Who’s Playing
No. 2 Cincinnati @ Tulane
Current Records: Cincinnati 7-0; Tulane 1-6
What to Know
The Tulane Green Wave need to shore up a defense that is allowing 42.29 points per matchup before their game Saturday. Tulane and the Cincinnati Bearcats will face off in an American Athletic battle at noon ET at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium. Cincinnati should still be riding high after a victory, while the Green Wave will be looking to regain their footing.
The night started off rough for Tulane last Thursday, and it ended that way, too. They found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 55-26 punch to the gut against the SMU Mustangs. Tulane was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 31-7. QB Michael Pratt put forth a good effort for the losing side as he passed for three TDs and 234 yards on 22 attempts. Pratt hadn’t helped his team much against the Houston Cougars three weeks ago, so this was a nice turnaround for him.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati beat the Navy Midshipmen 27-20 last week. The Bearcats can attribute much of their success to RB Jerome Ford, who punched in one rushing touchdown, and TE Josh Whyle, who snatched two receiving TDs.
The Green Wave are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past five games, so buyers beware.
When the teams previously met three seasons ago, Tulane lost to Cincinnati on the road by a decisive 37-21 margin. Maybe Tulane will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Benson Field at Yulman Stadium — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Bearcats are a big 27.5-point favorite against the Green Wave, according to the latest college football odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bearcats as a 24.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Cincinnati have won both of the games they’ve played against Tulane in the last seven years.
- Oct 06, 2018 – Cincinnati 37 vs. Tulane 21
- Nov 04, 2017 – Cincinnati 17 vs. Tulane 16
