May 27, 2021
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CINCINNATI – Six additional game times for the 2021 University of Cincinnati football season were announced Thursday by the American Athletic Conference with the Bearcats confirmed for at least five national-television audiences.
The defending AAC Champion Bearcats will feature on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 four times in 2021 and make their first-ever appearance on NBC.
• The first two home games at Nippert Stadium, the 125th Battle for the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) on Sept. 4 and the matchup with Murray State on Sept. 11 will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and air on ESPN+.
• UC travels to Indiana on Sept. 18 for a noon matchup on either ABC or ESPN and continues a road swing at Notre Dame on Oct. 2 with a 2:30 p.m. game on NBC.
• The Bearcats return home on Friday, Oct. 8 for a 7 p.m., primetime, under-the-lights AAC opener against Temple.
• An Oct. 23 road matchup at Navy will begin at noon and air on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.
• UC’s trek to USF’s Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Nov. 12 will start at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Additional game times and TV network selections will be announced via the 12- and 6-day window period from the AAC.
For more information on the ESPN+ digital platform, click here.
2021 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sat., Sept. 4 – MIAMI (OH) • 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sat., Sept. 11 – MURRAY STATE • 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sat., Sept. 18 – @ Indiana • Noon (ABC/ESPN)
Sat., Oct. 2 – @ Notre Dame • 2:30 p.m. (NBC)
Fri., Oct. 8 – TEMPLE * • 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Sat., Oct. 16 – UCF *
Sat., Oct. 23 – @ Navy * • Noon p.m. (ABC/ESPN/ESPN2)
Sat., Oct. 30 – @ Tulane *
Sat., Nov. 6 – TULSA *
Fri., Nov. 12 – @ USF * • 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
Sat., Nov. 20 – SMU *
Sat., Nov. 27 – @ East Carolina * ^
* – American Athletic Conference game; ^ – or Friday, Nov. 26; Home games in BOLD CAPS, played at Nippert Stadium; Game dates and times subject to change without notice.
ABOUT THE BEARCATS
Cincinnati finished 9-1 in 2020, winning the American Athletic Conference Championship and playing in its first New Year’s Six Bowl game in over a decade.
The Bearcats return 16 starters from last season’s squad, including AAC Offensive Player of the Year Desmond Ridder and seven-time All-America selection Ahmad Gardner along with All-AAC selections Darrian Beavers, Marcus Brown, Coby Bryant, Myjai Sanders, Tre Tucker, Josh Whyle and Michael Young Jr.
The 2021 roster projects to have nearly 40 local players who grew up and played high-school football in the tri-state area.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets always represent the best value for Bearcats fans to see the defending American Athletic Conference Champions in action this fall. A majority of our best-value seats in the Varsity View and Bearcats Lair sections are available starting at $150. Bearcats fans are encouraged to visit season ticket central online to view available seats and review all price levels.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.
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