After a sixth straight loss, the Cincinnati Bearcats are looking to end the recent losing skid against conference rival UCF Knights on Saturday evening.
Make sure to preview the annual rivalry versus UCF including the latest odds, players to watch, pregame quotes and more prior to kick off this weekend.
Scott Satterfield’s team continues to struggle in Big 12 play with a sixth consecutive loss and the longest losing skid for the Bearcats since 1998.
The initial season under Satterfield has been a huge disappointment as Cincinnati hasn’t won a game in nearly two months with an 0-5 record in conference.
Scott Satterfield’s team continues to struggle with a sixth straight loss, the longest skid since 1998. #Cincinnatihttps://t.co/4NX6RVez2V pic.twitter.com/5KM6Hv7uZ1
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) October 29, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Bearcats current losing streak extends to longest skid since 1998
- Date: Saturday, November 4 at 3:30 PM
- Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati
- Series History: Schools tied 4-4
- TV Broadcast: FS1 and fuboTV
Cincinnati should be able to keep it competitive this week but it certainly won’t be easy for the defense to help slow down UCF’s high-powered ground attack.
Following an impressive start to the regular season, the Bearcats are still searching for the first Big 12 win after suffering a sixth loss in a row last week.
Players to watch in the upcoming matchup against UCF are defensive tackle Jowon Briggs, running back Myles Montgomery and safety Bryon Threats.
The Bearcats opened as 4.5-point underdogs with the over/under currently set at 58.5 points against UCF according to odds by FanDuel Sportsbook.
The first season under Scott Satterfield has been a huge disappointment as #Cincinnati fell to 0-5 in Big 12 play.https://t.co/4NX6RVez2V pic.twitter.com/SrkalNpxv0
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) October 29, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Scott Satterfield’s team looks to end losing streak against UCF
Gus Malzahn’s offense currently leads the Big 12 with 227.0 rushing yards per game and is expected to pose a challenge for Bryan Brown’s defense.
Stay tuned for coverage in the coming days as the Bearcats get ready to play UCF at home with both programs trying to secure a much-needed win.
The former AAC rivals are scheduled to face off for the ninth time in program history as each team is hoping to earn the first Big 12 win in team history.
UCF was in position to secure the first ever Big 12 win in the conference home opener before allowing the Baylor Bears to mount a 28-point comeback.