Cincinnati beats ranked Iowa State, eyes Top 25; UCF's QB injured, series lead on the line.

Cincinnati (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) is poised to enter the AP Top 25 after defeating then-No. 14 Iowa State, marking its first win over a ranked team under coach Scott Satterfield. The Bearcats’ offensive line has allowed just one sack in six games and earned Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week honors three times. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has thrown 12 touchdowns with one interception and added 291 rushing yards and five touchdowns. They face UCF (3-2, 0-2 Big 12), which has recorded nine sacks and 29 tackles for loss. UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson left their recent loss with an injury, and if he cannot play, Cam Fancher would start. The winner takes the lead in the 6-5 all-time series, with Cincinnati winning last year’s game 19-13.