Cincinnati lost its first game of the year against Nebraska 20-17, but since then has reeled off seven straight wins. They've covered six of those games, and I like them to cover at Utah Saturday night. It's going to be a wild scene in Salt Lake City with Utah (6-2) and its 12th-ranked defense that allows only 283 yards per game. The reason No. 17 Cincinnati wins this game is because of Brendan Sorsby, who doesn't make mistakes. He's got 19 touchdowns and only one interception, and he's been the reason Cincinnati is tied atop the Big 12 at 5-0. I look for Cincinnati to win, but I'll take the points to be conservative.

This total has been dropping with the news that Cincinnati won't have RB Evan Pryor, but I liked it with him healthy. Cincinnati is a run heavy team on the road against a good run defense. Utah is a run heavy team against a good run defense. It won't be a rock fight but I don't know that the winner finishes with more than 27 points, either.

At first look, this spot seems steep given that Cincy has not lost SU since a three-point decision to Nebraska in its opener. However, the Bearcats will miss injured RB Evan Pryor, their dynamic top ball-toter who averages 7.2 yards per carry. He has opened it up for QB Brendan Sorsby, who might not be afforded the usual passing lanes. Cincy also must work through a late 10:15 p.m. (ET) kickoff. Utah has taken care of business when favored by this margin or more, going 5-0 ATS.