Cincinnati at Utah - 2025 Matchup Preview
Cincinnati logo Cincinnati Bearcats at Utah UtesUtah logo
Saturday, November 1st 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Rice-Eccles Stadium - Salt Lake City, UT  (Big 12)

 
Bearcats (5 - 1) (4 - 2 - 0)
Coach Scott Satterfield (8 - 16)
Avg Score : 36 - 19 (37 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.8 - 3.2 (#28)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
UTAH 2nd straight Home Game
UTAH is playing their 4th straight game
CIN is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Utah -10.5  (SP+ UTAH -8)

Projected Score: CIN: 24 - UTAH: 34 (58)
UTAH Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
CIN Travel: 1446 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Utes (5 - 1) (5 - 1 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (167 - 86)
Avg Score : 40 - 14 (38 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.8 - 2.2 (#14)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
 
Cincinnati's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 Cincinnati vs Nebraska+6.552.5L 17 - 20UY
Sat 9/6 Cincinnati vs Bowling Green-21.546.5W 34 - 20ON
Sat 9/13 Cincinnati vs Northwestern State-48.555.5W 70 - 0OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Cincinnati at Kansas+5.555.5W 37 - 34OY
Sat 10/4 Cincinnati vs Iowa State-1.555.5W 38 - 30OY
Sat 10/11 Cincinnati vs UCF-10.055.5W 20 - 11UN
Sat 10/18 Cincinnati at Oklahoma State-21.557.5
Sat 10/25 Cincinnati vs Baylor-7.5
Sat 11/1 Cincinnati at Utah+10.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Cincinnati vs Arizona-10
Sat 11/22 Cincinnati vs BYU-1
Sat 11/29 Cincinnati at TCU+2.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Cincinnati's Schedule
Utah's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Utah at UCLA-6.550.5W 43 - 10OY
Sat 9/6 Utah vs Cal Poly-42.553.5W 63 - 9OY
Sat 9/13 Utah at Wyoming-24.547.5W 31 - 6UY
Sat 9/20 Utah vs Texas Tech-3.558.5L 10 - 34UN
Sat 9/27 Utah at West Virginia-13.546.5W 48 - 14OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Utah vs Arizona State-9.544.5W 42 - 10OY
Sat 10/18 Utah at BYU-3.049.5
Sat 10/25 Utah vs Colorado-21
Sat 11/1 Utah vs Cincinnati-10.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Utah at Baylor-10
Sat 11/22 Utah vs Kansas State-19.5
Fri 11/28 Utah at Kansas-9.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 4, Bad 3, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Utah's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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#8 (.39)51% (13)3653% (10)3.66 (5)19149% (23)2605.08 (12)#89 (.2)44% (97)19.245% (98)43% (90)2.94 (18)68.80.70.7
UTAH#20 (.33)52% (9)39.554% (6)3.64 (7)24950% (19)2125.38 (5)#13 (.02)34% (12)13.836% (21)32% (11)3.5 (49)46.311.2
 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
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
UTAH#120 (.08)37% (125)38% (116)2.73 (114)13035% (119)1993.4 (111)#7 (.05)35% (4)37% (10)34% (6)3.13 (15)46.31.81.5



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIN Offense6363750.9%5.080.7214501912606.352%48%53%49%13%.39
UTAH Defense613.817.734.5%3.51.2 - - - - - 53%47%36%32%16%.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CIN Defense619.23443.8%2.940.7 - - - - - 44%56%45%43%14%.2
UTAH Offense639.538.352.2%5.381264602492125.754%46%54%50%9%.33

