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Cincinnati Football: 3 bold predictions for big matchup at Indiana

By Jacob Ellerbee

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Sep 11, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Myjai Sanders (21) reacts after gaining the ball on a play against the Murray State Racers in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Myjai Sanders (21) reacts after gaining the ball on a play against the Murray State Racers in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Cincinnati will need huge game from its defense to get the win

On the road, Cincinnati will need its defense to continue its dominance. The Bearcats are allowing just 10.5 points per game.

Cincinnati has forced three interceptions this season and hopes to add to that total after facing Indiana. They will do their best to hurry Indiana junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as much as possible. He has thrown more interceptions this season (3) than touchdown passes (2).

Look for Cincinnati to go to a base 4-4 defense if Penix Jr. has trouble completing passes. It’ll create virtually no room for Indiana senior running back Stephen Carr to operate and will put even more pressure on Penix to force throws.

The Bearcats defense will want to go to work early to help quiet a sold-out crowd and give quarterback Desmond Ridder the luxury of controlling the time of possession.

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