Cincinnati vs BYU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The Breakdown
BYU 62, Cincinnati 59 — thin, but the #15 Cougars' 3.5★ secondary is the cleanest edge.
When Cincinnati has the ball: Their 2.7★ receivers draw BYU's 3.5★ secondary; the 2.4★ O-line also trails a 3.0★ D-line.
When BYU has the ball: The 2.8★ O-line, averaging 3.6 years, gets the friendliest matchup against Cincinnati's 2.3★ D-line.
Swing factor: Both QBs 3★: transfer JC French IV's four college years against Bear Bachmeier's one.
X-factor: Week 13 Saturday in Provo: Cincinnati travels west late November into a ranked home crowd.