The 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 for this Week 2 matchup:

Team Performance

Murray State comes off a 35-0 win over Mississippi Valley State, led by:

• RB Cortezz Jones: 107 yards, 1 TD
• Team rushing: 307 total yards
• QB Preston Rice: 116 passing yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
• Defense: Held opponent to 162 total yards

Cincinnati dominated Miami (OH) 49-14 with:

• QB Desmond Ridder: 295 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
• RB Jerome Ford: 121 yards, 1 TD
• Team rushing: 247 total yards
• Defense: Limited opponent to 278 total yards

Betting Information

• Spread: Cincinnati -35.5
• Over/Under: 51.5

Analysis & Prediction

Cincinnati (#7 in AP Poll) should handle Murray State easily for several reasons:

• Bearcats' offensive firepower looks unstoppable
• Murray State's passing game unlikely to threaten
• Racers are 0-5 against AP Top 25 teams in last 15 years
• Cincinnati's defense should contain Murray State's run game

The Bearcats will use this game to build momentum before crucial upcoming matchups against Indiana and Notre Dame as they aim to strengthen their College Football Playoff case.

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