Miami OH Redhawks +28.5 Yes, I know how you'll respond--They lost to Kent Freaking State!
I watched that entire game because I had the Redhawks last week, and they absolutely dominated that game. If the Redhawks' receivers weren't as shitty as they are, they win that game by 2 touchdowns, even with 5 turnovers and a blocked punt.
These Bearcats are the college world's darlings. They have some impressive wins, in some tough situations (Oregon St. game). This is a tough spot for them, though. They have a pivotal Thursday night game in S.Florida on deck. The poor Redhawks offense is ranked dead last in most meaningful categories, but this is misleading, as their offense has exploded with the insertion of freshman QB Dysert. They've turned the ball over 10 times! in the last two games, so there will be added emphasis on protecting the ball this week. Dysert has Roethlesberger-like elusiveness in the tall, slow white guy kind of way. He's really something and incredibly poised for a freshman.
While all the facts point to a Cincy blowout, don't think the Redhawks are taking this game slightly. This is an interstate game. Lots of guys on the Redhawks team were thrashed by many of the Bearcat players in high school. If you play football in Ohio, you want to go to Ohio St. If you can't, then you settle for CIncy. And if you don't go there, well Miami OH is like 10th on your list. The Redhawks will give Cincy their best shot. This is Miami OH's home opener as well, as they've started their season playing on a neutral site against Kentucky, @ Boise St., @ Western Michigan, and @ Kent.
Redhawks +28.5 Heavy
