How to Watch Indiana's Football Game Against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday

Indiana lost to Cincinnati 38-24 in a game played in Bloomington last season. The game is the first road trip of the season for the Hoosiers. It's also the team's first away game. The incoming transfers feel the game means a lot to them.

Indiana's football team is playing against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday.

Matthews led the Hoosiers with 120 receiving yards on five receptions. Peyton Hendershot hauled in six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Desmond Ridder completed 20-of-36 pass attempts for 210 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford gained 66 yards with two touchdowns on 20 carries. Alec Pierce led Bearcats with five catches for 86 yards. Luke Fickell received eight national coach of the year awards in 2021. Tom Allen is entering his sixth season as Indiana's head coach with a 29-32 overall record.

Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) play Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 24. Cincinnati is a 16.5-point favorite over Indiana. The over/under is 57. 5 points. Indiana leads the all-time series 9-4-2. In the 2021 season, Cincinnati won 38-24 in Bloomington, Indiana, after Indiana's All-American linebacker Micah McFadden was ejected for targeting. Cincinnati was the No. 4 seed in the 2022 College Football Playoff and lost 27-6 to No 1 seed Alabama.

Indiana's offense has produced 91 points in its first three games. The Hoosiers are 3-0, but they have trailed in each of their first 3 games at halftime. Offensive coordinator Bell believes third-down execution and over-aggressive play calling are factors. Indiana plays Cincinnati on Saturday. It's a good sign that the Hoops are able to make offensive adjustments and produce late-game magic with new quarterback Connor Bazelak.

Indiana football is 3-0 and plays the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. Indiana's run defense has been a problem this season. Cincinnati has three running backs with over 100 rushing yards this year. The Bearcat's offensive line has suffered two injuries this term. Luke Fickell's team won 38-24 last season and went to the College Football Playoff.  Caleb Murphy was named Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Western Kentucky. He replaced injured center Zach Carpenter. Jerome Ford was rated a three-star recruit by recruiting services. UC's defensive front has totaled 23 tackles for loss and seven sacks this campaign.

Indiana football is 3-0 and plays the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. Cincinnati defeated Indiana 38-24 last season en route to the College Football Playoff. Jerome Ford, who transferred to UC from Alabama, was rated higher than a three-star by recruiting services entering college.