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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) will host the Oklahoma Sooners (3-0).
The Bearcats are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +14) against the Sooners (with an over/under of 60.5 points).
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Game Info for Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Nippert Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | -14 | -111 | -109 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 | -577 | +421 |
Oklahoma Pick Insights
- Oklahoma is a perfect 3-0-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 14-point favorites this season, Oklahoma is 3-0 against the spread.
- In Oklahoma’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
Oklahoma Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Oklahoma has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by compiling 534 yards per game. The defense ranks 32nd (289 yards allowed per game).
- Oklahoma has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (third-best with 55.7 points per game) and scoring defense (fifth-best with 9.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Oklahoma has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by averaging 358 per game. The Sooners rank 63rd on defense (209 passing yards allowed per game).
- Oklahoma has the 50th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (176 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 16th-best with just 80 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Oklahoma has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (best with a 65.8% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (19th-best with a 29.8% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season.
- Oklahoma owns the fourth-best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing eight turnovers (fifth in the FBS) while turning it over two times (11th in the FBS).
Oklahoma’s Best Players
- Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 905 yards (301.7 ypg) to lead Oklahoma, completing 82.5% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 35 rushing yards on 10 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Tawee Walker has 161 rushing yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns.
- Jovantae Barnes has been handed the ball 28 times this year and racked up 122 yards (40.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Andrel Anthony’s team-high 254 yards as a receiver have come on 14 receptions (out of 17 targets) with one touchdown.
- Nic Anderson has reeled in five passes while averaging 62.7 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Jalil Farooq’s eight catches have turned into 159 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jaren Kanak has one sack to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 10 tackles.
- Oklahoma’s top-tackler, Danny Stutsman, has 25 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Trace Ford leads the team with one interception, while also collecting four tackles and one pass defended.
Cincinnati Betting Insights
- Cincinnati is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Cincinnati has hit the over in all of its three games with a set total.
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati’s offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 12th-best in the FBS with 525.3 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 307.3 total yards per game, which ranks 44th.
- Cincinnati ranks 30th in the FBS with 39 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 60th with 21.7 points ceded per game on defense.
- In terms of passing, Cincinnati ranks 29th in the FBS (286 passing yards per game) and 45th defensively (197.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Cincinnati’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, putting up 239.3 rushing yards per contest (eighth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 46th by allowing 109.7 rushing yards per game.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Cincinnati ranks 26th in the FBS (51.1% third-down conversion rate) and 49th on the other side of the ball (34.3% third-down rate allowed).
- Cincinnati has registered six forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and committed four turnovers (61st in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 29th in the FBS.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has thrown for 735 yards on 55-of-83 passing with seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 144 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner has rushed for 289 yards on 47 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Xzavier Henderson has registered 20 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 299 (99.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 24 times and has one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has caught 10 passes and compiled 168 receiving yards (56 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Dee Wiggins’ seven catches (on 13 targets) have netted him 142 yards (47.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Eric Phillips leads the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and three tackles.
- Cincinnati’s tackle leader, Daniel Grzesiak, has 13 tackles, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Bryon Threats has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
