Coming off an impressive victory at Pittsburgh, the Cincinnati Bearcats are hoping to remain unbeaten against the Miami Redhawks on Saturday night!
Fresh off a second straight win, the Bearcats opened as 14.5-point favorites with the over/under placed at 47.5 total points according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Make sure to check out our preview for the annual Battle for the Victory Bell including pregame odds, players to watch and TV coverage prior to kick off.
The Battle for the Victory Bell is a chance for both programs to make a statement as they prepare for conference play to get underway in late September.
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Cincinnati Football: Bearcats look to remain unbeaten in upcoming matchup against Miami
- Date: Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 PM
- Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati
- Series History: Bearcats lead 60-59-7
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+ and fuboTV
Bearcats defensive tackle Dontay Corleone will look to make an impact along with quarterback Emory Jones and wide receiver Xzavier Henderson.
Miami players to watch include veteran quarterback Brett Gabbert and dynamic receiver Gage Larvadain, linebacker Matt Salopek and safety Jacquez Warren.
Scott Satterfield’s team should be able to earn a relatively comfortable victory as the in-state foes square off for the 127th time in school history.
The century-old rivalry game has been a source of pride for both programs and their passionate fan bases as the schools face off every season.
There is plenty of room for improvement but #Cincinnati continued to play at a high level and remain unbeaten.https://t.co/J0ZxYS9sRk pic.twitter.com/RDLom0kyeZ
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) September 11, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Preview for the Bearcats upcoming matchup against rival Miami
Cincinnati will rely on their destructive defense and high-powered offense to secure a win, while Miami attempts to pull off an upset on Saturday evening!
Satterfield reflected on the win at Pittsburgh and previewed the matchup against Miami during a recent press conference per Cincinnati Athletics.
The Bearcats are also expected to lean on defensive lineman Jowon Briggs, hybrid safety Deshawn Pace, running back Corey Kiner and receiver Dee Wiggins.
With an opportunity to win a 17th straight game against the Redhawks, Cincinnati is looking to remain undefeated going into conference play.