Cincinnati Football: Players to watch during upcoming matchup against Baylor

Cincinnati Bearcats face Eastern Kentucky at Nippert Stadium.
Cincinnati Bearcats face Eastern Kentucky at Nippert Stadium.

Check out players to watch from both programs as the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to play the Big 12 foe Baylor Bears on Saturday at Nippert Stadium!

It will be key for Bryan Brown’s defense to contain Baylor’s dynamic offense that is led by quarterback Blake Shapen and wide receiver Monaray Baldwin.

Players to watch include Cincinnati star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone, quarterback Emory Jones, running back Corey Kiner and safety Bryon Threats.

With an opportunity to snap the four-game skid, the Bearcats need to find an offensive rhythm early and shut down Baylor’s dangerous offensive attack.

Cincinnati Football: Players to watch during upcoming matchup against Baylor

  • Date: Saturday, October 21 at 12:00 PM
  • Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati
  • Series History: First ever meeting
  • TV Broadcast: ESPN+ and fuboTV

According to the latest odds by FanDuel Sportsbook, the Bearcats are 3.5-point favorites against Baylor with the over/under projected at 49.5 points.

Make sure to preview the upcoming matchup with pregame odds and players to watch as Cincinnati continues to gear up to host Baylor this weekend!

Scott Satterfield’s team must get a quality showing from the offense and limit the Bears from being able to create game-changing plays on a consistent basis.

Cincinnati Football: Scott Satterfield looks ahead to upcoming game against Baylor

During a weekly press conference, Satterfield broke down the Bearcats state of mind and looked ahead to the game against Baylor via Cincinnati Athletics.

Jones tied a team record with seven touchdowns in the season opener but he struggled to find as much success throughout the four-game losing streak.

"“We’re having to drive the length of the field and it’s difficult to score in those situations. There’s great football being played in the Big 12 and teams must execute at a high level. We’re putting our defense in a bad spot with the interception and kick returns that Iowa State almost took all the way back. We can’t keep putting our defense in those positions.”"