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The gist
Cincinnati beat Western Carolina 62-10 on Sept 12, then set Kansas State for a 7 p.m.
The bigger story is Saturday's 129th Victory Bell vs Miami.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026The Western Carolina game at Nippert Stadium was placed in a weather delay at 5:07 p.m. due to lightning; fans were directed to Fifth Third Arena and TUC and barred from the stands until the delay ended.
- Sep 12, 2026UC said the delay was not expected to affect the 7 p.m. kickoff, and fans began entering Nippert Stadium. Tight end Lyviel Waters scored a second-quarter touchdown.
- Sep 12, 2026Cincinnati defeated Western Carolina 62-10 during "Nipp at Night."