Baylor at Cincinnati Game Matchup
Baylor logo Baylor Bears at Cincinnati BearcatsCincinnati logo
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Nippert Stadium - Cincinnati, OH  (Big 12)

 
Bears (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Dave Aranda (31 - 29)
Avg Score : 34 - 27 (32 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 6) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 2)
BAY 2nd straight Road Game
CIN is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Baylor -2   (SP+ BAY -6.5)

Projected Score: BAY: 29 - CIN: 27 (56)
BAY Win prob: 55% | Cover: 50%
BAY Travel: 881 miles, 1 hrs behind
Bearcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Scott Satterfield (8 - 16)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (27 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.8 - 5.2 (#61)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 6) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
 
Baylor's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Baylor vs Auburn+1.556.5UY
Sat 9/6 Baylor at SMU
Sat 9/13 Baylor vs Samford
Sat 9/20 Baylor vs Arizona State
Sat 9/27 Baylor at Oklahoma State
Sat 10/4 Baylor vs Kansas State
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Baylor at TCU
Sat 10/25 Baylor at Cincinnati
Sat 11/1 Baylor vs UCF
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Baylor vs Utah
Sat 11/22 Baylor at Arizona
Sat 11/29 Baylor vs Houston

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Baylor's Schedule
Cincinnati's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Cincinnati vs Nebraska+6.550.5UY
Sat 9/6 Cincinnati vs Bowling Green
Sat 9/13 Cincinnati vs Northwestern State
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Cincinnati at Kansas
Sat 10/4 Cincinnati vs Iowa State
Sat 10/11 Cincinnati vs UCF
Sat 10/18 Cincinnati at Oklahoma State
Sat 10/25 Cincinnati vs Baylor
Sat 11/1 Cincinnati at Utah
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Cincinnati vs Arizona
Sat 11/22 Cincinnati vs BYU
Sat 11/29 Cincinnati at TCU

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Cincinnati's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
BAY#29 (.25)47% (23)34.446% (37)3.19 (43)17448% (14)2274.28 (30)#74 (.18)39% (38)26.738% (13)42% (78)3.85 (77)58.111.6
CIN#59 (.21)45% (43)25.244% (67)3.03 (69)18545% (32)2373.33 (118)#75 (.18)42% (76)24.646% (94)39% (43)3.51 (40)44.41.51.2
 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
BAY0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
CIN0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BAY Offense1334.43246.8%4.28121401174227552%48%46%48%12%.25
CIN Defense1224.618.842.2%3.511.2 - - - - - 51%49%46%39%16%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BAY Defense1326.730.739.4%3.851.6 - - - - - 54%46%38%42%15%.18
CIN Offense1225.226.744.7%3.331.5224221852375.250%50%44%45%16%.21

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Baylor1325:4820.644%61%5.858.111.65.11.8231.5
Cincinnati1231:4222.142%55%5.344.41.51.25.41.6026.4
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
BAY Offense1352% (61)46% (37)35.1174.3523 (52).18 (41)3.19 (43)77% (42)7% (9)1.01 (50)
CIN Defense1251% (75)46% (94) - - - - .14 (77)3.19 (98)73% (63)11% (51)0.95 (49)
 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
BAY Defense1354% (107)38% (13) - - - - .11 (64)3.03 (74)82% (122)9% (84)1.03 (92)
CIN Offense1250% (72)44% (67)35.31855.219 (73).15 (59)3.03 (69)71% (84)11% (93)1.07 (34)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BAY Offense1348% (75)48% (14)17.227.8227.18.213.229 (12)9 (48).37 (21)1.6 (49)29% (29)36% (24).37 (53)6% (55)2 (91)
CIN Defense1249% (63)39% (43) - - - - - - 5 (117).23 (71)1.7 (108)31% (93)31% (79).34 (86)5% (87)2 (66)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BAY Defense1346% (29)42% (78) - - - - - - 13 (31).26 (80)1.7 (99)34% (39)31% (77).38 (98)6% (80)2.1 (83)
CIN Offense1250% (63)45% (32)2132.9236.57.211.318 (68)7 (26).26 (63)1.4 (121)30% (41)36% (20).5 (10)5% (33)2.1 (67)

Baylor's Power Ratings
Baylor's Power Rating: 10.57 #34
Baylor's Offense Rating: 22.05 #25
Baylor's Defense Rating: 11.48 #47
2025 Talent Rating: 790.00 #49
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #48
Baylor's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Baylor's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.0 #36
Baylor's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #17
Baylor's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #57

Baylor's SP+ Ratings
Baylor's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.0 #36
Baylor's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #17
Baylor's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #57

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 780.38
Average Power Five Talent: 863.55
Average FBS Talent: 682.59

