No. 17 Cincinnati faces its biggest test of the season so far when it visits No. 24 Utah on Saturday night.

The Bearcats (7-1, 5-0 Big 12) are tied atop the Big 12 standings with No. 10 BYU but face a tough path to reach the league title game in Arlington, Texas, with games against the Utes this week and the Cougars in late November still on the docket.

Utah (6-2, 3-2) is a 9.5-point favorite and Cincinnati knows it faces a stiff challenge on both sides of the ball from the Utes.

"This year, they have an outstanding offense, and they're able to run the football," Bearcats coach Scott Satterfield said. "They keep a lot of pressure on the defense. And, you know, I think obviously it'll be a tough challenge for us. But we're looking forward to it. We're excited about it."

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