I think it's a lot to ask Cincinnati to win by 10 here in a rematch of a game they just won by 36 last week.

That was a meaningless road game for West Virginia while Cincinnati had everything to play for as there was a scenario where a win got them the #10 and a bye.

It can be difficult to gauge motivation in these opening round games but I think West Virginia is showing up ready to give an effort knowing they can win this game and its a big rivalry as well.
Cincinnati is fantastic defensively and an elite rebounding team but the Bearcats can be poor at times offensively and turn it over a ton. I think West Virginia puts a scare into Cincinnati this afternoon and we'll back the dog and the pts.