Cincinnati Bearcats vs. South Florida scouting report and prediction

Cincinnati Bearcats RB Michael Warren II closing in on 1,000-yard rushing season Tom Groeschen, tgroeschen@enquirer.com

Enquirer beat reporter Tom Groeschen previews Saturday's football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and South Florida Bulls.

The matchup

Cincinnati (8-1, 4-1 AAC East) vs. USF (7-2, 3-2 AAC East)

Kickoff: Saturday, 7 p.m. at Nippert Stadium (40,000)

TV/Radio: ESPNU/700 WLW-AM

When UC runs: Running back Michael Warren II is 69 yards shy of becoming the first UC 1,000-yard rusher since George Winn had 1,334 yards in 2012. Warren also ranks fourth nationally with 14 rushing TDs. Quarterback Desmond Ridder and running backs Charles McClelland and Tavion Thomas also continue to…