Throughout the week we’ll be checking in with some of the non-conference opponents facing off with Big Ten teams in 2016 to provide a better idea of what to expect out of the less familiar opponents on this year’s league slate. Today we'll look at Cincinnati.
Opponent: Cincinnati (at Purdue, Sept. 10)
Offseason storyline: Cincinnati was consistently inconsistent and finished 7-6 last season. The offense (537.8 yards per game), when it was clicking and Kiel was healthy, was one of the hardest in the nation to slow down. That side of the coaching staff was plundered during the winter, which leaves new coordinator Zac Taylor to figure out how to turn all those yards into more consistent points.