I’m here in chilly Cincinnati — where the No. 23 USF football team is playing the UC Bearcats — and USF will be down at least three players. Senior linebacker Brouce Mompremier is on the sidelines in sweatpants and his jersey, meaning he is likely inactive for tonight’s game.

Mompremier suffered a severe neck injury on Sept. 20, when his head collided with the hip of teammate Carlton Williams. Mompremier returned to action against Syracuse on Oct. 18, but was hit in the back of the head last weekend against Louisville. With Mompremier out, the Bulls have only four healthy linebackers.

Also on the injury front, sophomore running backs Mike Ford and Jamar Taylor did not make the trip with the team after suffering injuries against Louisville.