There's a likely chance that Cincinnati won't be at full strength for Saturday's pivotal Big 12 clash against Utah. During his weekly press conference on Tuesda

The Bearcats and Cougars square off Nov. 22 at Nippert Stadium, so there may be some powder blue scouts on hand at the game or to state their case on the GameDay set, which will have a brisk, early morning start at 7 a.m. Mountain time.

The Bearcats (7-1, 5-0 Big 12) are tied atop the Big 12 standings with No. 10 BYU but face a tough path to reach the league title game in Arlington, Texas, with games against the Utes this week and the Cougars in late November still on the docket.

CINCINNATI — UC football is buckling in for a late-night affair next weekend against Utah. No. 21 Cincinnati is kicking off the game at 10:15 ET on ESPN in a huge contest for Big 12 contention.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Utah Utes NCAAF game to be played on November 1, 2025 on ESPN.

The Cougars rallied to beat Iowa State, while the Utes dominated Colorado. What else happened league-wide in Week 9?

CINCINNATI — The Bearcats have some more bulletin-board material in the underdog role this week. UC is on the gridiron for the first time since their Big 12 opener against Kansas. The Utah Utes are currently 8.5-point favorites on the Fanduel Sportsbook with a point total set at 56.5

ESPN's 'College GameDay' will broadcast from the University of Utah on November 1st, hyping up the football match between the Utah Utes and the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham says the Utes will see how Dampier progresses this week and will play the QB that gives them the best chance to win.