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Head Coach: Scott Satterfield, 1st year, 11th year overall: 76-48
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview 2023
The Cincinnati Bearcats are coming off a 9-3 season in 2022, which included a trip to the AAC Championship Game. They are now entering their first season in the Big 12 Conference, and they will be looking to make a big splash in their new league.
The Bearcats have a number of key players returning in 2023, including quarterback Desmond Ridder, running back Jerome Ford, and wide receiver Alec Pierce. Ridder is a dual-threat quarterback who threw for 3,334 yards and 30 touchdowns last season. Ford is a powerful running back who rushed for 1,242 yards and 13 touchdowns. Pierce is a big-play receiver who caught 65 passes for 884 yards and 11 touchdowns.
The Bearcats also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Darrian Beavers and defensive back Coby Bryant. Beavers is a versatile linebacker who had 95 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season. Bryant is a lockdown cornerback who had five interceptions and 14 passes defended.
The Bearcats have a tough schedule in 2023, but they have the talent to compete with anyone. They will open the season against Eastern Kentucky, followed by games against Pittsburgh, Miami (OH), and Oklahoma. They will also face Iowa State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, UCF, Houston, and West Virginia in Big 12 play.
I predict that the Bearcats will win 8-10 games in 2023. They have the potential to be a top-10 team, but they will need to stay healthy and avoid any major upsets. If they can do that, they will be a dangerous team in the Big 12 and a contender for a New Year's Six bowl game.
Key Players
- Desmond Ridder, QB (2022 stats: 3,334 passing yards, 30 TDs, 8 INTs)
- Jerome Ford, RB (2022 stats: 1,242 rushing yards, 13 TDs)
- Alec Pierce, WR (2022 stats: 65 receptions, 884 yards, 11 TDs)
- Darrian Beavers, LB (2022 stats: 95 tackles, 6.5 sacks)
- Coby Bryant, CB (2022 stats: 5 interceptions, 14 passes defended)
Team Statistics
- Overall record: 9-3
- Big 12 record: 6-2
- Scoring offense: 35.7 points per game
- Scoring defense: 21.3 points per game
- Total offense: 472.3 yards per game
- Total defense: 383.5 yards per game
Prediction
I predict that the Bearcats will win 8-10 games in 2023. They have the potential to be a top-10 team, but they will need to stay healthy and avoid any major upsets. If they can do that, they will be a dangerous team in the Big 12 and a contender for a New Year's Six bowl game.