Cincinnati Bearcats Ranked No. 23, Cincinnati Bearcats on Award Watch Lists, Not Settling in QB Battle

The Cincinnati Bearcats are ranked No. 23 in the AP Preseason Top 25. Alex analyzes what that means with the season-opener just over two weeks away and what it means for the Cincinnati Bearcats chances at returning to the College Football Playoff.Alex also looks at the current and future Big 12 teams who are ranked and Arkansas checking in at number 19. What could be better for the Cincinnati Bearcats than a ranked matchup to start the season?Head coach Luke Fickell and several players are featured on award watch lists heading into the season. Alex looks at all of them, and the player he is most excited to see isn't even up for an award determined by on-field performance.Then, Alex explains why going with Ben Bryant in the quarterback battle could be viewed as settling. This program has been aggressive for five years, so why settle for the guy with less potential long-term?Find Locked On Bearcats on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bearcats-daily-podcast-on-cincinnati-bearcats/id1600132108 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50LUo2h1xoJFIWBv6KrUJS?si=db84b6a4edc142f8 Stitcher: https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://show/671454&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/show/671454 Alex Frank uses his experiences and connections from his days as Sports Director of the University of Cincinnati's Bearcast Media into Locked On Bearcats. With an innate feel and passion for Bearcats football, men's basketball and UC Athletics as a whole, Alex provides the latest news, analysis, film reviews and insight to your favorite team and alma mater every day on Locked On Bearcats. And follow Alex Frank on Twitter @frankie_nnati. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.