The No. 20 Cincinnati Bearcats (6-1) face the UCF Golden Knights in a crucial conference matchup on Saturday at 3:30 pm. Cincinnati enters as slight 1-point road favorites after defeating SMU 29-27 last week, while UCF looks to bounce back from their first conference loss to East Carolina.

Last Game Recap:

• Cincinnati QB Ben Bryant: 200 yards, 18/35 completions, 0 TD, 0 INT
• RBs Charles McClelland and Ryan Montgomery: 1 TD each
• Kicker Ryan Coe: 5 field goals
• UCF QB John Plumlee: 296 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT
• UCF RB Isaiah Bowser: 1 TD

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Cincinnati -1 (-108)
• UCF +1 (-113)
• Over/Under: 55.5 points (-112/-109)
• Moneyline: Cincinnati -113, UCF -108

Keys to Victory: Cincinnati:

• Need improved QB play from Ben Bryant
• Must convert red zone opportunities into TDs
• Defense needs another strong performance after holding SMU under 200 passing yards

UCF:

• Rely on strong rushing attack (17 combined TDs from Plumlee/Bowser)
• Plumlee must avoid turnovers and utilize dual-threat ability
• Home field advantage could be difference maker

The dual-threat capabilities of UCF's John Plumlee (11 TDs, 6 INTs) and strong run game will test Cincinnati's defense in what projects to be a close, competitive game between conference rivals.

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