Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Utah Utes, Odds, Preview, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1, 6-2 ATS, 5-3 O/U) take on the Utah Utes (6-2, 6-2 ATS, 5-3 O/U) in a Big 12 showdown on Saturday evening, and we have everything you need to know and the prediction. The Bearcats posted a home win against Baylor last week. The Utes earned a home win against Colorado in their recent action.
Can the Utes post another blowout win on Saturday evening? Check out the Cincinnati vs. Utah prediction. When it comes to college football selections, our NCAAF Predictions are stellar.
Cincinnati Earns Sixth Straight Win
The Cincinnati Bearcats are one of the hottest teams in the country. Cincinnati is battling atop the Big 12 with BYU with an undefeated 5-0 record. They lost the season opener against Nebraska and have since won six games in a row, with most by huge margins. This includes a home win against UCF and a road win against Oklahoma State two weeks ago. Next, the Bearcats resumed their dominance with a 41-20 home win against Baylor to cover the 3.5 point spread. They have covered in five of their past six games. The Bearcats are ranked #17 in the AP Top 25.
Brendan Sorsby is having an outstanding season. The junior QB has surpassed 200 yards in all but three games. He was quiet last week in the air, managing 111 yards, but was dangerous on the ground. Sorsby has posted 1843 passing yards and a 20:1 TD to INT ratio. He has 425 rushing yards.
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The rushing offense is dangerous. Evan Pryor has netted at least 60 yards in five of his past six games. He has 478 rushing yards. Pryor is injured and will not suit up. Tawee Walker is also having a productive season, issuing 466 yards. Caleb Goodie has been kept in check recently and has 359 receiving yards on the season. Cyrus Allen is targeted the most of any receiver. The senior yielded 36 yards last week and has brought in 381 yards. The Cincinnati offense delivered 376 total yards last week. They are averaging 437 yards per game.
The Bearcats' defense has also been key in many of the wins. The group was sharp last week, keeping Baylor to only 266 total yards. They have only given up more than 20 points in two games. They are holding opponents to 368 yards per game. Safety Christian Harrison has made 35 tackles and broken up six passes. The pass defense is shaky, standing 77th, while the rush defense is the strength of the unit, coming in at 69th.
Cincinnati is averaging 37.9 points on the year, marking them 15th. The Bearcats are keeping opponents to an average of only 18.9 points, placing them 25th.
Utah Continues Dominance in Sixth Win
The Utah Utes are seeking a second consecutive win. Utah is battling for positioning in the conference standings. Several teams in the Big 12 are hovering near the 3-2 mark. Utah is 2-1 this month. They beat Arizona State 42-10 after their bye earlier this month. Next, Utah had to play a ranked BYU squad and was dealt a 24-21 road loss. The Utes rebounded with a 53-7 pounding of Colorado last week to cover the 15-point spread and improved to 3-2 in conference play. The Utes have covered in three of their past five games. They are rated #24 in the AP Top 25.
Devon Dampier is steady but doesn’t register huge numbers. He has yet to reach 250 passing yards in a game. The junior QB managed 1375 passing yards and a 13:4 TD to INT ratio. He did not play last week and is questionable. If he is unable to play, Bryd Ficklin will be under center. He reported 140 passing yards and two TDs last week.
Utah will run more than pass. Waysawn Parker usually sees about 10 rushes per game. The sophomore RB netted 145 yards on Saturday and has recorded 503 rushing yards on the season. Naquari Rogers had 25 yards last week and 325 rushing yards on the year.
Utah has two players with 300 + receiving yards. Ryan Davis is having a magnificent season. The senior WR has reached 100 yards twice this season and has racked up 518 receiving yards. The Utah offense reported a stunning 587 yards last week, improving its season average to 476 yards per game.
The Utes' defense is among the best in the entire country. They have only given up more than 20 points in two games. They held Colorado to only 140 total yards, and are keeping opponents to an average of only 285 yards per game. Safety Jackson Bennet has made a combined 39 tackles on the season. The pass defense is stingy, ranking eighth, while the rush defense stands 59th.
Utah is averaging 39 points on the year, ranking them 12th. The Utes are keeping opponents to 14.3 points, placing them 10th in the country.
Cincinnati vs. Utah Pick
Spread Pick for Cincinnati vs. Utah
- Utah Utes -10 (5 units)
The Cincinnati Bearcats are hot and are a good team, but have barely played on the road. They have played in two road games this season, one of which was against Oklahoma State, which stands at 0-5 in conference play. This will be the toughest road atmosphere the Bearcats have experienced this season. The Utah Utes have won three of their four home games this season. They beat Arizona State by 32 points and just beat Colorado by a 53-7 score.
Furthermore, the Bearcats' defense can be solved. Utah's #1 QB Devon Dampier is questionable, but they scored 57 points without him last week. Also, Utah opts with the run heavily anyway, which plays to its advantage in this matchup. They are averaging 267 rushing yards per game, ranking them sixth in the entire country, and should have more success against a subpar Bearcats' rush defense that is ranked 69th. Also, Cincinnati will not have its usual production in the air against this defense. The Utes have a stingy pass defense that is ranked eighth. Also, Cincinnati's #1 RB Evan Pryor is out with an injury.
Over/Under Pick for Cincinnati vs. Utah
- Under 55.5 (5 units)
I expect this one to go under. The Bearcats' defense has kept the opposition in check, conceding 20 or fewer points in six of their eight games on the year. They held Baylor to just 20 points last week. Utah runs a ton and won’t have quick scoring drives.
In addition, Cincinnati has a slow offense, averaging just over 60 plays per game, ranking them 130th in the country. The Utes' defense is their top strength. The unit has conceded an average of only 17 points in its five conference games. They have given up 10 or fewer points in all but one home game.
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