With the game tied at 34, Duke QB Sean Renfree led the Blue Devils in car 3:57, killing time and set up what would be the value of the green. With the ball at the 5-yard Cincinnati, RB Josh Snead Bearcats had the ball stripped by DE Brandon Mills. NT John Williams recovered, giving Cincinnati the ball with 1:20 remaining.
After moving 11 yards in three plays, QB Brendon Kay discovered TE Travis Kelce in the middle of the field. Kelce took the pass at the Cincinnati 41 and take the rest of the way untouched for a 83-yard touchdown catch.
A last ditch Duke failed drive when Renfree was hit as he threw. The ball floated into the arms of LB Nick Temple, who returned the interception 55 yards for a score.
When the game has changed with Duke led 16-3 early in the second quarter, the Blue Devils have a 13-play, 74-yard drive that was nearly five minutes. 7 yards in Cincinnati, RB Duncan made clear t pass from Renfree, broken equipment, and headed for the goal line. Just before crossing to extend the benefit of Duke at 20, LB Greg Blair stripped and recovered the ball on the line of 1 meter. At the end of the quarter, the Bearcats took the lead.
Highlight moment: With left in the first quarter and the Duke leads with 9 4:45, DB Tony O'Donnell Pat Foster blocked a kick and recovered the ball in the end zone for the block-26-yard punt that put Duke on 16. With ... Cincinnati to 20-16 in the third quarter, RB George Winn broke away for a 46-yard touchdown run.
The significance of the victory of Cincinnati: The Bearcats earned the fifth 10-win season in six years. The victory eases the transition from the party coach Butch Jones - Steve adolescents served as caretaker coach for the game - for a new coach Tommy Tuberville.
Meaning loss Duke: Duke bowls first since the 1995 season ended with a loss, and ended the season with five straight losses. Weakness team on defense, especially the secondary, is hit with some explosive games that decided the game. Duke is a young team that needs to continue the upward trajectory.
Top-shelf performance:
Bearcats QB Brendon Kay - 17 of 25 for 332 yards passing and 4 TD record Belk Bowl. He also rushed 10 times for 76 yards to earn MVP honors.
Bearcats George Winn RB - 16 rushes for 130 yards and a TD.
Bearcats WR Anthony McClung - 110 yards and a TD on 3 catches.
Greg Blair Bearcats LB - 15 tackles, TFL, forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Blue Devils QB Sean Renfree - 37 of 49 passing for the Belk Bowl record 358 yards and a TD.
Blue Devils WR Conner Vernon - 119 yards and a TD on 10 catches.
Blue Devils S Walt Canty - 7 tackles, TFL and two pass break.
Blue Devils P Will Monday - 1 punt for the Belk Bowl record of 79 meters, the third longest in history punt Duke.
They say:
Duke coach David Cutcliffe on the results: "I used to get mounted when I was a kid for the way I reacted to lose are still not good.".
Cutcliffe at Duke last-minute drive that ended with the arrest: ". 'We decide who will be the champion here Belk Bowl' We had some good play two-point conversion, and I thought,"
Duke QB Brandon Connects at a loss:. "Being in a new bowl game for all players I think we took a step up to the challenge ... Of course it would be a hard pill to swallow in the locker room Competitor know there is no way that a step up to the challenge. .. "
Adolescents on Bearcats began: "I knew they were going to start a little 'slow I did not expect it to be so' s been all year - start slow and show resilience." ..
The numbers you need to know: Duke has not won a bowl game since the 1961 Cotton Bowl. Duke ... Cincinnati outgained 165-60 in the first quarter, but the Bearcats exploded for 189 yards in the second quarter. Violations ... Cincinnati average of 10.5 yards per snap.
Source : http://www.cbssports.com/
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