Cincinnati Bearcats aim for bowl eligibility at No. 17 Houston

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Cincinnati Bearcats aim for bowl eligibility at No. 17 Houston
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The Cincinnati Bearcats travel to Houston on Nov. 7, striving for bowl eligibility against the No. 17 Cougars. Cincinnati's quarterback, JC French IV, has completed 1,773 passing yards and aims to enhance his performance against a potent Houston offense led by quarterback Conner Weigman, who has 2,053 passing yards this season. The Bearcats will likely need a strong running game to succeed, as they have exceeded 250 rushing yards in four of their five victories. The Houston Cougars have a strong third-down efficiency and have not trailed at halftime in the majority of their games this season.

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  • •Cincinnati aims for bowl eligibility with a victory at Houston.
  • •JC French IV has thrown for 1,773 yards and 13 touchdowns.
  • •Conner Weigman leads Houston with 2,053 passing yards this season.
  • •Cincinnati needs a strong rushing game to compete with Houston's offense.
  • •Houston has only trailed at halftime once this season.
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  • 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bold predictions as UC tries to win at No. 17 Houston Nov. 7
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Cincinnati Bearcats football travels to No. 17 Houston in hopes of bowl-eligible victory

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