Cincinnati looked dominant in its opener, and while the AAC is no joke, their path to the Playoff is understood. However, if Indiana’s loss to Iowa is the first of many, will the Bearcats be held out for “lack of tough opponents” even if Notre Dame is as good as usual? I am making a big assumption Cincinnati can go 12-0 but still, should they be worried? —Jesse K.
Indiana’s 34-6 loss to Iowa was really bad news for the Bearcats. The hope was that trips to Bloomington and Notre Dame could mean two potential Top 25 nonconference wins. That’s out the door with Indiana, and only time will tell if that is more about Iowa or Indiana. Notre Dame’s escape against Florida State on Sunday night did keep the Fighting Irish in the top 10, so that aided Cincinnati. - Chris Vannini
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Indiana’s 34-6 loss to Iowa was really bad news for the Bearcats. The hope was that trips to Bloomington and Notre Dame could mean two potential Top 25 nonconference wins. That’s out the door with Indiana, and only time will tell if that is more about Iowa or Indiana. Notre Dame’s escape against Florida State on Sunday night did keep the Fighting Irish in the top 10, so that aided Cincinnati. - Chris Vannini
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