Miami RedHawks vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami RedHawks vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (-15.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-0) will try to beat the Miami RedHawks (1-1) at TQL Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Cincinnati opens this matchup as 15.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 51.

The Miami RedHawks head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the RedHawks faced the Holy Cross Crusaders and took home the win by a score of 45-7. On the ground, the RedHawks conceded 40 yards on 19 tries, which is 2.1 yards per run allowed. Miami allowed 13 completions on 25 tries for 141 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.0%. For the game, they ran 54 plays which gave them a total of 437 yds. The Miami Redhawks ran the football 39 times and totaled 201 yards, which is an average of 5.2 yards per carry.

The RedHawks have tallied 726 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring, Miami has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 1 time. Miami has compiled 39 first downs, and they have been called for 12 infractions for 103 yds. As a unit they are averaging 114.0 yards rushing which is 118th in Division 1. In terms of scoring, the Miami RedHawks have an average of 29.5 PPG.

The RedHawks are sitting in 123rd in the country concerning their opponents scoring, conceding 33.0 points per contest. They are allowing 4.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 103.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 206 rushing yards through 2 games. Regarding passing yardage, the RedHawks have allowed 621 yds which has them sitting in 128th in the nation. They are allowing 310.5 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 68.1%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 413.5 yards/outing which ranks them 116th in D-1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown pounding the rock.

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The Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last played, the Bearcats got the win with a final of 62-10 when they faced the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Bearcats finished the contest with 690 yds while they ran 80 plays (8.6 yards per play). Cincinnati rushed the football for 8.5 yards per tote, finishing with 418 yards on 49 carries. Cincinnati allowed 20 run attempts for 74 yards (3.7 yds per carry). The Bearcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 64.9%, surrendering 167 yds on 24 out of 37 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Bearcats are 18th in D-1 holding an average of 48.0 points per contest. The Cincinnati Bearcats average 514.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 22nd in the country. The Cincinnati offense has accrued 174 yds of penalties on 18 infractions, which has them ranked 20th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away no interceptions while losing no fumbles and they have obtained 49 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Bearcats have thrown for 357 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 178.5 throwing yards per outing, which is ranked 106th in the country. They are averaging 336.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 672 yards overall.

The Bearcats are allowing 12.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 30th in the country. Cincinnati has given up a total of 239 yards via the ground game (119.5 yards per game) in addition to 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown through the air as well as 195.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 64th in D-1. The Bearcats defense has participated in 130 plays, ranking them 73rd in the country. They have earned 1 fumble and 2 picks for the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the RedHawks +15.5

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