Overview
- Cincinnati turns to Brady Lichtenberg and Samaj Jones at quarterback after Brendan Sorsby entered the transfer portal.
- The pair has appeared in four games and attempted eight combined passes this season, according to coach Scott Satterfield.
- Navy reports no opt-outs or portal losses and leads the nation in rushing at 289.3 yards per game behind quarterback Blake Horvath and running back Alex Tecza.
- The Bearcats will be without several key contributors, including leading rusher Tawee Walker and defenders Jake Golday and Dontay Corleone, with four starting defensive backs also gone to the portal.
- Cincinnati ended the regular season with four straight losses, while Navy enters on a three-game win streak and recent win at this Memphis stadium, as UC leans on an experienced offensive line led by Evan Tengesdahl and Gavin Gerhardt.