Cincinnati came back from a 10-point deficit to beat Kansas State 31-26, winning its Big 12 opener and reaching 4-0 for the first time since 2021. The Bearcats rushed for 271 yards and outscored the Wildcats 21-9 after halftime.
Cole Tabb ran for 124 yards and three touchdowns, while Gi’Bran Payne added 126. Through four games, Tabb was averaging 11.1 yards per carry, the highest FBS average among ball carriers with at least 10 attempts.
Cincinnati’s pass defense ranks 117th nationally, allowing 254 yards per game. Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns on 50 attempts without an interception. Next week, the Bearcats face Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, who threw for 294 yards at Cincinnati last November.
