Backdoor Cover’s college football model projects Cincinnati to finish 6-6 in 2026, with 5.8 expected wins. That’s up 0.7 wins from our preseason number.
Our statistical model projects Cincinnati to finish 6-6 in 2026, with 5.8 expected wins. The model gives Cincinnati a 0% chance to win the Big 12 outright.
Model called 1 of 1 of Cincinnati’s games right so far this season.
Played games show the result and whether the model called it (✓/✗). Upcoming games show win probability.
| Week | Opponent | Result / win prob |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Boston College | Won 34–15 ✓ |
| Wk 2 | vs Western Carolina | 93% |
| Wk 3 | vs Miami (OH) | 94% |
| Wk 4 | vs Kansas State | 16% |
| Wk 5 | @ Arizona | 14% |
| Wk 7 | @ West Virginia | 74% |
| Wk 8 | vs Texas Tech | 12% |
| Wk 9 | vs Utah | 45% |
| Wk 10 | @ Houston | 18% |
| Wk 11 | @ Iowa State | 28% |
| Wk 12 | vs Colorado | 88% |
| Wk 13 | @ BYU | 6% |
Everything above is the free model. Cincinnati has a 0% shot at the Big 12 title game in the model. Subscribers get the full picture — and the picks we actually bet.
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