Cincinnati has gone a perfect 4-0 against Illinois C recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Eagles will face off against the Crusaders at 3:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Cincinnati heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Saturday. They came up short against Columbus Crusaders, falling 35-14. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Jordan Jacobson
| 09/12/25 @ Clark Montessori | 211 |
| 08/16/25 vs Cabarrus S | 163 |
| 10/25/25 @ Columbus Crusaders | 145 |
| 09/27/25 vs C4 E | 137 |
| 10/18/25 vs C4 E | 130 |
| + 6 more games |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jordan Jacobson, who rushed for 145 yards. He is becoming a predictor of Cincinnati's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 6-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Peyton Salyer was in the mix too, providing the Eagles with two TDs.
Meanwhile, Illinois C was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 28-24 to Osceola Grace Eagles. The Crusaders have struggled against the Oscee recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Illinois C now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Cincinnati, their record is now 7-4.
Everything came up roses for Cincinnati against Illinois C when the teams last played back in August of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-0 win. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Crusaders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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