The Cincinnati Bearcats (10-0, 6-0) face the SMU Mustangs (8-2, 4-2) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in a crucial conference matchup. The undefeated Bearcats seek to strengthen their College Football Playoff bid, while SMU aims to play spoiler.

Betting Odds:

• Cincinnati: -11 (-112)
• SMU: +11 (-109)
• Over/Under: 65 (-113/-107)
• Expected combined score: 80.8 points

Key Players: Cincinnati:

• Jerome Ford (RB) - Game-time decision
• Joel Dublanko (LB) - Team-leading 85 tackles
• Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner (CB) - Top cornerback

SMU:

• Tanner Mordecai (QB) - 70% completion rate, 37 TDs, 10 INTs
• Delano Robinson - Leading tackler (60)

Game Analysis:

• SMU's offense averages high points but faces tough Cincinnati defense
• Cincinnati has one signature win at Notre Dame
• Both teams are 5-5 against the spread
• SMU ranks 18th in rush defense
• Teams have combined for 65+ points in multiple games (SMU: 5 games, Cincinnati: 2 games)

Prediction: Despite SMU's explosive offense, Cincinnati's superior defense and playoff aspirations should carry them to victory in what could be a high-scoring affair.

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