Watch: Satterfield, Gerhardt, Royer, McDoom, Caldwell Week 2 Media Availability

After a rollercoaster win that left as many questions as answers, Cincinnati turns its attention to Northwestern State — and the focus this week is clear: tighten up, play to the standard, and eliminate the mistakes.

In front of a raucous whiteout crowd, UC jumped out to an early 21-point lead last Saturday, showcasing explosive offense and a stout defense. But turnovers, costly penalties, and a second-half lull turned what should’ve been a blowout into a grind-it-out win. Head coach Scott Satterfield praised the atmosphere during the win over Bowling Green but didn’t mince words about the performance, calling out the need for sharper execution as Big 12 play looms.

Now, with an FCS opponent in Northwestern State coming to town — a rebuilding program showing early signs of life — it’s a chance to reset, clean things up, and reassert control before the competition ramps up.

Satterfield was joined by center Gavin Gerhardt, tight end Joe Royer, and cornerback Matthew McDoom to discuss the final non-conference match up.