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.
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.
Teammates rushed over to pick up the bell and put it back.
Video from UC broadcaster Chase Younts:
Make no mistake: it’s heavy. Bell is okay pic.twitter.com/JVvMHhAj5o
— Chase Younts (@YountsChase32) September 19, 2026
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
