Cincy spoils Bower's finale at So. Miss. (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Ben Mauk and No. 20 Cincinnati spoiled Jeff Bower's farewell. Mauk passed for 334 yards and four touchdowns and DeAngelo Smith intercepted three passes Saturday, leading the Bearcats to a 31-21 win over Southern Miss and its outgoing coach in the Papajohns.com Bowl. The victory gave Cincinnati (10-3) its second 10-win season and first since 1951, while virtually assuring a spot in the final rankings...

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