ARLINGTON, Texas – The storybook season for the University of Cincinnati’s football team, one that featured more than 30 seniors, ended in the way many predicted once they were matched up with mighty Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal.
The Bearcats were bullied throughout their 60-minute battle with the preeminent program in college football. Their defense gashed for a season-high 301 rushing yards (6.4 yards per attempt). Their offense contained to a pair of field goals across 58 plays. Five of their 10 offensive drives ended in three-and-out punts and they failed to convert a third down after the first quarter.