Week 1 · Saturday, September 5 at 1:30 PM MT · Nippert Stadium · FOX
Vegas line: Cincinnati -7 · total 51.5
Season Efficiency Comparison
Verified 2026 season ratings for both programs (0-100 scale).
| BC | Metric | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| 55.4 | Offense | 61.0 |
| 60.3 | Defense | 61.1 |
| 52.7 | Pass offense | 62.0 |
| 61.8 | Rush offense | 62.3 |
| 54.2 | Pass rush | 72.0 |
| 65.5 | CFB 360 rating | 67.5 |