Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati opens its 2026 season Saturday against a Boston College team also rebuilt through the transfer portal.

• When/Where: Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m....

Cincinnati has Western Carolina slotted for a home game at Nippert Stadium on Sat Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This is a schedule listing only, with no game analysis or reporting included.

Luke Fickell is listed among coaches on the hot seat after posting a 16-21 mark since 2023 at Wisconsin, including back-to-back losing seasons.

• He...

The Cincinnati Enquirer delivers game-by-game predictions for the full 2026 season. Building early wins will prove vital before the Bearcats face their most demanding late-season Big 12 slate.

Cincinnati signed former Louisville safety D'Angelo Hutchinson out of the transfer portal, granting him a fifth year of eligibility. This addition strengthens the secondary and fits the program's transfer-heavy 2026 roster build.

Zach Grant's personnel staff is leveraging 22 transfers to upgrade Cincinnati's roster without leading the conference in spending.

• QB boost: JC...

Proposed NCAA shifts would compress Cincinnati's January transfer portal to just 10 days starting Jan. 1, forcing quicker decisions on player...

• Preseason spot: Cincinnati checks in at 12th out of 16 teams, behind Houston and Kansas State but ahead of West Virginia.
• Offense reset: Loss of...

The son of former UC basketball great Jason Maxiell is drawing early college football offers as a Class of 2030 freshman defensive end/tight end. Jason Maxiell II has reported interest from Baylor, Texas A&M, SMU and Texas State.

Big 12 programs added 250-300 transfers this offseason, averaging 15-20 per school with Oklahoma State exceeding 50. Cincinnati must now evaluate its roster against this level of immediate veteran depth across the conference.

Cincinnati ranks among the top-10 Power conference teams at maximizing its talent base while adding veteran defensive back D'Angelo Hutchinson to the...

Nathan Nunn could have quit after four major injuries, yet his resilience keeps him chasing his dream with the Cincinnati Bearcats.

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