Through 3 Quarters
The Cincinnati Bearcats can’t call it a day yet, but they are winning as expected. they have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the South Florida Bulls 31-21 after three quarters
The Bearcats have been riding high on the performance of QB Desmond Ridder, who has passed for two TDs and 275 yards on 33 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 59 yards. South Florida has enjoyed the tag-team combination of WR Jimmy Horn Jr. and RB Jaren Mangham. The former has caught four passes for one TD and 99 yards, while the latter has punched in two rushing touchdowns. One of the most thrilling moments was Horn Jr.’s 80-yard TD reception in the third quarter.
South Florida has lost 100% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up
Who’s Playing
No. 5 Cincinnati @ South Florida
Current Records: Cincinnati 9-0; South Florida 2-7
What to Know
The South Florida Bulls haven’t won a contest against the Cincinnati Bearcats since Oct. 14 of 2017, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Friday. South Florida and Cincinnati will face off in an American Athletic battle at 6 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. The Bearcats will be strutting in after a win while South Florida will be stumbling in from a loss.
South Florida came up short against the Houston Cougars last week, falling 54-42. Despite the defeat, South Florida got a solid performance out of QB Timmy McClain, who passed for two TDs and 289 yards on 46 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 46 yards.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati netted a 28-20 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane last week. Cincinnati’s QB Desmond Ridder did his thing and passed for two TDs and 274 yards on 23 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 43 yards.
South Florida have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 23.50 point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with South Florida, who are 4-4 against the spread.
South Florida is now 2-7 while the Bearcats sit at 9-0. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Bulls are 232nd worst in the nation in touchdowns allowed, with 40 on the season. Cincinnati has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the 149th most rushing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up ten on the season. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, Florida
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $33.00
Odds
The Bearcats are a big 23.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 23.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
South Florida and Cincinnati both have three wins in their last six games.
- Oct 03, 2020 – Cincinnati 28 vs. South Florida 7
- Nov 16, 2019 – Cincinnati 20 vs. South Florida 17
- Nov 10, 2018 – Cincinnati 35 vs. South Florida 23
- Oct 14, 2017 – South Florida 33 vs. Cincinnati 3
- Oct 01, 2016 – South Florida 45 vs. Cincinnati 20
- Nov 20, 2015 – South Florida 65 vs. Cincinnati 27
