Henry Roldán
The main attraction of the Kennesaw State vs Cincinnati matchup will be to see which team gets its first win of the season after falling during the first week of college football action.
The Owls finished last season with an 11-2 record in the FCS, but they didn’t get off to a good start with a loss to Stanford, and they now face one of the top teams in the FBS. Furthermore, Cincinnati is hurting after losing its undefeated 24-game regular round unbeaten streak to Arkansas, and it wants to extend its home winning streak that goes back to 2017.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Kennesaw State Owls vs Cincinnati Bearcats College Football Game on September 10, 2022
- Where: Nippert Stadium – Cincinnati, Ohio.
- When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 3:30 PM E.T.
Betting on the Kennesaw State Owls
- Season record: 0-1.
- Spread: +28.5.
- Moneyline: (+1400).
- Over/Under: 49.
Kennesaw State’s season hasn’t started well, and after winning the FCS Big South Conference title last season, the team could lose the same number of games it did in 2022 this Saturday.
The Owls surprisingly lost to Samford and will now face a much tougher hurdle when they visit Cincinnati, one of the strongest teams in college football in recent seasons.
In that first matchup, their quarterback, Xavie Shepherd, had a poor performance, completing just five passes in 13 attempts with no TDs and one pass interference. The defense didn’t have a great game either, allowing 402 total yards to a team that posted a 4-7 record last year.
Betting on the Cincinnati Bearcats
- Season record: 0-1.
- Spread: -28.5.
- Moneyline: (-5000).
- Over/Under: 49.
Considered the No. 23 team in the nation in the AP rankings, Cincinnati wants to prove that the close loss to Arkansas in Week 1 was just a setback and that it can get back to winning ways at home.
The Bearcats hadn’t lost in the regular season since 2019, and as a home team, they have been undefeated since November 2017. That streak is likely to continue against Kennesaw State. Cincinnati is vastly superior in every aspect of the game, and the Owls’ start to the season doesn’t give them much hope for an upset.
Quarterback Ben Bryant had a good performance with 325 yards and two touchdowns, but two missed field goals and penalties at key moments kept Cincinnati from continuing its hot streak. They will try to get back on track against a rather modest opponent.
JefeBet Prediction
Kennesaw State had a good 2021 season, but what they showed in the first week was quite concerning, especially given that they must now measure themselves against a vastly superior team with less margin for error than their FCS opponents.
The Bearcats are among the best in the FBS in several aspects of the game, and at home, they have all the ingredients for a touchdown fest and their first win of the season.
Prediction: Cincinnati Spread.
