The No. 7 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) face the Murray State Racers (1-0) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. Here's what you need to know:

Murray State Overview:

• Strong rushing attack with 307 yards vs Mississippi Valley State
• RB Cortezz Jones: 107 yards, 1 TD
• QB Preston Rice: 116 passing yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
• Defense posted shutout with multiple takeaways
• Jacobi Hearn led with 5 tackles

Cincinnati Overview:

• QB Desmond Ridder: 295 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
• RB Jerome Ford: 121 rushing yards, 1 TD (team total 247 yards)
• Defense allowed 278 total yards
• Deshawn Pace recorded 8 tackles
• Still adjusting to new defensive coordinator

Betting Line:

• Cincinnati -35.5
• Over/Under: 51.5

Analysis: Cincinnati should dominate this matchup given their significant talent advantage. The key will be containing Murray State's run game, as their passing attack poses minimal threat. The Bearcats' offensive firepower should continue rolling as they build momentum for upcoming matchups against Indiana and Notre Dame.

Historical Context: Murray State is 0-5 against AP Top 25 teams in the past 15 years. As Cincinnati looks to strengthen their College Football Playoff case, expect them to handle business decisively against an overmatched opponent.

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