Cincinnati Football: Bearcats aim to get back on track against Oklahoma in Big 12 opener

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater against the Tulane Green Wave at Nippert Stadium.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Evan Prater against the Tulane Green Wave at Nippert Stadium. /
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Coming off a disappointing loss last weekend, the Cincinnati Bearcats are looking to bounce back in the Big 12 opener against the Oklahoma Sooners!

Make sure to check out our preview for the Bearcats long-awaited conference opener including the most recent odds, players to watch and more.

Scott Satterfield’s team is gearing up for a highly-anticipated showdown as the program prepares to play 16th ranked Oklahoma in the Big 12 debut.

The Sooners are known for an extremely explosive and up-tempo offense that could present a serious challenge for Cincinnati’s undermanned secondary.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats aim to get back on track against Oklahoma in Big 12 opener

  • Date: Saturday, September 23 at 12:00 PM
  • Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati
  • Series History: Bearcats trail 0-2
  • TV Broadcast: FOX and fuboTV

According to the latest pregame odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Bearcats are 14.5-point underdogs with the over/under currently placed at 57.5 points.

In order to pull off an upset over the potential Big 12 contender, Cincinnati must fix the recent red zone inconsistencies and play soundly in the secondary.

The Bearcats are determined to get back on track against Oklahoma and the team will attempt to use the surprising setback to fuel them moving forward.

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There are plenty of concerns as the Bearcats failed to take care of business behind an underwhelming showing on both sides of the ball last weekend.

Satterfield discussed the recent loss to Miami and looked ahead to the matchup with Oklahoma in a midweek press conference per Cincinnati Athletics.

"“Whatever happened this past weekend, that doesn’t change the fact that we’re opening Big 12 play with Oklahoma. We know what kind of team they are. Our guys will go out there and try to play the very best game they can and try to go get a win. That’s what we’ll do this week. It just so happens to be one of the best teams in the Big 12. It’s a huge moment and it’s going to be awesome for our fans, student athletes and all of us to have the first Big 12 game at Nippert. It’s a tremendous honor and privilege for our guys. We’ll have great preparation and will go out and play a great game. We have to go out there, play our best ball and get a win.”"

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