Cole Smith – Noteworthy
OCT 29 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Cole Smith, Cincinnati, Fr., K, Middletown, Ohio,…Smith scored eight points, including a pair of second-half field goals, to help Cincinnati to a 26-20 win at SMU. Smith hit from 24 yards in the third quarter to give the Bearcats a 17-7 lead and he made a 41-yard attempt as time expired in the fourth quarter to force overtime. – American Athletic Conference Football
James Wiggins – Noteworthy
OCT 29 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: James Wiggins, Cincinnati, So., S, Homestead, Fla.,…Wiggins made the game-winning play in overtime to give Cincinnati a 26-20 win at SMU, keeping the Bearcats a game out of first place in the American Athletic Conference East Division. With the Bearcats on defense to start overtime, Wiggins picked off a third-down pass over the middle and returned it 86 yards for a touchdown. Wiggins leads the Bearcats with three interceptions and scored his first career touchdown. – American Athletic Conference Football
Kahlil Lewis – Noteworthy
OCT 29 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Khalil Lewis, Cincinnati, Sr., WR,…Had 12 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 win at SMU. – American Athletic Conference Football