USF junior quarterback Matt Grothe has made a career out of keeping plays alive, but on a third down early in the game, he kept a play alive long enough to make a crucial mistake.

He was pressured from the start of the play, but spun out of  tackle and made a beeline for the sidelines. A Cincinnati defender caught up to him and grabbed his legs as he threw. Cincinnati corner back Mike Mickens intercepted the forced pass and set up a two-yard touchdown run.