No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats Seek Big 12 Sweep Against Baylor at Nippert Stadium

The Cincinnati Bearcats, currently 6-1 overall and undefeated 4-0 in Big 12 play, face the Baylor Bears, who are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the conference, in a critical Week 9 matchup on October 25, 2025, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Cincinnati is ranked No. 21 nationally and aims to maintain their perfect conference record, relying on a strong defense and an explosive offense led by quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has thrown for 17 touchdowns with only one interception. Baylor, led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson who ranks highly in national statistics, seeks to rebound after a close loss to TCU and must minimize turnovers to challenge Cincinnati effectively. The game is anticipated to be a high-scoring affair given both teams' potent offenses, with oddsmakers setting the total near 68 points. Cincinnati has momentum with a six-game winning streak and aims to solidify its Big 12 title hopes, while Baylor looks to leverage home support and balanced play to upset a ranked opponent. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN2, with tickets for the home game at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, already sold out for Baylor's home game, highlighting the high stakes and interest surrounding this conference clash.