Date: Saturday, October 27th
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. EST
TV: CBS Sports Network
Betting Line: Cincinnati -7.5, FPI: 76.1%
Series Record: Cincinnati leads, 2-1
Last week was just what the doctor ordered. The conference win against Tulane gave SMU sole possession of second place, as they are now a direct threat to Houston.
The Mustangs were able to get back on track after defeating enigmatic Tulane. SMU found their quarterback as they just let Ben Hicks play. Hicks was a leader throughout the game, even when things looked bleak for the Mustangs.