Cincinnati's defense is terrible and Miami's defense can't be trusted.

The Bearcats are giving up an average of 45.5 points in their last two games. They can't stop opponents on the ground, nor in the air ranking 121st and 123rd. They are not going to be able to handle Miami's star running back Duke Johnson, which is going to open things up for the Hurricanes' passing attack. The Hurricanes average nearly 35 points when playing at home.

Cincinnati lost its starting quarterback, but has an experienced backup in Munchie Legaux. The Bearcats can score, too, averaging just under 33 points a game.