Cincinnati at Louisville - 2008 Matchup Preview
 
Bearcats (11 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 26 - 20 (25 - 26 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
CIN 2nd straight Road Game
LOU is playing their 6th straight game
CIN is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: CIN: 24 - LOU: 26 (50)
CIN Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
CIN Travel: 93 miles
Cardinals (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 30 (27 - 25 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Cincinnati's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Cincinnati vs Eastern Kentucky-23.5
Sat 9/6 Cincinnati at Oklahoma+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Cincinnati vs Miami (OH)-23.5
Sat 9/27 Cincinnati at Akron+2.5
Fri 10/3 Cincinnati at Marshall+2.5
Sat 10/11 Cincinnati vs Rutgers-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Cincinnati at UConn+2.5
Thu 10/30 Cincinnati vs South Florida-23.5
Sat 11/8 Cincinnati at West Virginia+2.5
Fri 11/14 Cincinnati at Louisville+2.5
Sat 11/22 Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh-23.5
Sat 11/29 Cincinnati vs Syracuse-23.5
Sat 12/6 Cincinnati at Hawai'i+2.5
Thu 1/1 Cincinnati vs Virginia Tech+2.5

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Predictions for Cincinnati's Schedule
Louisville's 2008 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 8/31 Louisville vs Kentucky-23.5
Sat 9/6 Louisville vs Tennessee Tech-23.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 9/17 Louisville vs Kansas State-23.5
Fri 9/26 Louisville vs UConn-23.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/10 Louisville at Memphis+2.5
Sat 10/18 Louisville vs Middle Tennessee-23.5
Sat 10/25 Louisville vs South Florida-23.5
Sat 11/1 Louisville at Syracuse+2.5
Sat 11/8 Louisville at Pittsburgh+2.5
Fri 11/14 Louisville vs Cincinnati-23.5
Sat 11/22 Louisville vs West Virginia-23.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 12/4 Louisville at Rutgers+2.5

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Predictions for Louisville's Schedule
Important Stats (2008)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CIN.0643%25.941%3.0611842%2690.0137%20.136%35%064.52.11.6
LOU.0442%24.745%2.916538%225-0.19.0234%29.831%34%-0.3655.92.81.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CIN#59 (.21)45% (43)44% (67)3.03 (69)18545% (32)2373.33 (118)#75 (.18)42% (76)46% (94)39% (43)3.51 (40)44.41.51.2
LOU#15 (.31)46% (26)48% (20)3.09 (56)17345% (30)2514.27 (31)#73 (.18)40% (49)40% (44)40% (65)3.98 (87)46.10.81.2



Overall Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIN Offense1425.92542.5%02.1193711182693.645%54%41%42%3%.06
LOU Defense1229.824.833.6%-0.361.6 - - - - - 45%53%31%34%2%.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIN Defense1420.126.337%01.6 - - - - - 45%53%36%35%3%.01
LOU Offense1224.727.441.6%-0.192.8203771652254.451%48%45%38%2%.04

Additional Stats 2008
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Cincinnati1417:3219.433%43%7.164.52.11.600234.2
Louisville1219:1420.238%46%6.255.92.81.600130.5
Run Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CIN Offense1445%41%32.5117.63.615-.013.0663%0%0.69
LOU Defense1245%31% - - - - -.092.4761%0%0.88
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CIN Defense1445%36% - - - - -.052.6251%0%0.79
LOU Offense1251%45%37.8164.54.418-.012.963%0%0.67

Pass Game Stats (2008)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIN Offense1454%42%20.733.7269.18132615.111.132%32%.33%1.6
LOU Defense1253%34% - - - - - - 8.121.437%27%.22%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIN Defense1453%35% - - - - - - 17.081.235%29%.163%1.5
LOU Offense1248%38%18.932.6225.26.911.91617.111.232%30%.222%1.6

Cincinnati's Power Ratings
Cincinnati's Power Rating: NR
Cincinnati's Offense Rating: NR
Cincinnati's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Cincinnati's 2008 Expected Record: -
Cincinnati's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Cincinnati's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Cincinnati's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Cincinnati:    Louisville: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Cincinnati:    Louisville:




Louisville's Power Ratings
Louisville's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Louisville's Offense Rating: NR
Louisville's Defense Rating: NR
2008 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Louisville's 2008 Expected Record: -
Louisville's 2008 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Louisville's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Louisville's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Cincinnati Scoring
Offense: 25.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 25
Defense: 20.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 26.3

Cincinnati's 2008 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 14
Record on Road: 5 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Louisville 26
Cincinnati 24

Total Points: 50

Based on Last 4 Games
Louisville 27
Cincinnati 23

Total Points: 50

Based on Entire Season
Cincinnati 26
Louisville 24

Total Points: 50
Louisville Scoring
Offense: 24.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 27.4
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8

Louisville's 2008 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 4 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202212/17Louisville24Cincinnati7Louisville -2.5Louisville38.5Under
201312/05Cincinnati24Louisville31Louisville -6.5Louisville0
201210/26Louisville34Cincinnati31
201110/15Cincinnati25Louisville16
201010/15Louisville27Cincinnati35
200910/24Cincinnati41Louisville10
200811/14Louisville20Cincinnati28
200710/13Cincinnati24Louisville28
200610/14Louisville23Cincinnati17
200510/22Cincinnati22Louisville46
200411/27Louisville70Cincinnati7
200311/28Cincinnati40Louisville43
200211/07Louisville14Cincinnati24
200110/27Cincinnati13Louisville28
200010/13Louisville38Cincinnati24
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Louisville1020 Overs
Cincinnati501 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 81 - 11 - 00 - 1
Road Teams8 - 71 - 11 - 00 - 1

(#) CIN at (#) LOU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCINLOU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Cincinnati on Offense
CategoryCat
CIN OffLOU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Cincinnati Run Game
CategoryCat
CIN OffLOU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Cincinnati Pass Game
CategoryCat
CIN OffLOU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Louisville on Offense
CategoryCatLOU OffCIN Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Louisville Run Game
CategoryCat
LOU OffCIN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Louisville Pass Game
CategoryCatLOU OffCIN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
LOU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

CIN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'08 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 59°
Rematch from Week 12
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Cincinnati won at Louisville this year (28-20)

Previous Matchups
Louisville beat Cincinnati in 2022 (24-7)

  
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