CINCINNATI — Quarterback Tony Pike wasn't in uniform before fifth-ranked Cincinnati's game against Louisville.

Pike hoped to be able to play on Saturday, four days after he had surgery to repair a plate in his non-throwing forearm. He was on the field for warmups, but was dressed in a red, black and white sweat suit instead of a uniform. He had a cast on his left forearm.

Sophomore Zach Collaros made his first collegiate start. Collaros took over when Pike was hurt during a win over South Florida and ran for a pair of touchdowns.

Pike broke the left forearm last season, had a plate and six screws inserted, and returned after missing two games. The Bearcats are hoping he's back for a game next Saturday at Syracuse.