Cincinnati has done pretty well this year. RB Isaiah Pead has run for 257 yards and four TDs on just 27 carries. Collaros needs 141 yards to become the fifth Bearcat to pass for 5,000 career yards and let's not forget his favorite reciever DJ Woods who has 234 yards so far this year with A TD. The Bearcat defense is looking sharp, forcing six turnovers in last week’s rout of Akron, returning two interceptions and a fumble for touchdowns. Cincinnati is averaging 51.3 points (4th in the nation) and 433 total yards.
It going to be a long road this year for the Wolfpack. North carolina State will be without linebacker Terrell Manning, defensive tackle J.R. Sweezy and possibly defensive end Jeff Rieskamp. Earlier, corner Jarvis Byrd was lost for the season. The Wolfpack has struggled in the red zone, allowing opponents to score on all eight trips (four TDs, four FGs). Their is some good offensive points for the Wolfpack. Redshirt junior Mike Glennon has done well taking over for Russell Wilson. In his last three halves, he’s completed nearly 70 percent of his throws and tossed seven TDs, but with a depleted defense to hold this high powered offense from scoring it's not going to look good for NC State. Small play here though.

1* CINCINNATI BEARCATS -7 1/2