The Athletic Names Evan Pryor Cincinnati Football's X-Factor For 2024 Season

The Bearcats need some major transfer impact.

Sep 23, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Cincinnati Bearcats mascot stands on the field during the playing of the Alma Mater prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati football is trying to bounce back from a 3-9 season and The Athletic thinks transfer running back Evan Pryor is their X-Factor in 2024.

Pryor came over from Ohio State this past spring.

"Cincinnati was sixth in the nation last year in rushing, averaging 217.1 yards per game on the ground. Veteran running back Corey Kiner returns, as does the entire offensive line, but Evan Pryor — who showed flashes at Ohio State before transferring to UC — could give the Bearcats more explosive playmaking on offense as they work in Indiana transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby," Ari Wasserman wrote.

Pryor had 19 carries for 49 yards at Ohio State last season and was a prominent part of the UC offense in the spring. They'll have to have a strong rushing attack to get to .500 or better this fall, and Pryor figures to be a factor there.

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