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Cincinnati backup quarterback Zach Collaros has signed up for a first-time offenders' program to avoid jail time on an underage drinking charge.

Tony Pike's 29-yard touchdown pass to Armon Binns with 33 seconds left finished No.

Here's what to look for when Cincinnati takes on Pittsburgh Saturday at noon at Heinz Field.

There are lots of intriguing matchups and subplots in Saturday's Big East showdown between Pitt and Cincinnati.

Pitt defensive ends Greg Romeus and Jabaal Sheard have spent plenty of time in the film room this week, trying to figure out ways to limit the effectiveness of Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike, who orchestrates one of the country's most efficient and prolific offenses.

The fifth-ranked and undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats will battle the 14th-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers this weekend at Heinz Field, with the winner earning the Big East's automatic berth to a BSC bowl.

CINCINNATI: The Bearcats were idle this past weekend, and their next scheduled game will take place this Friday against Illinois.

My prediction for the Cincinnati-Illinois game was 38-17 Bearcats. The two teams got exactly that many points in the first half, as Cincinnati leads 35-20 . Tony Pike has already thrown for 245 yards and four touchdowns in the half, and we might have to start looking up school passing records the way this one is shaping up.

TV/radio: 11 a.m. Friday; WLS-Ch. 7, WIND-AM 560. Records: Illinois 3-7; Cincinnati 10-0. Last meeting: First meeting.

Bill Stewart, as West Virginia's coach, knows college football's instant replay rule.

An unfortunate tradition has emerged in Big East football: Every other year, its officials ruin at least one game of serious consequence.

Mountaineer fans, like fans everywhere, frequently believe the officials are against them.

Tony Pike is getting to run the Cincinnati Bearcats' high-powered passing offense this week, looking to use a bye to get back into starting form after his arm injury.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are proving that Big East is no longer the "Big Least" when it comes to national football significance.

Jonathan Baldwin was difficult to miss for anyone watching No. 8 Pitt's 27-22 win over Notre Dame, making five catches - two that were exceptional - for 142 yards and a touchdown.

Cincinnati - West Virginia had plenty of opportunities Friday night to seize control of its game with unbeaten and No.

Looking for love, I came to Nippert Stadium on Friday night. It was my first visit to the 114-year-old home of the Cincinnati football team, and it was beautiful.

Three University of Tennessee freshmen players charged with attempted armed robbery will not play today at Mississippi.

When West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart took the podium at his weekly news conference yesterday, it was obvious he wanted the questions to be aimed at his team's next opponent, the No.

CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati Bearcats have rushed for more than 200 yards in each of their last two games and just received a 175-yard rushing performance from sophomore Isaiah Pead.