I don't follow Cinci, so I really don't know what to expect. With VT it's a lot easier to bet on what their opponent is capable of vs what VT can do. Foster has some serious holes in that defense. He's had a little extra time to patch things up with the addition of the Marshall game and 4 weeks of bowl prep. His problems stem from a very inexperienced group that has limited his usual scheme of attack. Cinci should be able to score on VT especially if they have an experienced mobile QB that can also throw the ball. Foster usually eats up tall, slow QB's who are not named Tom Brady.
On offense VT can throw the ball, Fuente does have a knack for scheming plays that move the ball down the field. Their QB is a big kid who has gained much-needed experience this year. He has an arm and can run a little, He's scrappy and plays to win. However, he tends to be emotional and can get flustered at times.
VT does not have a particularly good running game, it's been pedestrian for several years now. I'd expect VT the throw early and often in this game. Cinci will need to get pressure, VT's QB and WR's are capable of moving the ball. If Cinci can't put pressure on Willis they will have a fight on their hands today. If Cinci has a mobile QB, with WR's and a decent RB they will put up 30+ on VT.
Cinci has a highly ranked defense and should be motivated to face a flawed P5 program. Statistically, Cinci is 5th behind Bama, Clem, Miss St and Mich St on defense. They will slow VT's running game down, if they get pressure on Willis, VT will have a long day. The bad news is Miami was ranked just behind Cinci and we saw what happened to them, BTW VT is no Wisc.
VT won't lay down and not show up like we've seen from several teams this bowl season.
My guess is Cinci gains control in the 2nd half and covers the -6.5. I'd have more confidence if Cinci had those D stats playing in a P5 conf.
Sorry, I don't have great confidence in VT getting routed in this game.
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