The Cincinnati Bearcats are already enjoying a historic season. They’ve gone undefeated and become the first Group of 5 team ever to reach the College Football Playoff. But to truly prove they belong with the elite, they’ll need to beat Alabama in the Cotton Bowl on Friday and advance to […]
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National Championship Odds: Alabama Takes Top Seed, Cincinnati Makes History in Group of 5
For several weeks, fans and pundits argued over which four teams should make the College Football Playoff field. Various scenarios promised chaos and controversy on decision day. By Sunday, however, picking the four-team field to fight for the national championship became a no-brainer. Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati will play […]
AAC Championship Odds: Cincinnati Faces Houston with Historic Playoff Bid on the Line
The Cincinnati Bearcats have put together one of the most impactful seasons in college football history. They have gone undefeated, threatening to break the hegemony of the Power 5 over the College Football Playoff. But they’ll have to get one last win over Houston in the AAC Championship to continue […]
National Championship Odds: Field of Contenders Narrows Ahead of Conference Title Games
With only a few relevant conference championship games remaining on the schedule, there’s still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the College Football Playoff field. But while the exact makeup of the top four remains undecided, the contenders are now clear – even if the committee’s decisions will remain a mystery until […]
National Championship Odds: Cincinnati Up to No. 4 in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
All season long, pundits have questioned whether the College Football Playoff committee would allow Cincinnati to rise into the top four of its rankings and potentially play for a national championship. The committee answered that question on Tuesday night with a resounding yes. The Bearcats (11-0) landed at No. 4 […]
Ohio State Jumps into College Football Playoff Position, Georgia Solidifies Championship Favorite Status
Michigan State enjoyed just one week as the darling of college football, as the Spartans lost 40-29 to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday to cripple their national championship odds. The loss dropped Michigan State from No. 3 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. Buckeyes among […]
Cincinnati’s National Championship Odds Slide After Playoff Committee Snubs Bearcats in First Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats are undefeated and hold a notable road win over Notre Dame. But those accolades weren’t enough for the College Football Playoff committee to place them in the top four of the initial CFP rankings, jeopardizing Cincinnati’s national championship hopes. Cincinnati came in at No. 6 on the […]
Cincinnati, Oklahoma Survive Scares to Remain in National Championship Picture
Two of the nation’s top teams avoided disastrous losses on Saturday as the Cincinnati Bearcats and Oklahoma Sooners both pulled out wins against underwhelming opponents to remain firmly in the national championship discussion heading into Week 9 of the season. Oklahoma (8-0) fell behind 10-0 after the first half at […]
Cincinnati Moves Up to No. 2 After Iowa Loss, Remains National Championship Outsider
Cincinnati now sits just one spot away from the #1 position on the AP Top 25 Poll after former No. 2 Iowa lost to Purdue on Saturday. Yet oddsmakers still see the Bearcats as a long shot to win the college football national championship this winter. The Bearcats eased past […]
National Championship Odds: Cincinnati Rises, Oregon Falls in Latest Rankings
No Group of Five school has taken part in the College Football Playoff since the four-team postseason system began in 2014. But, the Cincinnati Bearcats are threatening to end that streak this year, as the American Athletic Conference powerhouse is rapidly improving its national championship odds — even if sportsbooks […]
Cincinnati Gets Chance to Make Playoff Case on a National Stage at Notre Dame
The Cincinnati Bearcats have risen to No. 7 in the AP Poll, and have a realistic chance of becoming the first Group of Five team to fight its way into the College Football Playoff. But to do so, the Bearcats need to stay undefeated and score some big wins along […]
AP Poll: SEC Dominates Top Spots, Oregon Rises to No. 4 After Upset of Ohio State
The Oregon Ducks put themselves in position to make a run at their first College Football Playoff berth since 2014 by scoring a 35-28 win on the road at Ohio State on Saturday. That victory earned them the No. 4 ranking in the latest AP poll. The Buckeyes entered the […]
Bubble Teams: Jarron Cumberland and the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9)
The American Conference has several bubble teams fighting for an at-large bid to the 2020 March Madness tournament, including Cincinnati, Wichita State, Memphis, Tulsa, and SMU. The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9), led by senior guard Jarron Cumberland, are currently tied for first place in the American with Houston (21-7) and Tulsa […]