UC Bearcats get noon kickoff in Morgantown at West Virginia Oct. 17

The Cincinnati Bearcats football team will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in a highly anticipated matchup on October 17 in Morgantown. The game will kick off at noon and will be broadcast on TruTV, TNT, and HBO Max. This will mark West Virginia's second consecutive noon start, following their victory over Arizona in a 34-7 win on October 3.

Cincinnati, currently 4-1, suffers its first loss of the season, while West Virginia stands at 3-2 after wins and losses against Oklahoma State and Iowa State, respectively. Historically, West Virginia leads the series against UC with an 18-3-1 record. UC has only triumphed in Morgantown during Brian Kelly's tenure in 2008 and 2009, with James P. Kelly serving as quarterback.

Rich Rodriguez, West Virginia's coach, has a notable history with UC. He previously coached both schools, with WVU winning only once in their rivalry. That victory came in 2003 during Rick Minter's final season, with a score of 15-13. Rodriguez also recalls the fervent atmosphere of their games, stating that both at UC and West Virginia, the crowd was always impressive. He fondly remembers their heyday and the impact of those memorable matchups.