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Cincinnati RB Evan Pryor Ruled Out for Utah Trip With Return Targeted for Nov. 15

Coaches plan a multi-back approach with quicker pass answers to counter Utah’s punishing front.

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) runs the ball to the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a NCAA men’s football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Baylor Bears, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Bearcats won 41-20.
Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats running back Evan Pryor (6) runs with the ball against the Baylor Bears in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Evan Pryor (ankle) will be listed as out on the Big 12 availability report for Saturday at No. 24 Utah, with a hopeful return on Nov. 15 vs. Arizona.
  • Pryor’s absence follows a two-touchdown performance in the 38-30 win over then-No. 14 Iowa State that underscored his red-zone impact.
  • Cincinnati is emphasizing early-down efficiency, multi-back usage, and quick solutions to protect quarterback Brendan Sorsby on obvious passing downs.
  • Utah’s defensive front is known for squeezing running lanes and punishing negative plays, increasing the importance of field position and special teams in Salt Lake City.
  • No. 17 Cincinnati enters on a seven-game win streak, and the upcoming run of Utah, Arizona, BYU, and TCU will factor into scrutiny of coach Scott Satterfield.