Cincinnati has the opportunity to win its eleventh straight Victory Bell on Saturday as it hosts the rival Miami of Ohio RedHawks at Nippert Stadium. The annual rivalry game sees the Bearcats looking to bounce back after last week’s loss to #6 Houston. Miami, meanwhile, has lost three straight to start the season, including one vs. FCS Eastern Illinois.
History
In 1888, 19 years into college football’s existence, a 0-0 draw marked the first ever match-up between the Miami Redhawks and Cincinnati Bearcats. 128 years later, the two schools, separated by just under 40 miles, will go head-to-head for the 121st time in Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell.