The Cincinnati Bearcats (8-0) host the Tulsa Hurricanes (3-5) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST on ESPN2, marking Cincinnati's first-ever College GameDay appearance. This comes after Cincinnati dropped from No. 2 to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Betting Odds:

• Cincinnati: -22.5 (-110)
• Tulsa: +22.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 54 (Over -115, Under -105)

Key Trends:

• Tulsa: 1-4 ATS in last 5 games
• Tulsa: Over hit in 6 of last 7 games
• Cincinnati: Over hit in 5 of last 7 AAC games

Key Players: Cincinnati:

• QB Desmond Ridder: 64% completion rate, 18 TDs, 4 INTs
• LB Darrian Beavers: 55 tackles, 3 sacks, Butkus Award semifinalist

Tulsa:

• RB Shamari Brooks: 4.9 YPC, 4 TDs (team won every game he rushed 100+ yards)
• LB Justin Wright: 45 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 pick-six

Prediction: Expect Cincinnati to make a statement win after feeling disrespected by the playoff committee. The Bearcats' offensive firepower and defensive prowess should lead to a convincing victory over Tulsa.

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