College Football 2020: Top 5 Group of Five teams on upset in Week 10

Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Alec Pierce (12), right, celebrates a touchdown catch with Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Michael Young Jr. (8), left, during the first quarter of a college football game against the Memphis Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bearcats lead 21-10.Memphis Tigers At Cincinnati Bearcats Oct 31 /

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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 12: Desmond Ridder #9 of the Cincinnati Bearcats looks to pass under pressure by David Anenih #12 of the Houston Cougars in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Cincinnati (vs. Houston)

Cincinnati was fighting questions about their offense coming into the season. Sure, their defense is elite, but could the Bearcats score? After putting up a combined 91 yards on SMU and Memphis the only question around Cincinnati is if the College Football Playoff is a real possibility.

They’ll need to keep their focus, and avoid a letdown game, if Cincinnati wants to force a CFP discussion for the Group of Five.

It would be easy to fall asleep against Houston. SMU was a ranked opponent to get up for, while Memphis is who they lost to in back-to-back games to lose the AAC last season. Those games were incredibly important to the Bearcats and Houston is just the next team up.

The Cougars are explosive, though. They can score quickly and put unique pressure on opposing defenses. By forcing Cincinnati to cover the entire field, with speed, they could catch the Bearcats napping after two emotional wins.

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