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Cincinnati quarterback JC French IV rushed for three touchdowns and threw another touchdown in his first Bearcats start during a 34-15 win over Boston College.

Cincinnati running back Gi'Bran Payne made his Bearcats debut with a career-high 108 rushing yards on 14 carries.

Cincinnati's defense under new coordinator Nate Woody shut out Boston College in the first half, held the Eagles to 4-of-13 on third down, recorded eight tackles for loss, and forced two MJ Cannon turnovers.

Boston College reached Cincinnati's 17-yard line late in the first half and the 3-yard line in the fourth quarter but came away empty both times after three straight pass stops and a fourth-down sack.

Cincinnati's new-look defense included six starters who had not started a game for the Bearcats last season.