Cincinnati Bearcats Turning Points in Season-Opening Loss at Arkansas

It's Tuesday, which means it's Turning Point Tuesday on Locked On Bearcats. Alex looks back at the key turning points in the Cincinnati Bearcats 31-24 loss at Arkansas.The biggest turning point came midway though the third quarter when the Cincinnati Bearcats squandered a golden opportunity to tie the game after recovering an Arkansas fumble inside the five yard line. Instead, four penalties on the ensuing drive forced the Cincinnati Bearcats to settle for a field goal, failing to flip the game's momentum in the process.Penalties plagued the Cincinnati Bearcats mightily on Saturday, including wiping out a chance to cut into Arkansas's lead or tie the game early in the fourth quarter. Alex thinks maybe the inexperience on this Bearcats team led to the excessive amount of penalties, but they still need to be cleaned up regardless.Speaking of the kicking game, it was a struggle once again. Alex reiterates a point he made all offseason as to why the kicking game is so important to this year's team.Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant showed a lot of toughness and resiliency on Saturday, but a first quarter interception set the tone for a lackluster first half. That put the Cincinnati Bearcats in a hole that too many penalties prevented them from overcoming.Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bearcats-daily-podcast-on-cincinnati-bearcats/id1600132108 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50LUo2h1xoJFIWBv6KrUJS?si=db84b6a4edc142f8 Stitcher: https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://show/671454&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/show/671454 Alex Frank uses his experiences and connections from his days as Sports Director of the University of Cincinnati's Bearcast Media into Locked On Bearcats. With an innate feel and passion for Bearcats football, men's basketball and UC Athletics as a whole, Alex provides the latest news, analysis, film reviews and insight to your favorite team and alma mater every day on Locked On Bearcats. And follow Alex Frank on Twitter @frankie_nnati. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!UpsideDownload the FREE Upside App and use promo code Locked to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Underdog FantasySign up on underdogfantasy.com with the promo code LOCKED ON and get your first deposit doubled up to $100!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.