will keep the job as long as Hawks hits 51 yards and the team wins. His missed extra point was his first of the season.

3. The Cincinnati Bearcats running game is held under 100 yards

Reaction: UC only had 97 yards, 83 of which were run by Corey Kiner. That was a season low and the first time under Scott Satterfield that the Bearcats were under 100 yards rushing.

Overreaction: You throw too much! Granted, UC is flying through the air more than last year, but Kiner was able to get some minutes late with a few first-down runs. UCF would get the ball back, but the defense stayed strong in the end. They also held UCF's RJ Harvey under 100 yards and the Knights have lost the last three games with Harvey under the hundred-yard mark each game.

“That was part of the game plan, to stop the run and force them to pass,” Golday said. “Coach (defensive coordinator Tyson) Veidt made some really good decisions at the right time.”

4. Where was Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Xzavier Henderson?

Reaction: Henderson had just two catches, matching his season low in a 34-0 win over Houston at Nippert Stadium. On the other hand, UC won both games. Henderson's catches came in the first half.

Overreaction: Sorsby needs to target Henderson more. First of all, UCF certainly saw footage of the Bearcats earlier in the year with Sorsby and Henderson making plays. Second, Henderson was one of those injured in the Texas Tech loss and therefore may not have been at 100%. The Bearcats also played without receivers Tyrin Smith and Aaron Turner. Turner is considering redshirting to gain an extra year. Tony Johnson also improved remarkably with eight grabs and a touchdown.

5. Should fans be excited for a 4-2 Cincinnati Bearcats team?

Reaction: If you look at the undefeated regular seasons that Brian Kelly and Luke Fickell had here, going 4-2 might not get you in the mood. However, Pitt is now 6-0. As you may remember (or forget), UC blew a 27-6 lead against the Panthers late in the third quarter. Pitt held off Cal on Saturday when former Bearcat Ryan Coe missed a 40-yard field goal that could have given the Golden Bears a late lead. Texas Tech is also 5-1 and undefeated in the Big 12. The Bearcats had every opportunity to beat them on Sept. 28 in Lubbock before losing 44-41.

Overreaction: It was an ugly win and they could easily be 3-3. If you know anything about away sports in college athletics, there is no such thing as an ugly away win.

“We have a lot of respect for UCF,” Satterfield said. “On offense we held them to 13 points. What a great effort by our defense to pull that off. In the Big 12, away from home, obviously this is a big win for us.”

The Cincinnati Bearcats' homecoming may not be a walk in the park

There will be a parade at 8 a.m. and a kickoff at noon, but next Saturday's soccer game at Nippert Stadium won't be a walk in the park. For the second year in a row, the team picked to finish last in the preseason rankings by the Big 12 media is having a good year. Last year, West Virginia won nine games and participated in one bowl. This year, Arizona State is 5-1 after narrowly defeating No. 16 Utah in Tempe, Arizona.

Their only loss came against Texas Tech, which beat the Sun Devils 30-22 one week before defeating UC 44-41.

“It should be a great environment,” Satterfield said. “I’m excited and looking forward to Homecoming back in Cincinnati!”

Bartlett said: “We need a really great atmosphere. We have to sell out everything. The more fan support, the better. This will put us in a really good position to play as well as we can.”

By Vanessa

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