Cincinnati vs. UCF Prediction: Bearcats Head to Orlando for Pivotal AAC Showdown

Cincinnati and UCF have played for the last five American Athletic Conference championships. Cincinnati is the current AAC champion. UCf is 5-2, but lost at home to East Carolina last Saturday. The winner of the contest has gone on to play in the AAC title game in each of last 5 seasons.

Cincinnati and UCF are going head-to-head in an AAC showdown in Orlando.

Cincinnati's offense has taken a step back since Desmond Ridder left, but it's still one of the better in the AAC. Quarterback Ben Bryant has 1,761 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. Tyler Scott and Tre Tucker are his top two targets. The running game is the main reason for Cincinnati's success. UCF's defense is solid, especially on the ground, and it ranks third in conference in total defense and is No. 1 in points allowed per game.

Colton Boomer has taken over the placekicking duties at UCF. Ryan Coe, a Delaware transfer, hasn't had the smoothest transition at the same position.

Cincinnati and UCF are going to play each other in an AAC showdown at the Bounce House. Cincinnati's defense is the best in the league. UCf's ground game is good, but statistically Cincinnati has the better run defense.

Cincinnati and UCF meet in the AAC Championship Game in Orlando.