Luke Fickell Weighs in on the Bearcats' College Football Playoff Hopes

Cincinnati is 13-0 after Saturday night's win over Houston.

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati beat Houston in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game on Saturday night to improve to 13-0 on the season. 

With Oklahoma State losing to Baylor in the Big 12 Championship Game, the Bearcats should be College Football Playoff bound. 

The top four teams will be announced on Sunday at Noon. 

“I don’t think these guys can be denied," Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell said after the game. "Just the way they’ve answered the bell all year. It would be a shame if these guys were denied.”

Cincinnati was fourth in the rankings last week. If they stay in that spot, then they'll likely play Alabama. There's a chance, although it doesn't appear likely, that Georgia could fall to the fourth spot and the Bearcats could play Michigan. 

The speculation will end on Sunday at Noon when the committee announces their final rankings. For more on the Bearcats' chances and their undefeated season, go here.

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