The Bearcats played in their first-ever bowl game in school history, earning an 18-6 victory over Virginia Tech in the 12th annual Sun Bowl.

Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, due largely in part to the three inches of snow that fell in El Paso the day before the game.

The Bearcat offense dominated play in the second half. UC outrushed the Gobblers, 369 to 34 for the game, scoring all three touchdowns on the ground.

After a scoreless first half, Cincinnati took the second half kickoff and drove 75 yards for the game's first score, a 13-yard run by sophomore Harold Johnson. After holding Virginia Tech to just three plays on offense in the next possession, the Bearcats regained possession and drove 52 yards for the second score, taking a 12-0 lead on junior fullback Hugo Sabato's one-yard run.

Virginia Tech cut the lead to 12-6 early in the fourth quarter when Ralph Beard capped off a 55-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run.

Johnson emerged as the defensive leader for the Bearcats, intercepting a pass in the end zone late in the third quarter to stop a potential game-tying drive.

With time running out, Tech drove into Cincinnati territory, before Johnson made his second interception, returning it deep into Gobbler territory. Three plays later, Don McMillan scored on a quarterback sneak from three yards to provide the final margin.

Cincinnati finished the season with a 9-2 record, including wins over defending Big Nine champions Indiana and Michigan State.

Third Quarter
CIN- Harold Johnson 13-yard run (kick failed)
CIN - Hugo Sabato 1-yard run (kick failed)

Fourth Quarter
VT- Ralph Beard 3-yard run (kick failed)
CIN- Don McMillan 3-yard run (kick failed)

Attendance: 10,000