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Cincinnati624:0020.535%78%7.368.80.70.75.32.5030.6
Utah631:4226.261%80%5.246.311.26.22.7129.1
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
CIN Offense652% (63)53% (10)30.2190.86.311 (61).27 (20)3.66 (5)79% (32)8% (38)0.96 (66)
UTAH Defense653% (101)36% (21) - - - - (25)2.34 (11)74% (85)10% (63)0.96 (76)
 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 Defense644% (14)45% (98) - - - - .13 (91)3.27 (126)74% (85)10% (74)0.93 (63)
UTAH Offense654% (36)54% (6)43.8248.75.719 (7).31 (12)3.64 (7)79% (32)5% (6)0.91 (96)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIN Offense648% (76)49% (23)17.526.8259.59.714.816 (9)1 (4).55 (8)1.7 (27)29% (37)40% (12).65 (5)5% (48)2.2 (30)
UTAH Defense647% (38)32% (11) - - - - - - 6 (29).03 (12)1.7 (120)34% (29)26% (34).2 (39)6% (58)2.1 (91)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CIN Defense656% (124)43% (90) - - - - - - 1 (128).25 (73)1.4 (27)32% (67)34% (113).33 (86)5% (112)1.9 (47)
UTAH Offense646% (100)50% (19)21.229.2211.57.31012 (39)3 (26).36 (36)1.3 (130)25% (12)46% (2).72 (3)3% (9)1.8 (120)

Cincinnati's Power Ratings
Cincinnati's Power Rating: 19.04  #31
Cincinnati's Offense Rating: 26.89  #13
Cincinnati's Defense Rating: 7.85  #69
2025 Talent Rating: 798.00  #53
Blue Chip Ratio: 2%  #79
Cincinnati's 2025 Expected Record: 8.8 - 3.2
Cincinnati's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.9  #30
Cincinnati's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.4  #34
Cincinnati's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.8  #39

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Cincinnati: 19.04   Utah: 25.72

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Cincinnati: 11.9   Utah: 19.6




Utah's Power Ratings
Utah's Power Rating: 25.72  #17
Utah's Offense Rating: 24.21  #19
Utah's Defense Rating: -2.63  #23
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00  #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13  #36
Utah's 2025 Expected Record: 9.8 - 2.2
Utah's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 19.6  #16
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.6  #33
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 14.1  #6

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Cincinnati Scoring
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense on Road: 37
Defense: 19.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 34

Cincinnati's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Utah 34
Cincinnati 24


Total Points: 58

Based on Last 4 Games
Cincinnati 29
Utah 28

Total Points: 57

Based on Entire Season
Utah 33
Cincinnati 26

Total Points: 59
Utah Scoring
Offense: 39.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.3
Defense: 13.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 17.7

Utah's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Utah000 Overs
Cincinnati000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#31) CIN at (#17) UTAH
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCINUTAH
Power RatePwr #31 #17
SP+SP+ #30 #16
Perf GradeGrade #7 #27
OffenseOff #3 #19
DefenseDef #35 #48
Spec TeamsST #19 #36
TalentTal #53 #66
Blue ChipsBC% #79 #36

Cincinnati Notes
(10/12) Five straight wins after ugly W over UCF. Outgained
(10/4) Huge W vs ISU, Run Off mauled for 260+ yds, 8 ypc
(9/23) OL has been great early, int if that will hold up
(9/23) QB Sorsby has really upped his game, dynamic
(8/29) Sorsby passing awful vs Neb, tough runner.
(8/29) Run Off good vs Neb, Run Def good, Pass not
(7/30) Def good LY, lost all DBs. 4 DE/4 DB portals
(6/21) QB, TE good, RB/WR portals, OL ok, Off jump?
(5/31) TE Royer good, can FCS Caldwell be a #1 WR?
(5/31) Pass rush? DE has 1 good portal, lots of ?
(5/31) LB & DB should be strong, DB portals good

