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Recap - Bearcats Defeat Virginia Tech 35-31
Cincinnati got a 166-yard performance from Michael Warren II as a key part of its 35-31 victory over the Hokies on Monday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Cincinnati won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 48.5.
Michael Warren II rushed for 166 yards, while Hayden Moore added 64 yards in the win. Charles McClelland and Rashad Medaris added 47 and 43 receiving yards respectively.
Deshawn McClease rushed for 102 yards for Virginia Tech, while Jalen Holston added 40 yards. Ryan Willis threw for 219 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Damon Hazelton Jr and Eric Kumah had 57 and 45 yards respectively.
Cincinnati outgained Virginia Tech 462-443 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-23 by the Hokies.
The time of possession battle favored Virginia Tech as their offense was on the field for 31:05, longer than the 28:55 of their opponents.