
Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 9
Updated Sep. 9, 2023 5:34 p.m. ET
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The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) play on Saturday at 6:30 PM ET at Acrisure Stadium against Phil Jurkovec and the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0).
The Panthers' matchup against the Bearcats will be airing on The CW.
Learn more about the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Cincinnati Bearcats.
How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati
- When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on The CW
Pittsburgh's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Wofford | W 45-7 | -37.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Cincinnati | - | |
| 9/16/2023 | at West Virginia | - | - |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. North Carolina | - | - |
| 9/30/2023 | at Virginia Tech | - | - |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Louisville | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at Wake Forest | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | at Notre Dame | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Florida State | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Syracuse | - | - |
| 11/16/2023 | vs. Boston College | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Duke | - | - |
Panthers 2023 Stats & Insights
- Pittsburgh ranks 32nd in total offense this year (491 yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 491 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Pittsburgh has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 21st-best by surrendering just 127 passing yards per game. The Panthers rank 50th on offense (274 passing yards per game).
- The Panthers have been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (22nd-best with 45 points per game) and scoring defense (16th-best with 7 points allowed per game) this season.
- The Panthers rank 29th in rushing yards this year (217 rushing yards per game), but they've been thriving on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with -1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Pittsburgh ranks 27th in third-down conversion rate this year (57.1%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with a 11.1% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Panthers have forced one total turnover (52nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over zero times (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +1, the 25th-best in college football.
Pittsburgh 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Jurkovec | QB | 214 YDS (73.9%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 41 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 41 RUSH YPG |
| Rodney Hammond | RB | 25 YDS / 2 TD / 25 YPG / 5 YPC 1 REC / 15 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15 REC YPG |
| Daniel Carter | RB | 65 YDS / 1 TD / 65 YPG / 5.9 YPC |
| Jake McConnachie | WR | 1 REC / 39 YDS / 1 TD / 39 YPG |
| Bam Brima | DL | 2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Bangally Kamara | LB | 4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Dayon Hayes | DL | 4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Samuel Okunlola | DL | 1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
Cincinnati's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Eastern Kentucky | W 66-13 | -21.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Pittsburgh | - | |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Miami (OH) | - | - |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Oklahoma | - | - |
| 9/29/2023 | at BYU | - | - |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Iowa State | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Baylor | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | at Oklahoma State | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. UCF | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | at Houston | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at West Virginia | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Kansas | - | - |
Bearcats 2023 Stats & Insights
- Cincinnati's offense has been dominant, piling up 667 total yards per game (fifth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 60th by giving up 302 total yards per game.
- Cincinnati's passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with 438 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 177 passing yards per game, which ranks 56th.
- The Bearcats' defense ranks 33rd in the FBS with 13 points surrendered per game, but they've been led by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by generating 66 points per game.
- The Bearcats' run offense has been dominant, piling up 229 rushing yards per game (24th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 75th by surrendering 125 rushing yards per game.
- Cincinnati's third-down offense has been consistently moving the chains, putting up a 71.4% third-down conversion percentage (sixth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 34th by surrendering a 27.3% third-down rate.
- The Bearcats sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 11th-best at +2.
Cincinnati 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Emory Jones | QB | 345 YDS (82.6%) / 5 TD / 0 INT 26 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 26 RUSH YPG |
| Xzavier Henderson | WR | 7 REC / 149 YDS / 1 TD / 149 YPG |
| Brady Lichtenberg | QB | 93 YDS (100%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 4 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 4 RUSH YPG |
| Braden Smith | WR | 4 REC / 72 YDS / 1 TD / 72 YPG |
| Daniel Grzesiak | OLB | 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Eric Phillips | DE | 2 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Deshawn Pace | S | 6 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK |
| Taj Ward | CB | 5 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK |
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