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Cincinnati Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Tulane in Week 9

By Mitch Kaiser

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 02: Deshawn Pace #20 of the Cincinnati Bearcats is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 2, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 02: Deshawn Pace #20 of the Cincinnati Bearcats is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 2, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Tulane Football. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Tulane Football. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Tyrick James will have two touchdown receptions

Tulane’s tight end Tyrick James is arguably their best offensive player. He’s leading the team in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. I don’t expect the Green Wave to score much in this game but when they do, they’ll need to go their tight end to put up points.

Tight end is the one position that Cincinnati struggles to defend from time to time. Deshawn Pace and Ty Van Fossen are terrific linebackers but sometimes are a bit undersized against some of the bigger tight ends. As good as Cincinnati’s defense is, I don’t believe they’ll be able to shut out this Green Wave offense who really isn’t all that bad.

Tulane averages 32.1 points a game as their offense is certainly not the reason they’re losing games. I predict Tyrick James will catch two touchdown passes this Saturday.

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