Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. San Diego State Aztecs
Aloha stadium – Honolulu, hi
THURSDAY, Dec. 24, 2015; 8:00 p.m. EST
Line: San Diego State BY 1½
OVER/UNDER: 56.5
Defensively, the San Diego State Aztecs ranks among the FBS top 6 in 13 major statistical categories, including first in turnover margin (+1.46), second in turnovers forced (31) and passes intercepted (3), fifth in total defense (287.9), rushing defense (111.2) and passes intercepted (2).
Cincinnati’s starting quarterback Gunner Kiel will not make the trip to the Hawaii Bowl today. The junior signal caller is away from the team dealing with a personal issue. Backup helmsman Hayden Moore will make his third career start in the bowl game. He started at BYU and vs. Miami (Fla.). He split those 2 games. The Cincinnati Bearcats have a stable of 6 senior wide receivers. They have combined for nearly 700 catches, 10,000 yards receiving and 80 touchdowns.
Cincinnati’s defense is the major setback as they surrender 30 points a game along with 414 total yards. However, the statistic that will really hurt is the fact their run defense graciously allows 190 yards per encounter while allowing the runner to rush for 5 yards per carry.
Trends:
WHEN THE LINE IS +3 TO -3 SAN DIEGO IS 3 AND 0 ATS.
Selection: San Diego State -1.5