Utah Notes
(9/20) Killed by T Tech, Off awful, Dampier worse. Ugly
(9/20) Is Off any good or feasted on cupcakes early?
(7/22) RBs Parker (WSU) good, leads 4 portal adds
(7/22) WR rebuild. Top 2 from NM LY, 6 portal adds
(7/20) LB L Damuni has 4 years starting exp, hurt LY
(6/6) OL returns all 5 starters, top 5 unit in CFB
(5/27) QB Dampier (NM) full control of OC Beck's Off
(5/12) QB Dampier forced 54 missed tackles LY
(4/15) New OC Beck (NM) big improvement. Fun Off?
(4/4) OT Spencer Fano the #1 OT via PFF
(3/20) Def replaces a lot, but always v good.
Cincinnati on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
CIN OffUTAH Def
Perf GradePerf #3 #48
SuccessSuc #13 #12
ExplosiveExp #50 #99
PPAPPA #8 #13
PowerPwr #13 #23
SP+SP+ #34 #6
Pts POPPO #12 #49
HavocHav #33 #60
Cincinnati Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
CIN OffUTAH Def
Run GameRun #9 #58
Run SuccessRSuc #10 #21
Run ExplRExp #66 #76
PPAExp #20 #25
Run BlockR Blk #4 -
OL YdsOLY #5 #11
Stuff RateStuff #39 #20
TackleTak -  #89
Cincinnati Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
CategoryCat
CIN OffUTAH Def
Pass GamePass #4 #95
Pass SuccessPSuc #23 #11
Pass ExplPExl #27 #120
PPAExp #8 #12
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #64 #22
F7 HavocF7 #38 #63
DB HavocDB #48 #58
Utah on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatUTAH OffCIN Def
Perf GradePerf #19 #35
SuccessSuc #9 #97
ExplosiveExp #133 #42
PPAPPA #20 #89
PowerPwr #19 #69
SP+SP+ #33 #39
Pts POPPO #5 #18
HavocHav #3 #105
Utah Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
UTAH OffCIN Def
Run GameRun #19 #20
Run SuccessRSuc #6 #98
Run ExplRExp #96 #63
PPAExp #12 #91
Run BlockR Blk #41 -
OL YdsOLY #7 #126
Stuff RateStuff #8 #117
TackleTak -  #8
Utah Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatUTAH OffCIN Def
Pass GamePass #39 #35
Pass SuccessPSuc #19 #90
Pass ExplPExl #130 #27
PPAExp #36 #73
Pass Block/RushP Blk #4 #130
F7 HavocF7 #6 #74
DB HavocDB #9 #112
Program Comparison
UTAH 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average P4
'25 Profile: Up to CFP Hopefuls

CIN 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Rice-Eccles Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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CIN's OC Brad Glenn (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brendan Sorsby9915365%14481419.5
Brady Lichtenberg4667%56109.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Evan Pryor4434927.946
Tawee Walker (Tr)6434435.422
Brendan Sorsby5232756.329
Manny Covey54408.824
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Caleb Goodie (Tr)17354220.882
Cyrus Allen (Tr)27294510.944
Jeff Caldwell (Tr)16278317.440
Joe Royer16265316.673

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CIN's DC Tyson Veidt (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jake Golday553321
Trevon Gola-Callard342003
Jonathan Thompson304120
Christian Harrison (Tr)292005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jake Golday553321
Jack Dingle182220
Jalen Hunt143200
Robert Jackson52200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Logan Wilson201005
Christian Harrison (Tr)292005
Trevon Gola-Callard342003

UTAH's OC Jason Beck (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Devon Dampier (Tr)11816572%11311136.9
Byrd Ficklin99100%1381015.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Devon Dampier (Tr)6537855.824
Wayshawn Parker (Tr)5233536.443
NaQuari Rogers (Tr)7129864.223
Hunter Andrews1311318.725
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Ryan Davis (Tr)39416210.756
Dallen Bentley24270311.344
Tobias Merriweather (Tr)7105015.036
Wayshawn Parker (Tr)691215.252

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UTAH's DC Morgan Scalley (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Henry Daley2711801
Johnathan Hall261002
Jackson Bennee261003
Lander Barton251100
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Henry Daley2711801
Logan Fano154201
Kash Dillon102200
Nate Tilmon101110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Smith Snowden171005
Jackson Bennee261003
Blake Cotton (Tr)90002