TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati LB Jarell White (Cincinnati, Ohio/La Salle) and P James Smith (Wangaratta, Australia/Galen College) were named the American Athletic Conference Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, the league office announced Monday.
Both played key roles in the Bearcats 27-24 win over then No. 18/19 UCF on Friday, Oct. 4 at Nippert Stadium. The come-from-behind victory propelled UC into the national rankings, earning the No. 25 slot in the Associated Press poll this week. The win snapped UCF's streak of 19 consecutive wins over conference teams and the Knights' string of scoring 30 or more points in 31-straight games, the longest NCAA FBS streak since 1936.
White was all over the place, finishing with seven tackles, one for a loss, a forced fumble and interception. His interception came on UCF's first drive of the fourth quarter which saw the Knights driving deep into UC territory. White picked off a tipped ball at the UC 6-yard line which led to a 6:18 clock-killing drive to help close out the win. UC forced four turnovers and limited UCF's electric running attack to 3.0 yards per carry after they entered averaging 5.3 yards per rush.
Smith had one of his best games of the season, kicking eight times for an average of 40.0 yards per boot and a long kick of 50 yards. His true impact was in field position as he dropped five balls inside the 20-yard line and four inside the 10. UCF's Otis Anderson, who entered the game as the AAC's leading punt returner, was limited to two returns for six yards with six fair catches. Of the eight drives off UC punts, UCF started seven inside the 22-yard line.
The No. 25 Bearcats (4-1, 1-0 AAC) return to action on Saturday, heading to Houston, Texas to face the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. ET in TDECU Stadium. The game is set to air on ESPN2 and 700 WLW AM.
HONORING THE 2009 BEARCATS
The Bearcats will honor the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 perfect regular season throughout the campaign with all season ticket holders set to receive an exclusive dual bobblehead commemorating one of the greatest plays in UC history, the 29-yard TD strike from Tony Pike to Armon Binns in UC's come-from-behind win over Pitt on Dec. 5, 2009.
All 2019 UC football season-ticket holders will receive the dual bobblehead, one per ticket purchased. The season-ticket book, also exclusive to season-ticket holders, features a dual 2009-2019 season-ticket design showcasing Bearcats stars of past and present.
Click HERE for more information.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining home games. The Fight to the Finish pack is now available with Bearcats fans able to attend the final three home games at Nippert Stadium for as little as $58. The Football Flex Pack (five ticket vouchers) is $155 and group tickets for outings of 20 or more start at $24.
Check out the newly launched football tickets hub by clicking HERE.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.
Both played key roles in the Bearcats 27-24 win over then No. 18/19 UCF on Friday, Oct. 4 at Nippert Stadium. The come-from-behind victory propelled UC into the national rankings, earning the No. 25 slot in the Associated Press poll this week. The win snapped UCF's streak of 19 consecutive wins over conference teams and the Knights' string of scoring 30 or more points in 31-straight games, the longest NCAA FBS streak since 1936.
White was all over the place, finishing with seven tackles, one for a loss, a forced fumble and interception. His interception came on UCF's first drive of the fourth quarter which saw the Knights driving deep into UC territory. White picked off a tipped ball at the UC 6-yard line which led to a 6:18 clock-killing drive to help close out the win. UC forced four turnovers and limited UCF's electric running attack to 3.0 yards per carry after they entered averaging 5.3 yards per rush.
Smith had one of his best games of the season, kicking eight times for an average of 40.0 yards per boot and a long kick of 50 yards. His true impact was in field position as he dropped five balls inside the 20-yard line and four inside the 10. UCF's Otis Anderson, who entered the game as the AAC's leading punt returner, was limited to two returns for six yards with six fair catches. Of the eight drives off UC punts, UCF started seven inside the 22-yard line.
The No. 25 Bearcats (4-1, 1-0 AAC) return to action on Saturday, heading to Houston, Texas to face the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. ET in TDECU Stadium. The game is set to air on ESPN2 and 700 WLW AM.
HONORING THE 2009 BEARCATS
The Bearcats will honor the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 perfect regular season throughout the campaign with all season ticket holders set to receive an exclusive dual bobblehead commemorating one of the greatest plays in UC history, the 29-yard TD strike from Tony Pike to Armon Binns in UC's come-from-behind win over Pitt on Dec. 5, 2009.
All 2019 UC football season-ticket holders will receive the dual bobblehead, one per ticket purchased. The season-ticket book, also exclusive to season-ticket holders, features a dual 2009-2019 season-ticket design showcasing Bearcats stars of past and present.
Click HERE for more information.
TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining home games. The Fight to the Finish pack is now available with Bearcats fans able to attend the final three home games at Nippert Stadium for as little as $58. The Football Flex Pack (five ticket vouchers) is $155 and group tickets for outings of 20 or more start at $24.
Check out the newly launched football tickets hub by clicking HERE.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.