Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to host Kansas State on September 26

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats will host the Kansas State Wildcats for their Big 12 opener on September 26 at Nippert Stadium. Both teams enter the game unbeaten at 3-0, with Cincinnati defeating Boston College, Western Carolina, and Miami University. Kansas State's victories came against Nicholls, Washington State, and Tulane. The Bearcats lead the all-time series 4-3 but have not won since 1966. Key player for Kansas State, quarterback Avery Johnson, has shown strong performance, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another last week against Tulane. Cincinnati's quarterback JC French IV is also coming off a strong outing, with three total touchdowns against Miami.

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