Appetizer

Cincinnati (-2) at South Florida

 

Who would’ve thought before the season that the winner of this game would sit alone at the top in the Big East?  South Florida has shocked the conference by starting the year 5-0 and being ranked 21^st in the country.  The bad news for Bull fans, however, is that they have yet to play a quality opponent.  Their signature wins are against Florida State (who has since been deemed extremely overrated) and Syracuse (no elaboration needed).  They boast a good defense statistically, but they have yet to face an offense as explosive as Cincinnati’s.  The Bearcats offense ranks 3^rd in the country in scoring offense (42 pts/game), but what’s amazing about that statistic is they are ranked dead last in time of possession.  That means that Heisman hopeful quarterback Tony Pike leads the offense down the field quickly and effectively.  USF gave up 270 pass yards to both Greg Paulus (yeah the former "Dukie") and a struggling FSU offense.  I just don’t see them being capable of slowing down the fast tempo offense that Brian Kelly has implemented.  Cincinnati already proved they can win on the road with their impressive victory over Oregon State on the west coast. 

 

Take the Bearcats minus the points -mfb