Even if its recent performances has not warranted a prime-time slot, the Cincinnati Bearcats will play their next game under the bright lights of Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats are on a bye this week but they will return to play during Homecoming weekend on Oct. 22 with a 7 p.m. kickoff against the East Carolina Pirates.
Interestingly enough, ECU is the last American Athletic Conference team that UC defeated, as a last-second field goal from Andrew Gantz gave the Bearcats a 19-16 road victory against the Pirates in the final game of the 2015 regular season.
Since then UC is 3-4, including 3-3 start to the 2016 campaign.