NEW ORLEANS – The No. 2-ranked (Associated Press/Coaches) University of Cincinnati football team looks to stay undefeated and keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive Saturday against Tulane at Yulman Stadium.
The Bearcats (7-0, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) are the highest-ranked opponent to ever play inside Yulman Stadium.
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Cincinnati is coming off a 27-20 win last week at Navy. The Bearcats are seeking their 11th straight victory against an AAC foe, including last season's 27-24 victory over Tulsa in the AAC Championship Game.
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The Green Wave (1-6, 0-3) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak. Their lone victory this season came against FCS Morgan State (69-20 on Sept. 11).
Saturday's game is the last chance for the Bearcats to impress before the release of the first CFP rankings of the season Tuesday night. Will UC win? Follow the action live with updates and insights from UC beat writer Keith Jenkins.
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