On Saturday afternoon, 11-1 Houston will square off against 12-0 Cincinnati in the 2021 American Athletic Conference Championship Game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Aside from claiming the title of AAC champions, there is a lot is riding on this game for both the Cougars and the Bearcats.
For Cincinnati, a win would keep the undefeated season alive and put the Bearcats in prime position to become the first Group of Five school to make the College Football Playoffs.
For UH, a win over the Bearcats would not only dash Cincinnati’s playoff hopes but also would likely earn the Cougars a spot in a major bowl game.