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The Miami RedHawks had a costly fumble in the final minute of their 35-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats at TQL Stadium, in the Battle for the Victory Bell.
The Bearcats' costly fumble came after the final buzzer. It was the Victory Bell , and everything is okay.
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But plenty shared video of Bearcats defensive lineman Marquaze Parker and offensive lineman Joe Cotton trying to carry the bell, which came off its stand, hit a table and tumbled to the grass.
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Brady Simmons (2) takes a knee before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats mascot performs in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) is tackled by Miami RedHawks linebacker Brock Uihlein (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks defensive back Jake Britt (44) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats inside linebacker Jonathan Thompson (22) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Flynn Schiele (16) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Maleek Huggins (1) catches a pass as Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) guards him in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks dance team performs in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks running back Rodney Nelson (0) runs the ball in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield walks the sideline in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks quarterback David McComb (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks defensive back Max Deckard (38) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Zylan Perry (7) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Malachi Henry (9) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) is tackled by Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Roosevelt Andrews III (92) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) runs for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) attempts to tackle him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) scores a touchdown as Cincinnati Bearcats edge rusher Patrick Bauer (10) attempts to stop him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) reacts after scoring a touchdown. in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks offensive lineman Kris Manu (72) takes the field with the rest of Miami RedHawks before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield runs onto the field with the rest of the team before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats band performs in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Damarion Witten (8) is forced out of bounds by Cincinnati Bearcats safety MJ Cannon (2) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) and Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) and Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats running back Gi'Bran Payne (6) runs downfield as Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) goes to tackle him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) catches a pass as Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) guards him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks head coach Chuck Martin looks on in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Gavin Grover (87) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks quarterback David McComb (16) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Gi'Bran Payne (6) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Tyler Dikos (35) and Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Bai Jobe (22) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Brady Simmons (2) takes a knee before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Brady Simmons (2) takes a knee before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Cincinnati Bearcats mascot performs in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) is tackled by Miami RedHawks linebacker Brock Uihlein (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks defensive back Jake Britt (44) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Cincinnati Bearcats inside linebacker Jonathan Thompson (22) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Flynn Schiele (16) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Maleek Huggins (1) catches a pass as Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) guards him in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks dance team performs in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks running back Rodney Nelson (0) runs the ball in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield walks the sideline in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks quarterback David McComb (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks defensive back Max Deckard (38) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Zylan Perry (7) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Malachi Henry (9) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) is tackled by Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Roosevelt Andrews III (92) in the second quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) runs for a touchdown as Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) attempts to tackle him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) scores a touchdown as Cincinnati Bearcats edge rusher Patrick Bauer (10) attempts to stop him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks running back Lazaro Rogers (21) reacts after scoring a touchdown. in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats running back Cole Tabb (3) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats band performs before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks offensive lineman Kris Manu (72) takes the field with the rest of Miami RedHawks before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield runs onto the field with the rest of the team before the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats band performs in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks wide receiver Damarion Witten (8) is forced out of bounds by Cincinnati Bearcats safety MJ Cannon (2) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) and Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Photos: Cincinnati Bearcats host Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium
Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) and Miami RedHawks defensive back Kaleb Martin (12) tackle Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver JV Gibson (11) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats running back Gi'Bran Payne (6) runs downfield as Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) goes to tackle him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) catches a pass as Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) guards him in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks wide receiver Scoop Smith (24) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks head coach Chuck Martin looks on in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Gavin Grover (87) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks quarterback David McComb (16) throws a pass in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks linebacker Malcolm McCain (3) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats running back Gi'Bran Payne (6) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Miami RedHawks linebacker Blayne Myrick (15) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Tyler Dikos (35) and Miami RedHawks defensive lineman Bai Jobe (22) tackles Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) in the first quarter of the football game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Teammates rushed over to pick up the bell and put it back.
Members of the Cincinnati Bearcats drop the Victory Bell on the field while celebrating their win against the Miami RedHawks.
Video from UC broadcaster Chase Younts:
In a more magical moment for UC fans, several Bearcats carried the bell to Antwan Peek Sr. , the former Bearcats' great, so he could ring it. Peek's son, Antwan Jr., forced the fumble that sealed the win.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Watch: UC Bearcats drop Victory Bell after win vs RedHawks
