What happened: Cincinnati closed preseason Aug. 28 with a 30-13 road win. The club returns Monday to begin game-week preparation.
Why it matters: The opener starts a five-game stretch before an Oct. 18 bye. Two of Cincinnati’s first three games will be played on the road.
By the numbers: Cincinnati went 3-0 in preseason, outscoring opponents 73-36 for a plus-37 margin.
What to watch: Opening-week injury reports and the final depth chart are next.