2021 AAC Championship Preview: UH versus Cincinnati

UH junior quarterback Clayton Tune finished the regular season throwing for 3,013 yards and 26 touchdowns. | Steven Paultanis/The CougarOn Saturday afternoon, 11-1 Houston will square off against 12-0 Cincinnati in the 2021 American Athletic Conference Championship Game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Aside from claiming the title of AAC champions, there is a lot is riding on this game for both the Cougars and the Bearcats.

For Cincinnati, a win would keep the undefeated season alive and put the Bearcats in prime position to become the first Group of Five school to make the College Football Playoffs.

For UH, a win over the Bearcats would not only dash Cincinnati’s playoff hopes but…