An out of conference match-up with the Miami Hurricanes is a bigger game than many may know for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Cincinnati is looking for a win on national television against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday night and the game may have more importance than many might think.

The Cincinnati Bearcats started the season with big expectations with many feeling they could not only win the American Athletic Conference, but be a team that could crash the college football playoffs. With a high powered offense starting with junior quarterback Gunner Kiel the Bearcats looked ready to be a contender.