Live Game Thread & Updates for K-State Football vs. Cincinnati

K-State will be looking to remain undefeated on Saturday, as the Wildcats hit the road to take on Cincinnati in the Big 12 Opener.

The Wildcats have not only won their first three games, but they have also dominated to start the year. They have outscored their first three opponents by a combined score of 135-30. Avery Johnson has been terrific and is coming off a career game against Tulane.

The defense has been equally dominant, as the Wildcats are the No. 1 pass defense in the country. They allow only 86.7 passing yards per game, and have a pass rush that can flat get after the quarterback.

Cincinnati enters this game with a 3-0 record, and the Bearcats have one of the most balanced offenses in the country.

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First Quarter

15:00:K-State kicks off.

12:31: The Wildcats give up a couple big plays to start the drive, but Wendell Gregory and the defense responds and forces a punt.

4:32: K-State goes on a long 16-play, 88-yard drive, but ultimately has to settle for a field goal after being stopped on a 3rd and 2 from the 5-yard line.

K-State 3, Cincinnati 0

Second Quarter

13:10: The Wildcats have a big play taken off the board for an offensive pass interference by Will Anciaux, and are forced to puntl.

12:09: So far, the K-State pass defense looks every bit the part as the best in college football. Gregory is having a major impact.

9:09: K-State once again has a big drive, but the Wildcats finish this one with a Rodney Fields Jr. touchdown.

K-State 10, Cincinnati 0

6:36: Cincinnati responds in a big way, as the Bearcats go right down the field and score a touchdown as JC French IV hits Malachi Henry for a 39-yard touchdown.

K-State 10, Cincinnati 7

5:46: Quick drive for the Wildcats, as they are forced to punt.

3:44: Cincinnati offense is starting to get rolling, but the Wildcats get a stand on third down to force a field goal.

K-State 10, Cincinnati 10

0:16: Avery Johnson delivers a money drive, connecting with Derrick Salley Jr. to put the Wildcats back up. With injuries to Jaron Tibbs and Brandon White, the receiver depth has been challenged. So far, Salley has responded.

At the half: K-State 17, Cincinnati 10

Third Quarter

10:55: You couldn't have a worse start to the second half. The Wildcats fumbled the ball after a big play, and then Cincinnati went right down the field to tie the game.

K-State 17, Cincinnati 17

7:27: All of the momentum is with the home team, as K-State is forced to punt once again. The Bearcats offense is clicking in the second half, as Cole Tabb takes it 30 yards for a touchdowns.

Cincinnati 24, K-State 17

5:01: K-State offense can't get anything going and is forced to give the Bearcats the ball right back. More than ever this year, the Wildcats' defense needs to respond in a big way.

2:32: Drive sets up terribly for the Wildcats, as JV Gibson takes a slant 64 yards to put the ball in the red zone. However, on the next play, K-State forces a turnover in a potentially game-saving play.

End of 3: Cincinnati 24, K-State 17

Fourth Quarter

9:06: For the second time tonight, K-State has to settle for only three points on a long drive.

Cincinnati 24, K-State 20.

3:28: Tabb continues his dominant night, as he might have just delivered the dagger with his third rushing touchdown of the night. The Wildcats are in real trouble now, trailing 31-20 with very little time.

1:15: Glimmer of hope for the Wildcats, as Rodney Fields scores on a two-yard run, cutting the deficit to 31-26.

51: K-State gets a great stop, and Cincinnati throws on third down. WIldcats have to go 75 yards in 51 seconds and one timeout left.

Wildcats can't get anything on the drive, and they fall 31-26 to the Bearcats.

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