Both teams were playing without their starting quarterback, one just did it a little bit better.
The Cincinnati Bearcats fell to the San Diego State Aztecs, 42-7, on Christmas Eve, in a disappointing showing by the Bearcats. A huge factor in the loss could very well be the absence of Gunner Kiel, as the offense for Cincinnati failed to get off the ground with backup Hayden Moore. Although Moore made some nice throws and ended up with over 200 yards passing, drives were constantly held back by sacks, penalties, and turnovers, as Moore was responsible for all three of the Bearcats' turnovers, throwing three interceptions, the final one being returned for a touchdown.