What channel is the game on? Here's how to watch, stream Cincinnati vs. Houston

Chris Pugh, Cincinnati Enquirer
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For the Cincinnati Bearcats football team, its mission is clear on Saturday afternoon as the team stands on the verge of making school and small conference history in college football.

Defeat the Houston Cougars at home in the American Athletic Conference championship game and the team will, in all likelihood, clinch a spot in the top four of the College Football Playoff.

It would mark the first time that a team outside a Power Five has made the College Football Playoff.

Last week, Cincinnati was ranked No. 4 in the rankings, while Houston is ranked No. 24. Cincinnati defeated East Carolina 35-13, while Houston defeated Connecticut 45-17.

How to watch UC football vs. Houston?

The Bearcats' 13th game of the season is 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and will be on ABC.

Here are the announcers:

  • Joe Tessitore (play by play)

  • Greg McElroy (analyst)

  • Katie George (sideline)

Here is the UC Bearcats radio broadcast information:

WLW (700-AM)

  • Dan Hoard (play-by-play)

  • Jim Kelly Jr. (analyst)

  • Tony Pike (sideline)

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs downfield as East Carolina Pirates safety Juan Powell (7) and East Carolina Pirates safety Shawn Dourseau (27) miss a tackle opportunity in the first half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Is there a Cincinnati vs. Houston livestream?

Yes. Cincinnati-Houston can be streamed in a variety of ways if your streaming provider offers ABC, like Hulu live. The game will also be available on the ESPN app.

Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) scores a touchdown off a Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) pass in the first half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Southern Methodist Mustangs on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tyler Scott (21) scores a touchdown off a Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) pass in the first half of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Southern Methodist Mustangs on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.

What's the spread of the Cincinnati-Houston game?

Favorite: Cincinnati by 10.5 points (odds by Tipico)

Over/Under: 53.5

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell brings the Cincinnati Bearcats onto the field to warm up before the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell brings the Cincinnati Bearcats onto the field to warm up before the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

What happened the last time Cincinnati played Houston?

Last meeting: Cincinnati won 38-10 in 2020.

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What's the weather going to be like in Cincinnati for the Bearcats game?

Forecast: Partly sunny with a high of 53 degrees and an 11 percent chance of rain.

2021 Cincinnati Bearcats football schedule

Sept. 4: Cincinnati 49, Miami University 14

Sept. 11: Cincinnati 42, Murray State 7

Sept. 18: Cincinnati 38, Indiana 24

Oct. 2: Cincinnati 24, Notre Dame 13

Oct. 8: Cincinnati 52, Temple 3

Oct. 16: Cincinnati 56, UCF 21

Oct. 23: Cincinnati 27, Navy 20

Oct. 30: Cincinnati 31, Tulane 12

Nov. 6: Cincinnati 28, Tulsa 20

Nov. 12: Cincinnati 45, USF 28

Nov. 20: Cincinnati 48, SMU 14

Nov. 26: Cincinnati 35, East Carolina 13

Dec 4: AAC Championship vs. Houston, 4 p.m., ABC

Cincinnati Bearcats safety Bryan Cook (6) tackles East Carolina Pirates quarterback Ryan Stubblefield (6) in the second half of the NCAA football game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Cincinnati Bearcats defeated East Carolina Pirates 35-13.
Cincinnati Bearcats safety Bryan Cook (6) tackles East Carolina Pirates quarterback Ryan Stubblefield (6) in the second half of the NCAA football game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Cincinnati Bearcats defeated East Carolina Pirates 35-13.

The College Football Playoff schedule

Here are the dates to know for the College Football Playoff:

Selection show: noon, Dec. 5 on ESPN

Cotton Bowl: 3:30 or 7:30 p.m., Dec. 31 on ESPN

Orange Bowl: 3:30 or 7:30 p.m., Dec. 31 on ESPN

College Football Playoff national championship game: 8 p.m., Jan. 10, 2022 on ESPN

Chris Pugh can be reached at clpugh@gannett.com and on Twitter at @chrispughedits.

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