When a 7-1 team plays a 2-6 squad, it can seem like the former only needs to show up to win. That’s not the case, of course, as any team can beat any other no matter the circumstances. So even though the Cincinnati Bearcats are 12.5-point favorites against the Navy Midshipmen this weekend, they still have to be on their game to come away with a victory. That includes earning the edge in the following areas.
UC’s rushing defense vs. Navy’s rushing offense
One team doesn’t let you run at all while the other only wants to run.