Cincinnati Football: Reflecting on the historic Battle for the Victory Bell rivalry game

Look back at the historic Battle for the Victory Ball rivalry between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami Redhawks as the 127th all-time meeting nears!

Scott Satterfield’s team is hoping to keep the momentum going after securing an impressive victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers last week.

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 later this month.

With an opportunity to win a 17th straight game against Miami, the Bearcats are looking to remain undefeated as non-conference play wraps up.

Cincinnati Football: Reflecting on the historic Battle for the Victory Bell rivalry game

• 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

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 night!

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 century-old rivalry game has been a source of pride for both programs and their passionate fan bases as the schools face off each September.

Cincinnati Football: Preview for the Bearcats upcoming matchup against rival Miami

Check out the most recent pregame odds as the Bearcats continue to gear up for the yearly bout against Miami at Nippert Stadium this weekend!

Fresh off a second straight win, Cincinnati opened as 14.5-point favorites with the over/under placed at 47.5 points according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Miami players to watch include quarterback Brett Gabbert, linebacker Matt Salopek, receiver Gage Larvadain and defensive back Jacquez Warren.

The Bearcats are expected to lean on running back Corey Kiner and quarterback Emory Jones, defensive line duo Jowon Briggs and Dontay Corleone.