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UC's first trip to the College Football Playoff
The Cincinnati Bearcats broke the barrier into the College Football Playoff, but were unable to advance to the national championship game. The Bearcats (13-1) lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Cotton Bowl Classic, to end a memorable season.
Bengals battle Chiefs, eye several playoff scenarios
Joe Burrow and the Bengals head into Sunday's game with the Kansas Chiefs with the talk of playoffs being a legitimate possibility. Playoffs? Yes, Cincinnati, it could happen.
If Bengals win:
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a playoff spot by beating the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday and will host a playoff game for the first time in six years. The Bengals’ opponent will be determined Sunday by both the Bengals’ win/loss against the Cleveland Browns as well as what other teams around the AFC do. Stay tuned this week for reactions/previews.
If Bengals lose:
The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Cleveland Sunday likely needing a win to make the AFC playoffs. The only way the Bengals win the AFC North title and host a home playoff game right now is if the Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers tie tonight on Monday Night Football. Stay tuned this week for more coverage.
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