Power Ratings Matchup
Baylor: 10.57   Cincinnati: 7.51

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Baylor: 8.0   Cincinnati: 1.7




Cincinnati's Power Ratings
Cincinnati's Power Rating: 7.51 #44
Cincinnati's Offense Rating: 17.94 #46
Cincinnati's Defense Rating: 9.62 #37
2025 Talent Rating: 776.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #74
Cincinnati's 2025 Expected Record: 6.8 - 5.2

Cincinnati's SP+ Ratings
Cincinnati's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.7 #55
Cincinnati's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #76
Cincinnati's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #44

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 780.38
Average Power Five Talent: 863.55
Average FBS Talent: 682.59


Baylor Scoring
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 32
Defense: 26.7 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.7

Baylor's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Baylor 29
Cincinnati 27


Projected Total Points: 56
Cincinnati Scoring
Offense: 25.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.7
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8

Cincinnati's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202310/21Cincinnati29Baylor32BaylorCincinnati -2.5Baylor51.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Cincinnati001 Overs
Baylor110 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#34) Baylor Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 10.57 #34
Offense Rating: 22.05 #25
Defense Rating: 11.48 #47
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.0 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #17
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #57
Talent Rating: 790.00 #49
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #48
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.28 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Great Pass Success 48%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Baylor Notes
(3/21) QB Robertson back, best of B12. Have depth
(3/21) RBs Washington/Pendergrass back. Great duo
(3/21) WR #1 Cameron back, add Prentice (Bama).
(3/21) OL 4/5 back. Best of B12? Most exp'd for sure
(3/21) Def was Avg LY. 9 portal adds. Return a lot
Baylor     Ratings Matchup     Cincinnati
Power #34
#44
Off #25
#46
Def #47
#37
Talent #49
#54
SP+ #36
#55
SP+ Off #17
#76
SP+ Def #57
#44

Previous Matchups
Baylor beat Cincinnati in 2023 (32-29)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Nippert Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: BAY | CIN
Depth Chart: BAY | CIN
Rosters: BAY | CIN
(#44) Cincinnati Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 7.51 #44
Offense Rating: 17.94 #46
Defense Rating: 9.62 #37
Overall SP+ Rating: 1.7 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #76
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.4 #44
Talent Rating: 776.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #74
Expected Record: 6.8 - 5.2

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 50%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.33 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Good in Scoring Position 3.51 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Good Pass Def Success 39%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Cincinnati Notes
(4/4) DT Dontay Corleone a top 10 DT via PFF
(3/21) QB Sorsby improved. Serviceable
(3/21) RB bad LY, big portal add T. Walker (Wisc)
(3/21) WR meh, added 3 portals. TE Royer really good
(3/21) OL 2/5 back. Bad LY, only 1 portal add?
(3/21) Def good LY, return a lot. 2 DE/4 DB portals
(3/21) HC Satt. hasn't inspired much since App St.
(3/21) Should be make/break yr for OC Glenn


  
Baylor's OC Jake Spavital
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Sawyer Robertson22936862%30712888.3
Walker White (Tr)2540%18003.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Bryson Washington1751028125.951
Dawson Pendergrass12167165.555
Sawyer Robertson6323043.745
Walker White (Tr)41804.58
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Josh Cameron527541014.547
Kole Wilson (Tr)43630414.753
Michael Trigg30395313.242
Bryson Washington2221719.923

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Baylor's DC Matt Powledge
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Travion Barnes (Tr)12911340
Keaton Thomas978420
Devyn Bobby753002
Devin Turner (Tr)512003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Matthew Fobbs-White (Tr)218401
Keaton Thomas978420
Travion Barnes (Tr)12911340
Phoenix Jackson (Tr)455254
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Phoenix Jackson (Tr)455254
Caden Jenkins250004
Devin Turner (Tr)512003

Cincinnati's OC Brad Glenn
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brendan Sorsby24938964%28131877.2
Brady Lichtenberg3560%25005.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Tawee Walker (Tr)190864104.555
Brendan Sorsby10644594.241
Evan Pryor5641867.565
Caleb Goodie (Tr)587017.446
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Joe Royer51532310.438
Caleb Goodie (Tr)21436420.885
Cyrus Allen (Tr)18269114.973
Evan Pryor15181112.180

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Cincinnati's DC Tyson Veidt
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Xavier Williams (Tr)753003
Jake Golday577102
Tayden Barnes (Tr)572016
Antwan Peek Jr.541001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dontay Corleone265340
Jonathan Thompson495213
Jaylon White-McClain (Tr)424222
Jake Golday577102
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Matthew McDoom (Tr)3630010
Tayden Barnes (Tr)572016
Xavier Williams (Tr)753003