High hopes for Bearcats (title shot) and Illini (pride)

Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly swears, promises and vows the only game his No. 5 Bearcats are working on is today's against Illinois.

"They just need to watch film," Kelly said. "They'll see a very talented and deep (Illinois) team. I don't know why their record is what it is, but I can tell you watching them on film, I've been very impressed."

Asmussen