{
  "id": 14266086,
  "title": "Cincinnati vs. West Virginia game preview: College fantasy football breakdown for key matchup in Week 7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cincinnati-vs-west-virginia-game-preview-college-fantasy-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T18:38:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/cincinnati-vs-west-virginia-game-preview-college-fantasy-football-breakdown-for-key-matchup-in-week-7-183801532.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The West Virginia Mountaineers present an intriguing College Fantasy Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats this Week 7. The Mountaineers boast a potent offense that operates at the fastest pace in the nation, ranking fourth in FBS with an 84% run rate on standard downs. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. is throwing to receivers 62% of the time, elevating star receiver DJ Epps into a boom-or-bust starting option with a 28.1 yards per catch average and multiple high-point games. Running back Cam Cook ranks among the top eight rushers in the nation, averaging 22.1 points per game and scoring 24.5+ points in four of six contests.\n\nCincinnati, on the other hand, was recently outgained by Arizona, scoring just seven points while being outgained 522-to-227 total yards. However, against their other four opponents, Cincinnati is undefeated and averaging a strong 40.5 points per game. Cincinnati's offensive line is particularly stout, allowing a microscopic 0.7% pressure rate, ranking third in FBS. The run game is also excellent, averaging 6.5 yards per carry and 10.7 yards per successful rush, while running the ball 49% of the time on passing downs. Running back Gi'Bran Payne leads the way with 62 carries, while Cole Tabb, despite being outcarried, has risen to the challenge with a 9.7 yards per carry average and impressive receiving points. Quarterback JC French IV is also a reliable option, averaging 5.7 yards per carry with five touchdowns and a 70% completion rate. However, his sack-per-pressure rate is elevated, making his rushing ability crucial to his fantasy performance. Overall, both teams present compelling fantasy options, with West Virginia offering a potent rushing attack and Cincinnati showcasing a balanced offense with strong individual performances from their quarterback and running backs.",
  "summary": "College Fantasy Football analyst Eric Froton breaks down the huge matchup between Cincinnati and West Virginia in Week 7.",
  "key_points": [
    "West Virginia Mountaineers have fastest offense in FBS at 84% run rate",
    "DJ Epps is Cincinnati's boom-or-bust receiver with 28.1 yards per catch",
    "Cincinnati's defensive line allows only 0.7% pressure rate in FBS"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}