BIG EAST FOOTBALL PREVIEW: GAME #3 CINCINNATI

September 19, 2008


The Cincinnati Bearcats have had some time to regroup following their 56-26 road loss to Oklahoma back on September 6th. This Saturday evening they will welcome in-state rival Miami of Ohio out of the MAC to town for an out of conference match-up.

The Bearcats hung around against the Sooners for a little bit, trailing 28-20 after a 97-yard kickoff return TD from Marshawn Gilyard, but they could not stop the OU attack as the Sooners rolled to 592 yards of offense, including 395 in the air, and 24 straight points put the game away.

Miami (OH) got their first win of the season last weekend by defeating Charleston Southern 38-27. The win followed a 34-13 home loss to Vanderbilt to open the season and a 16-6 loss at Michigan. Now, they take to the road as a large undedog to face the Bearcats.

The Online Sportsbook is showing UC as an 11 and a half point favorite and the number looks pretty good if your planning to back the Bearcats. In our opinion, UC should be able to win by a couple touchdowns on their home field.


Prediction:

Cincinnati 27
Miami (OH) 14