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Cincinnati Football Ends Season with Loss; Basketball Prevails

12/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Cincinnati's football team finished the regular season with a 7-5 record after a 45-23 loss to TCU, with the bowl game announcement expected on December 7.
Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns.
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover passed for 306 yards and four touchdowns.
Cincinnati's men's basketball team defeated Tarleton State 76-58 to move to 6-2, with Kerr Kriisa and Day Day Thomas delivering standout performances.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati Bengals' journey to Super Bowl XXIII in 1988 followed a tumultuous 1987 season marked by a 4-11 record and internal conflicts. Under quarterback Boomer Esiason, who earned the NFL MVP award, the Bengals rebounded to a 12-4 record, leading the league in scoring. Despite their efforts, they lost to the San Francisco 49ers 20-16, highlighting the franchise's ongoing struggle for postseason success.

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Story summary

Cincinnati's football team finished the regular season with a 7-5 record after a 45-23 loss to TCU, with the bowl game announcement expected on December 7.
Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns.
TCU quarterback Josh Hoover passed for 306 yards and four touchdowns.
Cincinnati's men's basketball team defeated Tarleton State 76-58 to move to 6-2, with Kerr Kriisa and Day Day Thomas delivering standout performances.

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