The Bearcats also struggled at times, going three-and-out on nearly half of their possessions. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby was just 11 of 20 passing for 188 yards but did throw two touchdown strikes. UC football ... a four-game winning streak. Cincinnati ...

From Homecoming at Oklahoma State, where the Cincinnati Bearcats pounded the Cowboys, it's Homecoming at Nippert Stadium Saturday, Oct. 25, with Baylor in a 4 p.m. kickoff.

CINCINNATI — Christian Harrison has been a solid addition to the Bearcats' secondary this season after transferring in from Tennessee. The rangy safety has already blown past his career-highs in tackles (31) and pass breakups (five) to amass a respectable 68.7 Pro Football Focus grade this season.

The Bearcats did outgain Oklahoma State 427 yards to 337, but were held to 157 rushing yards. They lost time of possession 34:41 to 20:40, but won the crucial turnover battle with the pair in the fourth quarter to ice the game in their polar white uniforms.