Transfer-heavy 2026 roster faces preseason translation test

Cincinnati has reportedly added 22 transfers, including former Louisville safety D’Angelo Hutchinson, while preseason coverage projects possible roles for JC French, Gi’Bran Payne, JV Gibson, Cade Wolford, Kenny Worthy, and other newcomers. The portal haul is a major roster-building theme, but camp evaluations and role projections remain preliminary ahead of Boston College on September 5 and Big 12 competition.