Cincinnati QB Gunner Kiel out against Miami, Hayden Moore will start

Cincinnati quarterback Gunner Kiel will miss Thursday’s game against Miami.

Coach Tommy Tuberville announced on his radio show Tuesday that Kiel had not been cleared by doctors after suffering a neck injury on a scary hit against Memphis last Thursday. Kiel was motionless on the turf for several minutes before he was placed on a stretcher and carted to the locker room. He was able to speak and did have movement in his extremities before being transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

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Kiel did not practice Monday or Tuesday and Tuberville had been doubtful that he would be able to play this week.

Redshirt freshman Hayden Moore will start against Miami. Moore threw for a school-record 557 yards in the 53–46 loss after replacing Kiel late in the first quarter. He did, however, throw the game-ending interception as the Bearcats were attempting to tie the game late.

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