The No. 8 Cincinnati Bearcats face the Miami Redhawks in their 124th meeting at Nippert Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. EST. This marks the return of full-capacity crowds since the pandemic began.

Game Details:

• Spread: Cincinnati -22.5
• Over/Under: 50.5
• Projected Score: 39-24

Miami Redhawks Outlook:

• Led by experienced QB Brett Gabbert
• WR Jack Sorenson is key offensive weapon
• Defense led college football with 4.3 sacks per game in 2020
• DE Kameron Butler recorded 2.5 sacks in just 3 games last season

Cincinnati Bearcats Analysis:

• Coming off narrow Peach Bowl loss to Georgia
• QB Desmond Ridder (AAC Offensive Player of the Year) returns
• New defensive coordinator Mike Tressel joins from Michigan State
• Strong secondary expected to pressure Miami's passing game

Prediction: Cincinnati should extend their winning streak to 15 games against Miami. While the Redhawks may keep it competitive early, the Bearcats' superior talent on both sides of the ball will prove too much as the game progresses.

The Bearcats' depth and overall roster strength should help them pull away in the second half, though Miami could cover the 22.5-point spread based on projected scoring.

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