UC vs BGSU Prediction + Tailgate Rundown

The home opener is here! UC faces Bowling Green at 3:30 PM. Here’s my prediction: the Bearcats win 38–10. I don’t think we’ll learn too much about this team in the next two weeks with some lighter opponents on the schedule, but I do expect to see the offense take a step forward. Sorsby should have more room to work the passing game, and I’d like to see them run the damn ball. The defense already showed toughness against Nebraska, so if the offense can get it going, we’ll be just fine. The real test comes when we start Big 12 play at Kansas on 9/27. With the schedule feeling a little stop-and-start, these first two home games are all about the party and building momentum.

Now to the important part, the tailgate. Season 11 of The Den officially kicks off, and we’re counting on you to bring the funk:

• 🍻 Garage Beer in the coolers + BYOB to toss in our community stash. Water & NA options, too.

• 🍕 Trophy Pizza — 25 pies hot & ready at 12:30 PM (10 cheese, 10 pepperoni, 3 veggie, 2 bacon).

• 🥃 Red Sea Shots — 2 gallons premade and ready to pour.

• 🎶 DJ Mike Wazowske starts his set at 12:30 PM.

• 🔔 The Party Bell — rings every hour on the hour for a community cheers + kickoff reminder.

• 📸 Class Photo at 2:45 PM — don’t miss it before we march to Nippert.

Your support makes this possible! Every slice of pizza, every beer, every beat from the DJ is funded by our community. If you haven’t yet, grab your Den+ Pass ($50 w/ shirt), Season Pass ($30), or Gameday Pass ($5) and help us keep The Den one of the best tailgates on the Commons.

Tomorrow is all about starting the season right. See you at The Den!

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