WVU vs. Cincinnati PREVIEW: Two ANGRY Teams AIMING to Get BACK in the WIN COLUMN

CINCY AT WVU: IN THE GUN GAME PREVIEW It's homecoming in Morgantown and West Virginia is bent on stopping the slide against a talented and well-rested Cincy team fresh off its bye week. Can WVU's struggling defense patch things up against a Bearcats squad that features one of the most talented O-lines in the Big 12? Can the Mountaineer offense continue its success on the ground and find consistency in the pass game? Jed Drenning, Owen Schmitt, Wes Uhler and Schuyler Callihan get you ready for kickoff with matchup analysis, X’s and O’s, and score predictions. They also settle a little friendly mascot business before the ball is spotted. 🏈Where the bleeding started, and what has to change 🏈Cincinnati's run game and how West Virginia can slow it down 🏈Key matchups on both sides of the ball 🏈A Mountaineer vs Bearcat debate that does not stay polite IN THIS EPISODE: 🏈 OPPONENT INTRIGUE WITH JED DRENNING Jed brings his weekly Opponent Intrigue segment, taking a closer look at something interesting about Cincinnati Bearcats football. 🚨 LAST WEEK/NEXT WEEK THREAT RATING Is WVU at risk of a hangover after the tough loss last week? Is there a potential look-ahead situation? We give Cincy our official threat rating and explain what could make this matchup dangerous for the Mountaineers. 🧠 X'S AND O'S We break down the key schematic battles between the Mountaineers and Bearcats. What should WVU attack? Where can Cincinnati create problems? And which side of the ball could decide the game? 🐾 MASCOT SHOWDOWN If the Mountaineer and Bearcat mascots actually went head-to-head in real life, who would win? The crew gives its take before we let AI settle the debate once and for all. 🔥 BIG 12 PICKS The crew makes its Big 12 picks and weighs in on the biggest matchups across the conference. WVU is looking to bounce back and grab its first Big 12 win of 2026 after an 0-3 start in league play. Can the Mountaineers take care of business at home against Arizona? Watch In the Gun and get ready for game day. SUBSCRIBE for more WVU football analysis, X's and O's, Big 12 coverage, game previews, predictions and Mountaineers content. #WVU #WestVirginia #WVUFootball #Mountaineers #UCfootball #bearcats #Big12 #CollegeFootball #InTheGun #cfb Follow In the Gun on X In the Gun / @InTheGunPodcast Jed Drenning / @TheSignalCaller Wes Uhler / @WesleyUhler Owen Schmitt / @OwenSchmitt35 Schuyler Callihan / @Callihan_ Support us by supporting our sponsors! Toothman Ford - Help those who help us and WVU athletics. Drive with pride all season long, knowing you are supporting the dealer that fuels the Mountaineers! Looking for a new ride? Stop by Toothman Ford, we all know cars cost less in Grafton! Also online at ToothmanFord.com Fortis - For nearly 20 years, Fortis has been the nation’s leader in providing guaranteed roof performance programs for commercial buildings. Fortis offers roof performance solutions that feature extensive initial and ongoing reconditioning for commercial buildings as an alternative to traditional replacement with long-term performance guarantees that are backed by global leader Lloyd’s of London. For roof performance and financial certainty guaranteed, be sure to visit Fortis.us.com Johnston Equipment – A family business right in the heart of West Virginia! Visit Tim Johnston and company Exit 99 on Route 33 between Weston and Buckhannon and check out their inventory online at JohnstonEQ.com Mountain State Brewing Co. - Come on home to Mountain State Brewing Company in Star City, right near ALL the action, and celebrate the Mountain State WAY! Book Exchange - Get all your Mountaineer gear and WVU apparel at The Book Exchange. They're the locally owned and operated retailer with more than 90 years of selling everything you need for gameday and everything else you need to show you're the ultimate WVU fan. Shop at their 2 locations at Downtown Morgantown or Evansdale on Patteson Drive, or online at book exchange wv dot com. Be an ‘eer and tell an ‘eer about your new favorite WVU football podcast! For more insight on West Virginia football and basketball, visit West Virginia On SI, where we have several brand-new articles up every day, first thing in the morning. It’s where the most WVU content lives: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia