Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils: Game updates

It is “Nipp at noon” as Cincinnati Bearcats football returns to Nippert Stadium for the first time in nearly a month to host their homecoming game with Arizona State. This is the third straight noon kickoff at home for the Bearcats and their fourth overall.

Arizona State arrived in Cincinnati Thursday to acclimate for the start which will be 9 am for those watching from Tempe. The Bearcats are 61-32-4 all-time on homecoming. Last year's Iowa State loss was their first homecoming defeat since falling to SMU in overtime in Luke Fickell's first year, 2017.

Live updates

Defenses lock in — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

Cincinnati was able to move just 19 yards on five plays on its sixth drive of the day. A Mason Fletcher punt gave the Sun Devils the ball back at their own 26-yard line.

UC gets the ball back — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

Evan Pryor flies to the end zone — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 17 — Q2

ASU punted on the first play of the second quarter. After starting the following drive at their own 9-yard line, the Bearcats moved 91 yards in six plays, capped off with a 55-yard touchdown run from Evan Pryor.

Hawks pins 46-yarder — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 10 — Q1

The Bearcats could only get 13 yards on six plays following the Sun Devil turnover on downs, but Nathan Hawks nailed a 46-yarder to give UC the lead with about two minutes left in the first quarter.

UC forces turnover on downs — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 7 — Q1

Teams trade turnovers, Bearcats capitalize— Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 7 — Q1

Brendan Sorsby threw an interception on the fifth play of the drive following Arizona State's touchdown, but on the very next play Antwan Peek Jr. punched out a fumble from the chest of Sun Devil running back Cam Skattebo and Kameron Wilson grabbed it, starting the Bearcat drive at the ASU 22-yard line.

Two plays later, Brendan Sorsby ran in for the touchdown.

Sun Devils hit scoreboard first — Arizona State 7, Cincinnati 0 — Q1

Sun Devil star rusher Cam Skattebo punched in his ninth touchdown of the season to cap off a six-play, 66-yard drive on Arizona State's first possession of the game.

Bearcats unable to convert first possession — Arizona State 0, Cincinnati 0 — Q1

The Bearcats received the game's opening kick and took a touchback, but quickly went three-and-out and punted back to the Sun Devils. Arizona State takes over at its own 34.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils score updates

This section will be updated when the game begins

1	2	3	4	F
ARIZONA STATE	7	X	X	X	7
CINCINNATI	10	7	X	X	17

Stopping Arizona State's Skattebo is key for Cincinnati Bearcats

Arizona State features running back Cam Skattebo who is third in the nation in all-purpose yards and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his part in the win over No. 16Utah. UC's defense hero UCF's highly-rated offense to 13 points last week and linebacker Jake Golday was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. Antwan Peek Jr. was named to the Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week after forcing two UCF fumbles.

Welcome to Nippert Stadium Arizona State

According to Phil Steele's College Football Preview, Arizona State hasn't been this far east since playing Georgia in 2009. It's their first trip to Ohio since facing Ohio State in 1980. UC won both previous matchups in Tempe in 1976 and 1954. The last was the final Cincinnati victory for Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman.

Watch Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils on ESPN+

Check out quotes from UC's Scott Satterfield, Jake Golday, Cort Braswell on facing Arizona State Saturday for Homecoming at noon here.

The Enquirer's Scott Springer scouted the Arizona State Sun Devils in advance of today's contest. You can see what he thinks of the Bearcats' opponent here.

Last week, the Bearcat defense shut down a usually explosive UCF attack in a 19-13 win. Here are some reactions (and maybe even some overreactions) from the game.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State time today

Date: Oct. 19
Time: Noon (Eastern)
Location: Nippert Stadium (38,007)

What channel is Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils on today?

TV channel: ESPN+
Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: 700WLW

Cincinnati Bearcats football vs. Arizona State will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Shawn Kenney on play-by-play, Max Starks as analyst and Shane Sparks reporting from the sideline. You can stream the game on ESPN+ The radio call on 700WLW features Dan Hoard on play-by-play, former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Jim Kelly on color, former UC quarterback Tony Pike on the sideline and Mo Egger spinning plates as host/engineer.

There are a few factors that could make or break this game for each team. The Enquirer's Scott Springer put together a list of five things to watch in this Week 8 matchup for the Bearcats.

Linebacker Jake Golday named Big 12 Newcomer of Week

With six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Bearcats' game against UCF last week, the transfer linebacker from the University of Central Arkansas was honored with Newcomer of the Week recognition from the Big 12 .You can read more here.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State history

Series record: Cincinnati Bearcats lead 2-0
Cincinnati Bearcats last win: 1976 (14-0)
Arizona State's last win: Sun Devils lost in 1954 and 1976

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State predictions

In my preseason picks, I had this down as UC's fifth win of the season. While they struggled to stop Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks in a 44-41 loss in Lubbock, they did hold UCF's RJ Harvey below 100 yards in the 19-13 win in Orlando. Skattebo has been under 100 in three games, including their one loss at Texas Tech 30-22 where he was held to 60 yards.

Regardless of what preparations the Sun Devils take, traveling across three time zones is difficult, particularly with an early start time and a new quarterback.

Both teams have momentum, but UC hasn't been at Nippert in about a month and it should be ideal football weather for a Midwestern team. I'm going to alter my original score a bit but stick with the Bearcats.

Prediction: Cincinnati 32, Arizona State 21

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arizona State betting odds

Game lines and odds from DraftKings as of Thursday:

Spread: -5.5 Cincinnati
Over/under: 51
Money line: +180 Arizona State, -218 Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State injury updates

The biggest update of the week came early when Arizona declared starting quarterback Sam Leavitt out with a rib injury suffered in their victory over Utah last week. Jeff Sims takes his place and has experience at Nebraska and Georgia Tech. In 2020, he helped Georgia Tech defeat Scott Satterfield's Louisville squad with a fourth-quarter comeback.

For the Bearcats, wide receiver Tyrin Smith remains out with a hamstring issue. Receiver Aaron Turner has returned to practice but UC will attempt to redshirt him along with running back Chance Williams to preserve a year of eligibility for each.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Arizona State weather update

The Weather Channel as of Saturday morning called for mostly sunny skies with a high of 73.

UC's Satterfield, Johnson, Bartlett, Golday, Kiner, Sorsby spole last week on UC's win in Orlando. You can view their comments here.

Cincinnati Bearcats 2024 football schedule

Aug. 31, Towson (W 38-20)
Sept. 7, Pitt (L 28-27)
Sept. 14 at Miami University (W 27-16)
Sept. 21, Houston (W 34-0)
Sept. 28 at Texas Tech (L 44-41)
Oct. 12 at UCF (W 19-13)
Oct. 19, Arizona State
Oct. 26 at Colorado
Nov. 9, West Virginia
Nov. 16 at Iowa State
November. 23 at Kansas State
Nov. 30, TCU

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Arizona State Sun Devils football 2024 schedule

Aug. 31, Wyoming (W 48-7)
Sept. 7, Mississippi State (W 30-23)
Sept. 12 at Texas State (W 31-28)
Sept. 21 at Texas Tech (L 30-22)
Oct. 5, Kansas (W 35-31)
Oct. 11, Utah (W 27-19)
Oct. 19 at Cincinnati
Nov. 2 at Oklahoma State
Nov. 9, UCF
Nov. 16 at Kansas State
Nov. 23, BYU
Nov. 30 at Arizona

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