Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Pittsburgh Panthers will be on the road this week for a matchup in Cincinnati against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Pittsburgh is undefeated to start the year following a 31 point rout of Kent State in week one. Defensively Pittsburgh held on giving up just 24 points including none in the fourth quarter on 212 total yards. Offensively the Panthers dominated scoring 55 points on nearly 570 total yards of offense. For other college football news see our College Football Picks

Eli Holstein carried the load for the Pittsburgh offense a week ago completing 30 passes for 330 yards and three scores. Nate Yarnell came on to complete 4 passes for 33 yards and one score and ran the ball four times for 15 yards as well. Desmond Reed led all ball carriers in the game with 145 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. Kenny Johnson was the top receiver for Pittsburgh with 105 yards and one touchdown on 7 receptions. Rafael Williams Jr added four catches for 31 yards and two scores in the game.

The Cincinnati Bearcats stay at home this week undefeated after an 18 point victory against Towson in week one. Defensively Cincinnati had some issues giving up twenty points on 438 yards but allowed just three points in the second-half to seal the victory. Offensively Cincinnati dominated scoring 38 points on nearly 660 total yards.

Brendan Sorsby led the Cincinnati offense completing 22 passes for 303 yards and two scores and ran the ball five times for five yards and two touchdowns as well. Evan Pryor led all ball carriers in the game with 105 yards and one score on 4 carries. Xazavier Henderson was receiver number one for Cincinnati in week one with 101 yards and one touchdown on 7 receptions.

Both teams come into this week having fared well in week 1 as they will each look to continue that trend. Cincinnati has the edge however as they are the better overall team in front of their home fans. Take the Bearcats to do just enough to remain undefeated as they pull off a narrow win against Pittsburgh. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bearcats win and cover 28-24.