Kevin Lovell added a 23-yard field goal to give Cincinnati a 10–0 lead.

Marshall got on the scoreboard following a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Stan Hill to wide receiver Josh Davis making it 10–7.

They later took the lead when cornerback Willie Smith intercepted a pass, and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown, putting Marshall on top 14–10.

Quarterback Gino Guidugli fired a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brent Celek to put Cincinnati back on top 17–14.

After a scoreless third quarter, Cincinnati scored two field goals and recorded a safety to make the final margin 32–14.