Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils: Game updates

It's “Nipp at noon” as Cincinnati Bearcats football returns to Nippert Stadium for the first time in nearly a month to host their homecoming game against Arizona State. This will be the Bearcats' third straight noon home opener and their fourth overall.

Arizona State arrived in Cincinnati on Thursday to acclimate for kickoff, which will be at 9 a.m. for those watching from Tempe. The Bearcats have a 61-32-4 all-time homecoming record. Last year's loss to Iowa State was the first homecoming loss since the overtime loss to SMU during Luke Fickell's freshman year in 2017.

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The defense intervenes — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

Cincinnati was only able to move 19 yards in five plays on its sixth drive of the day. A Mason Fletcher punt gave the Sun Devils the ball back to their own 26-yard line.

UC gets the ball back — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

Evan Pryor flies into the end zone — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

ASU stumbled on the first play of the second quarter. After starting the ensuing drive at their own 9-yard line, the Bearcats went 91 yards in six plays, capped by a 55-yard touchdown run by Evan Pryor.

Hawks pin 46-yarder — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 10 — Q1

The Bearcats were only able to gain 13 yards in six plays after the Sun Devil turnover on downs, but Nathan Hawks scored a 46-yarder to give UC the lead with about two minutes left in the first quarter.

UC forces turnover on downs — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 7 — Q1

Teams trade turnovers, Bearcats benefit— Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 7 — Q1

Brendan Sorsby threw an interception on the fifth play of the drive after Arizona State's touchdown, but on the very next play Antwan Peek Jr. knocked a fumble off the chest of Sun Devil running back Cam Skattebo and Kameron Wilson grabbed it and started the Bearcat drive at the ASU 22-yard line.

Two plays later, Brendan Sorsby ran in for a touchdown.

The Sun Devils got to the scoreboard first — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 0 — Q1

Sun Devil star rusher Cam Skattebo scored his ninth touchdown of the season, capping a six-play, 66-yard drive on Arizona State's first possession of the game.

Bearcats fail to convert on first possession — Arizona State 0, Cincinnati 0 — Q1

The Bearcats received the opening kickoff of the game and ran a touchback, but quickly went three-pointers and punched back to the Sun Devils. Arizona State takes on 34 on its own.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils results updates

This section will be updated when the game begins

1	2	3	4	F
STATE OF ARIZONA	7	X	X	X	7
CINCINNATI	10	7	X	X	17

Stopping Arizona State's Skattebo is crucial for the Cincinnati Bearcats

Arizona State features running back Cam Skattebo, who is third nationally in all-purpose yards and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his role in the win over No. 16 Utah. UC's defense held UCF's top-rated offense to 13 points last week and linebacker Jake Golday was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. Antwan Peek Jr. was named to the Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week after forcing two UCF fumbles.

Welcome to Nippert Stadium Arizona State

According to Phil Steele's College Football Preview, Arizona State hasn't been this far east since the game against Georgia in 2009. It is their first trip to Ohio since facing Ohio State in 1980. UC won both previous meetings in Tempe in 1976 and 1954. The last was the final Cincinnati victory for Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman.

Watch Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils on ESPN+

Check out UC's Scott Satterfield, Jake Golday and Cort Braswell's quotes about Saturday's home game against Arizona State at noon here.

The Enquirer's Scott Springer scouted the Arizona State Sun Devils ahead of today's contest. You can see what he thinks of the Bearcats' opponent here.

Last week, the Bearcat defense held off a normally explosive UCF attack in a 19-13 win. Here are some reactions (and maybe even some overreactions) from the game.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State time today

Date: Oct 19
Time: Midday (East)
Location: Nippert Stadium (38,007)

What channel is Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils on today?

TV channels: ESPN+
Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: 700WLW

Cincinnati Bearcats football against Arizona State will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Shawn Kenney on play-by-play, Max Starks as analyst and Shane Sparks reporting from the sideline. You can stream the game on ESPN+. The radio call on 700WLW features Dan Hoard on play-by-play, former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Jim Kelly in the paint, former UC quarterback Tony Pike on the sidelines and Mo Egger as host/engineer.

There are a few factors that can make or break this game for any team. The Enquirer's Scott Springer put together a list of five things to watch in this Week 8 game against the Bearcats.

Linebacker Jake Golday was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

With six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Bearcats' game against UCF last week, the transfer linebacker from the University of Central Arkansas was named the Big 12's Newcomer of the Week excellent . You can read more here.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State History

Series balance: The Cincinnati Bearcats lead 2-0
Cincinnati Bearcats last win: 1976 (14-0)
Arizona State's last win: Sun Devils lost in 1954 and 1976

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arizona State Predictions

In my preseason picks, this was UC's fifth win of the season. While they had a hard time stopping Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks in a 44-41 loss in Lubbock, they held UCF's RJ Harvey under 100 yards in a 19-13 win in Orlando. Skattebo was under 100 in three games, including the only loss at Texas Tech, 30-22, where he was limited to 60 yards.

No matter what preparations the Sun Devils make, traveling across three time zones is difficult, especially with an early start time and a new quarterback.

Both teams have momentum, but UC hasn't been to Nippert in about a month and it should be ideal football weather for a team from the Midwest. I'm going to change my original score a bit, but stick with the Bearcats.

Forecast: Cincinnati 32, Arizona State 21

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State betting odds

DraftKings lines and odds as of Thursday:

Spread: -5.5 Cincinnati
Over/under: 51
Money line: +180 Arizona State, -218 Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State injury updates

The biggest update of the week came early when Arizona declared starting quarterback Sam Leavitt out because of a rib injury he suffered in last week's win over Utah. Jeff Sims takes his place and has experience at Nebraska and Georgia Tech. In 2020, he helped Georgia Tech defeat Scott Satterfield's Louisville team with a fourth-quarter comeback.

The Bearcats have sidelined wide receiver Tyrin Smith with a hamstring injury. Receiver Aaron Turner has returned to practice, but UC will try to redshirt him along with running back Chance Williams to preserve a year of eligibility for both.

Weather update Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State

The Weather Channel called for mostly sunny skies with a high of 73 Saturday morning.

UC's Satterfield, Johnson, Bartlett, Golday, Kiner and Sorsby weighed in on UC's win in Orlando last week. You can view their comments here.

Cincinnati Bearcats 2024 football schedule

August 31, Towson (W 38-20)
September 7th, Pitt (L 28-27)
September 14th at Miami University (W 27-16)
September 21, Houston (W 34-0)
September 28th at Texas Tech (L 44-41)
Oct. 12 at UCF (W 19-13)
Oct. 19, Arizona State
October 26 in Colorado
November 9, West Virginia
Nov. 16 at Iowa State
November. 23 at Kansas State
November 30, TCU

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Arizona State Sun Devils 2024 football schedule

August 31, Wyoming (W 48-7)
September 7, Mississippi State (W 30-23)
September 12th at Texas State (W 31-28)
September 21 at Texas Tech (L 30-22)
Oct. 5, Kansas (S 35-31)
Oct. 11, Utah (S 27-19)
October 19th in Cincinnati
Nov. 2 at Oklahoma State
November 9, UCF
Nov. 16 at Kansas State
Nov. 23, BYU
November 30th in Arizona

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