The most-played rivalry between in-state schools will resume this weekend when the Bearcats take on Miami at Paycor Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for Saturday at noon and will be available to watch and stream on ESPNU and fuboTV.
- Date: Saturday, September 17 at 12:00 PM
- Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati
- Pregame Spread: Cincinnati (-22.5)
- TV Broadcast: ESPNU and fuboTV
With the all-time series tied, the Bearcats have a chance to surpass Miami for the first time since 1915. As the rival programs meet on Saturday afternoon, the traditional TV broadcast will be on ESPNU with streaming available on fuboTV.
According to 506 Sports, the ESPNU commentators are John Schriffen and Rene Ingoglia. Schriffen is the play-by-play broadcaster and Ingoglia was an NFL running back before being hired by ESPN in 2010.
𝗨𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 // It’s rivalry week.
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) September 12, 2022
🆚 Miami (OH)
📆 Saturday, September 17th
⏰ Noon
📍 Paycor Stadium
📺 ESPNU pic.twitter.com/D0rMPAmehV
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The first matchup between the Bearcats and Miami took place in 1888 and was the first college football game in state history. 125 meetings later and now it’s the most-played rivalry among in-state foes.
Over a decade ago, the rival schools agreed to play at Paul Brown Stadium (newly named Paycor Stadium) every four years from 2014 to 2026. Cincinnati is 2-0 against the RedHawks at the neutral site location including a thrilling 31-24 comeback win in 2014.
Even though the series is even, the Bearcats have won 15 straight against Miami and are expected to do go again on Saturday. According to WynnBET, Cincinnati is favored by 22.5 points prior to kick off.
In addition to appearing on ESPN networks against Miami this weekend, the Bearcats announced the matchup with Indiana will be as well. The broadcast will begin at 3:30 or 4:00 PM next Saturday.