From afar, it would appear that the Cincinnati Bearcats are going to coast to a 3-0 start to the season. Even if they have struggled with FCS opponents in the last two years, the Bearcats are playing much better than those teams ever did and this weekend’s opponent, Alabama A&M, isn’t exactly an FCS powerhouse.
When you push aside what is a large disparity in overall talent, there is still football to be played. The Bearcats can’t just step onto the field and expect to win. They will need to win in all three phases and to perform particularly well in key categories.