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Field goal as time expires lifts West Virginia past Cincinnati 45-42

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West Virginia defeated Cincinnati 45-42 on Jack Cassidy’s 35-yard field goal as time expired, snapping a three-game losing streak and earning its first Big 12 win of the season. The Mountaineers rallied from a 42-35 deficit in the final minutes and never led until Cassidy’s kick; Michael Hawkins Jr. threw for a career-high 464 yards and three touchdowns, and DJ Epps caught eight passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. West Virginia’s winning drive began at its own 1-yard line after Cincinnati punted, and Hawkins connected with Prince Strachan for two long gains. Cincinnati outgained West Virginia 622-598, with JC French IV throwing for 389 yards and Cole Tabb rushing for 118. West Virginia improved to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in conference play, while Cincinnati fell to 4-2 after its second straight loss.

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“Jack Cassidy's FG with no time left lifts West Virginia over Cincinnati”

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