Bowling Green Falcons vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Bowling Green Falcons vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (-21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Cincinnati Bearcats (0-1) will go up against the Bowling Green Falcons (1-0) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Cincinnati opens this contest as 21.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 46.5.

The Bowling Green Falcons head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Falcons faced the Lafayette Leopards and walked away with a win by a score of 26-7. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Falcons gave up 128 yds on 32 attempts, which is an average of 4.0 yds per run surrendered. Bowling Green allowed 19 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 232 yards, and a completion rate of 61.3%. When all was said and done, they tallied 62 plays which totaled 265 yds. The Bowling Green Falcons ran the rock 44 times and totaled 156 yds, which had them averaging 3.5 yards per tote.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Bowling Green Falcons have an average of 26.0 PPG. Offensively they hold an average of 156.0 yards via the ground game which is 70th in the country. The Falcons have racked up 265 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Bowling Green has earned 1 touchdown on the ground. Bowling Green has accrued 17 first downs as a team, and they have committed 4 infractions for 37 yds. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

In terms of passing yardage, the Falcons have conceded 118 yards which ranks them 28th in the country. They have given up 118.0 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 53.6%. For the season, they are granting 177.0 yards/game which ranks them 18th in Division 1. They have granted 1 touchdown through the air. The opposition is running for 2.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 59.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have conceded 59 rushing yards through 1 contest. The Falcons rank 33rd in Division 1 regarding team defense, allowing 7.0 points per game.

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The Bearcats head into this matchup 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the Bearcats took a loss by a score of 20-17 when they faced the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Cincinnati gave up 36 rushing attempts for 110 yards (3.1 yds per rush). The Bearcats secondary allowed a completion percentage of 78.6%, relinquishing 243 yards on 33 for 42 through the air. The Bearcats finished the contest with a total of 271 yds and they ran 55 plays (4.9 yards per play). Cincinnati ran for 6.7 yards per carry, totaling 202 yards on 30 carries.

In relation to how much they score, the Bearcats currently rank 93rd in Division 1 averaging 17.0 points per game. The Cincinnati Bearcats hold an average of 271.0 yards per contest, ranking them 111th in the nation. The Cincinnati offense has totaled 20 penalty yds on 4 infractions, which is good for 108th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have earned 16 first downs. For the year thus far, the Bearcats have thrown for a total of 69 passing yards, which is ranked 133rd in the nation. They are averaging 202.0 yards per game.

Cincinnati has given up a total of 110 yards rushing. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns via the pass and 243.0 yards per outing, which has them in 100th in Division 1. They have yet to force a turnover. The Bearcats defense has been on the field for 78 plays, which is 119th in Division 1. The Bearcats are surrendering 20.0 points per contest, ranking them 85th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Falcons/Bearcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bearcats -21.5

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