Cincinnati rallies from a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 in the 129th “Battle for the Victory Bell” on Saturday. Cole Tabb’s 53-yard touchdown run with 1:29 remaining puts Cincinnati ahead for good, completing the comeback after the Bearcats trailed 21-0 at halftime.
The game is played as part of the long-running non-conference rivalry, with outlets noting it as the oldest non-conference rivalry in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Cincinnati’s late-season performance adds to the series context: the Bearcats have won 18 of the last 19 meetings. Coverage also highlights the venue context, with the matchup held at the home of FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer team.
Across the available reports, the key emphasis centers on the magnitude of the halftime deficit and the decisive late touchdown. Both accounts identify Tabb’s run as the turning point and describe Cincinnati’s continued dominance in the rivalry.
