As we get closer to Friday, national media has found some areas where Cincinnati can be competitive versus Alabama.
In today’s media availability, Mike Denbrock (Bearcats’ offensive coordinator) said, ‘We belong here.’ Cincinnati is the lone undefeated team in the College Football Playoff. Luke Fickell’s group belongs in the CFP, but it has the daunting task of having to defeat the defending national champions in a semifinal game. Despite being a 14-point underdog, ESPN’s Todd Blackledge highlighted two areas where the Bearcats could earn an upset victory. He has been impressed with its defensive secondary.
“This is an excellent secondary led by two wonderful corners,” Blackledge said to reporters via Zoom.