CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Ford rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns, Desmond Ridder passed for 243 yards and two TDs, and No. 7 Cincinnati beat Murray State 42-7 on Saturday.
The Bearcats were heavy favorites coming in, but the Racers outgained them 190-83 in the first half and led 7-0 in the second quarter.
The score was tied at halftime before the Bearcats (2-0) scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions in the second half.
Murray State’s game plan to control the clock and keep the Bearcats’ high-powered offense on the sidelines worked well in the first half.