The Cincinnati Bearcats (4-0) visit the Arizona Wildcats (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Casino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at ARIZ -7 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are Cincinnati +235 · Arizona -290. Below is our Cincinnati vs Arizona preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Cincinnati vs Arizona Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Cincinnati at Arizona |
| Records | Cincinnati 4-0 · Arizona 3-1 |
| Spread | ARIZ -7 |
| Moneyline | Cincinnati +235 · Arizona -290 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Casino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Cincinnati: HC Scott Satterfield, OC Nic Cardwell / Pete Thomas · Arizona: HC Brent Brennan, OC Seth Doege |
Cincinnati Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 34-15 vs Boston College; Sep 12 — W 62-10 vs Western Carolina; Sep 19 — W 35-31 vs Miami (OH); Sep 26 — W 31-26 vs Kansas State. Most recently, Cincinnati beat Kansas State 31-26 at home. Through 4 games, Cincinnati is averaging 40.5 points scored and 20.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Scott Satterfield (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinators: Nic Cardwell / Pete Thomas. Defensive coordinator: Nate Woody.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: JC French IV (QB) — 70/94, 796 yards, 6 TD
- Rushing leader: Gi'Bran Payne (RB) — 51 carries, 368 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: JV Gibson (WR) — 18 receptions, 267 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Josh Hough (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Antwan Peek Jr. (LB) — 30 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 40.5 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.5 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Casino Del Sol Stadium.
Arizona Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Arizona Wildcats are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 35-7 vs Northern Arizona; Sep 12 — L 28-17 at BYU; Sep 19 — W 42-17 vs Northern Illinois; Sep 26 — W 34-24 at Washington State. Most recently, Arizona beat Washington State 34-24 on the road. Through 4 games, Arizona is averaging 32.0 points scored and 19.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brent Brennan (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Seth Doege. Defensive coordinator: Danny Gonzales.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Noah Fifita (QB) — 99/131, 1,131 yards, 11 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Kedrick Reescano (RB) — 40 carries, 161 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Tre Spivey (WR) — 19 receptions, 278 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Chase Kennedy (LB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cooper Blomstrom (LB) — 26 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 32.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.0 points per game; Noah Fifita’s passing volume (1,131 yards). Questions: Holding serve at Casino Del Sol Stadium against Cincinnati.
How to Watch Cincinnati vs Arizona
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 11:00 PM ET
- Venue: Casino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, AZ
- TV / Streaming: FOX
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.