Cincinnati Tightens Game At Halftime

Louisville's offense came alive in the second quarter.

Michael Harris returned John Lloyd's punt 18 yards, givingTeddy Bridgewater and his Cardinal offense possession at their own 45-yard line.

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Bridgewater led Louisville to the Cincinnati five, but was sacked by Nick Temple and Brad Harrah at the 14.  John Wallace kicked a 31-yard field goal to give Louisville a 10-0 lead.

The Bearcats fought back.

Brendon Kay converted a third and five from his own 35 with a 14-yard pass to Anthony McClung.  Cincinnati got the benefit of a pass interference call on Calvin Pryor to advance to the Louisville 30.  Tion Green burst through the middle of the Louisville line for 19 yards and appeared to score but he was ruled down at the one-yard line.  Kay's sneak gained nothing on the first attempt. The second attempt was short of the goal line too.  On his third try, Kay bobbled the snap but regained control and crossed the goal line on a play that survived a review.  The run capped the Bearcats, 11-play, 70-yard drive.  Tony Milliano's kick was good.

Kay appeared to be injured on the play.

Howard Wilder intercepted Bridgewater's pass at the Cincinnati 39 with 16 seconds left.

Jordan Luallen ran to the Louisville 47 on the first play.  His pass was short on the next play.  Cincinnati elected to let the clock expire.

Cincinnati ran for 89 yards and threw for 94, while Louisville managed 64 yards rushing and 86 passing for the half

Louisville 10 Cincinnati 7