Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, live updates, score
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MORGANTOWN, WV – Compared to their last game, the Cincinnati Bearcats will play in temperatures about 30 degrees cooler than their Arizona night contest on Oct. 3. Saturday's high at Milan Puskar Stadium might not reach 50 degrees until later in the game.
The Bearcats lost by 27 in the Arizona heat two weeks ago, while West Virginia gave up 52 points and lost by 21 to the Wildcats just last week at home. The Mountaineers are trying to slam the brakes on a three-game Big 12 skid, while the Bearcats are looking to hit the gas in Morgantown for their first Big 12 road win.
West Virginia holds firm command of the series at 18-3-1 and the Bearcats haven't won in Morgantown since 2008 when Tony Pike hit Kazeem Alli for the game-winning overtime touchdown pass.
Like the reincarnation of Pat White and Steve Slaton, West Virginia has quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and running back Cam Cook, who have more rushing yards than any other FBS duo (1,465). UC's top rushers, Gi'Bran Payne and Cole Tabb, were held to 46 yards vs. Arizona, after rambling for a combined 250 in the Kansas State win Sept. 26.
Hawkins Jr. has thrown seven touchdowns, four to deep-threat DJ Epps, with one interception. UC quarterback JC French IV has six scoring passes and no interceptions, but may have to throw downfield in this one. The latest updates will follow, with the most recent action at the top.
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Cincinnati Bearcats national recognition
09:09 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
Though they stumbled in Arizona Oct. 3, UC's offensive line is still getting some national accolades, with left guard Evan Tengesdahl getting named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America Second Team. UC is No. 12 nationally in rushing offense at 230.8 yards per game and No. 10 with 17 rushing touchdowns.
Tengesdahl and center Taran Tyo also made the Watch List for the Pony Express Award created for the most effective tandem in college football, regardless of position. The award was created by SMU legends and former NFL backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James. Tyo was also added to the Rimington Trophy Midseason watch list by the Boomer Esiason Foundation. The Rimington Trophy goes to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I and is named after former Cincinnati Bengal Dave Rimington.
Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia weather
09:08 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
The Weather Channel projects a high temperature of 51 degrees, with game time set to be 48 degrees. There's a 15% chance of rain and winds will be from the north at nine miles per hour.
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What time does Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia start?
09:07 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Time: 12 p.m. (Eastern)
- Where: Milan Puskar Stadium (60,000)
What TV Channel is Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia on?
09:06 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
- TV: TNT/TruTV
- Streaming: HBO MAX
- How to watch online:(here's how to stream it live)
Cincinnati Bearcats uniforms at West Virginia
09:05 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
The Bearcats will go with white jerseys, red helmets and red pants.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia score predictions
09:04 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
- Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer: UC 33-27
- Arizona Republic: WVU 38-35
- Sports Illustrated: Schuyler Callihan UC 38-34, Christopher Hall WVU 45-41, Joey Bray UC 49-35
- Heartland College Sports: UC 35-31
Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia odds
09:02 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
Odds from FanDuel Sports Network
- Spread: WVU -1.5
- Moneyline: UC +100, WVU -120
- Over/under: 63.5
Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia injury updates
09:02 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
On the initial list, Bearcats offensive lineman Aiden Pastoriza and tight end DaMari Witherspoon remain out. Safety D'Angelo Hutchinson is questionable. West Virginia lists safeties Da'Mare Williams and Emory Snyder, running backs Chris Talley and Andre Devine, receiver Armoni Weaver-Bomar and defensive lineman Darius Wiley out. Cornerback Nick Taylor is doubtful. Safety Matt Sieg, running back Lawrence Autry, receiver John Neider, linebacker Ashton Woods and edge rusher Harper Holloman are probable.
Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 football schedule
09:02 AM ET, October 17 2026, Scott Springer
- Boston College – W 34-15
- Western Carolina, Sept. 12 – W 62-10
- Miami RedHawks (at TQL Stadium), Sept. 19 – W 35-31
- Kansas State, Sept. 26 – W 31-26
- At Arizona, Oct. 3 – L 34-7
- At West Virginia, Oct. 17
- Texas Tech, Oct. 24
- Utah, Oct. 31
- At Houston, Nov. 7
- At Iowa State, Nov. 14
- Colorado, Nov. 21
- At BYU, Nov. 28
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, live updates, score
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