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Cincinnati and Colorado will meet as they thrive in their second year with their coaches

Associated Press

Cincinnati and Colorado are 3-1 in Big 12 play and need a win to continue their tight title race. Both teams are back on track after struggling last year in their first seasons under a new coach. The Bearcats finished 3-9 in 2023 under Scott Satterfield, while Colorado went 4-8 in Deion Sanders’ first season in Boulder.

Cincinnati (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) vs. Colorado (5-2, 3-1), Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).

BetMGM College Football Odds: Colorado at 5½.

Series record: Colorado leads 1-0.

What’s at stake?

At 3-1 in conference play, Cincinnati and Colorado need a win to stay in the tight race for the Big 12 title as everyone tries to catch undefeated BYU and Iowa State. Both the Bearcats and Buffalo are back on track after struggling last year in their first seasons under a new coach. The Bearcats finished 3-9 in 2023 under Scott Satterfield, while Colorado went 4-8 in Deion Sanders’ first season in Boulder. Both of these teams have outstanding quarterbacks, with Sheader Sanders (161.56) and Brendan Sorsby (152.08) ranking 1-2 in the conference in passer rating. The Bearcats will visit Folsom Field for the first time since 1972 with a 56-14 win over Colorado.

Key match

Colorado’s offensive line, anchored by freshman left tackle Jordan Seaton, will have the difficult task of protecting Sheader Sanders from the Bearcats’ potent pass rush. Cincinnati ranks third in the league with 17 sacks. Linebacker Jared Bartlett leads the way with 4 1/2, while defensive end Eric Phillips has four. It’s the same case for Cincy’s O-line as it faces Colorado’s excellent pass rushers. Buffalo has 16 sacks over the last three games.

Players to watch

Cincinnati: Joe Royer leads all Big 12 tight ends with 32 catches and 387 yards. Travis Kelce holds the school record for most receptions in a single season with a narrow 45 in 2012.

Colorado: Two-way star Travis Hunter played only limitedly last weekend to rest a sore shoulder, which is unusual for a man who rarely leaves the field. On offense, he leads the team with 51 catches for 604 yards. On defense, he has two interceptions and a forced fumble. “He’s feeling a lot better than he was last week,” Deion Sanders said. “You could tell by his giddy attitude and the way he carries himself through life that there was a little more pep in his step.”

Facts and figures

Cincinnati will qualify for the bowl for the sixth time in seven seasons after beating Colorado. … Colorado could also qualify for the bowl if it wins. … Like Colorado, the Bearcats used the transfer portal to fill holes in a hurry. Players recruited by Cincinnati include Sorsby (Indiana), Royer (Ohio State), linebackers Bartlett (West Virginia) and Jake Golday (Central Arkansas) and defensive end Derrick Cantin (Virginia Tech). … The Bearcats have converted 7 of 8 fourth-down attempts this year. … Cincinnati’s two losses — 28-27 to Pittsburgh and 44-41 to Texas Tech — were a combined four points.

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