Four years ago, there was a grudging acknowledgment of Luke Fickell as the new Cincinnati coach. Additionally, there was plenty of College Football odds skepticism. Fickell’s only head coaching experience was as on an interim basis at Ohio State. Following that season, he remained as an OSU assistant. However, four years after he arrived, Fickell is college football’s hottest coaching property. He can further enhance his brand this week in a high-profile game at Notre Dame. But the Fighting Irish have generated considerable momentum. The Cincinnati at Notre Dame matchup could be the best of the week!
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 2, 2021, 2:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana |
| Cincinnati at Notre Dame TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cincinnati | -2½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | -135 |  |
| Notre Dam | +2½ (-110) | 50 (-110) | +115 | |
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Cincinnati Bearcats at Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Odds Overview
Notre Dame will get plenty of online wagering support as the name-brand home power. Specifically, Cincy isn’t getting enough points in the eyes of most gamblers.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview
Last week Cincinnati was off on a bye week. In their most recent outing on September 18, Cincinnati wore down Indiana 38-24 as 4.5-point road favorites. The game went over a total of 50. Now, UC has a record of 3-0 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1over/under. Cincinnati ranks 55th for total offense and 10th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Bearcats rank 27th overall and 13th for points allowed. Also, UC ranks 13th best in the nation for takeaways.
Desmond Ridder struggled through the first half against Indiana. However, he reverted to form in the second half to spark the Bearcats. To show, the senior threw two touchdown passes and ran for another. His efforts sparked a Cincinnati rally for a critical win at a Big Ten opponent. Overall, he was 20 of 36 with 210 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Overview
Last week, Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 41-13 as 6-point dogs. The game went over a total of 43.5. Now, Notre Dame is 4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under. Overall, the Fighting Irish rank 90th for total offense and 38th for scoring offense. Defensively, Notre Dame ranks 70th overall and 69th for points allowed.
In a tight 4th quarter, Chris Tyree returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. Additionally, Drew Pyne threw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass in relief of an injured Jack Coan. Thus, Notre Dame pulled away from awestruck Wisconsin.
Cincinnati Bearcats at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Against the Spread
- On the road, Cincinnati is 60% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Bearcats are 83% vs. the odds
- In non-conference action, UC is 72% against the spread
- As an away team, Cincinnati is 50% over/under the total
- As an underdog, Bearcats are 88% under the total
- In non-conference games, UC is 63% under the total
- At home, Notre Dame is 53% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Fighting Irish are 54% vs. the odds
- As a home team, Notre Dame is 53% over the total
- And as a favorite, the Fighting Irish are 50% over/under the total
Cincinnati Bearcats at Notre Dame Fighting Irish SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the College Football odds price is right on Notre Dame at home.
Cincinnati at Notre Dame SBG Best Bet: Notre Dame Fighting Irish.