Miami (Ohio) quarterback Zac Dysert had a legendary performance last week against Akron. Can he do it again? (US Presswire)

Miami (Ohio) (3-2, 2-0 MAC) at Cincinnati (3-0, 1-0 Big East)

Kickoff: Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN3)

Spread: Cincinnati by 18.5

Watchability: The Bearcats have an exciting team, and it will be interesting to see how they come together and move through the Big East. More than that, Miami quarterback Zac Dysert will be looking to build on a record-breaking performance from a week ago. It will be intriguing to see what he does against a stronger defense.

Shining stars: Miami: QB Zac Dysert. The Redhawks have relied pretty heavily on their passing game in the first half of the season, and with good reason. Dysert has been great, especially last week against Akron, when he put up a Geno Smith-like line: 34 of 49 for 516 yards and six touchdowns. Dysert, too, rushed for over 100 yards that day, becoming the only quarterback -- ever -- to throw for 500 yards and rush for 100 in a single game. Even more surprising is that Dysert put these numbers up without star receiver Nick Harwell, who has missed the past three games with a knee injury. Cincinnati: DE Walter Stewart. With Dysert poised to fade back to pass the majority of the game, Stewart, likewise, will be poised to sack him. Against Pittsburgh in the Bearcats' opener, Stewart had 3.5 tackles for loss and a few weeks later, against Virginia Tech, Stewart had another 1.5 tackles for loss. Stewart coming off the edge will not be a welcomed site for Dysert, but chances are he'll see it often.

Who could steal the show: Miami: WR Andy Cruse. Dawan Scott leads the team in receiving yards, but this one is personal for Cruse, who returns to his home town to face the Bearcats. Coming of a nine-catch, 111 yard game last week, the senior will be ready to torch the Cincinnati secondary Saturday night. With Harwell still down with a knee injury, Cruse will again act as Dysert's go-to guy. Cincinnati: QB Munchie Legaux. Anytime Cincinnati takes the field, Legaux has the chance to go off. This is especially true, since Miami's defense is not really all that good at stopping people. Legaux, like Dysert, can do it with his legs or his arm. In addition to 789 passing yards, Legaux has rushed 25 times for 169 yards.

You going? Ranking the road trip: It's a game between two Ohio teams, and the night-time atmosphere in Nippert is always festive. The game may not be much, but it will give fans a chance to see Dysert. Cincinnati coach Butch Jones may be happiest to see Dysert, since he describes himself as Dysert's "biggest fan."

Magic number for Miami: 50. Historically, these two teams have met 116 times and Miami has won 50 times. So it's not completely out of the question that the Redhawks at least keep it close. Cincinnati shut out Miami last season in Oxford, though, 27-0.

Magic number for Cincinnati: 22. The Bearcats have won 22 straight home nonconference games, dating back to 2003. There's little reason to think that streak won't extend.

The game comes down to: Dysert. If Cincy limits him, Miami has no chance. The Redhawk defense can't stop anyone, giving up an average of almost 35 points per game. If the Bearcat defense can get Dysert off the field, Miami can't stay close.

Prediction: Cincinnati 44, Miami 20

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