During their time in the Big East Conference, the Cincinnati Bearcats played Pittsburgh in the River City Rivalry every season from 2005-2012.
Memories of epic battles from the Big East are sure to resurface as the programs prepare to face off for the first time in more than a decade.
The most memorable finish took place in 2009 as Cincinnati used a 21-point come back to clinch a second straight conference championship.
With an opportunity to secure an undefeated regular season, Tony Pike threw a game-winning touchdown in the thrilling 45-44 victory!
10 years ago today, Tony Pike lobbed one down the sideline for Armon Binns.
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) December 5, 2019
The 45-44 comeback victory at #15 Pittsburgh capped a perfect regular season and clinched a second consecutive Big East title.
Where were you when it happened? pic.twitter.com/f9PROQgA1b
Cincinnati Football: Reviewing the River City Rivalry as the Bearcats get ready to face Pittsburgh
- Date: Saturday, September 9 at 6:30 PM
- Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
- Series History: Panthers lead 8-4
- TV Broadcast: The CW and fuboTV
Check out our preview including pregame odds and players to watch for the Bearcats road trip to Pittsburgh on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.
Following three consecutive losses in the River City Rivalry, Cincinnati responded with four wins in the final five meetings from 2008-2012.
Players to watch in the renewed rivalry include Bearcats star quarterback Emory Jones and Pittsburgh defensive back MJ Devonshire.
Stay tuned for pregame coverage in the coming days as Scott Satterfield’s team hopes to stay unbeaten going into Big 12 play this month.
Happy Satterday from the #Bearcats‼️
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) September 2, 2023
QB Emory Jones accounts for SEVEN touchdowns as @GoBearcatsFB rolls in the first game of the @Big12Conference era. pic.twitter.com/WXCewk5LAv
Cincinnati Football: Pregame odds for the Bearcats highly-anticipated battle at Pittsburgh
Both teams are coming off impressive performances in the regular season opener and enter the game with a chance to remain undefeated.
Make sure to take a look at the pregame odds as Cincinnati opened as slight underdogs prior to the battle at Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
The Bearcats are currently 7-point underdogs against Pittsburgh with the over/under set at 46.5 total points per FanDuel Sportsbook.
With a chance to secure a third straight win over the Panthers, Cincinnati is hoping to pull off an upset and improve to 2-0 this weekend!