By Packy Moore
November 06, 2024
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football program announced it will host Missouri State on Sept. 11, 2027.
This will mark the first-ever meeting between the Bearcats and Bears. Missouri State is reclassifying as an FBS program starting in 2025 and will become a member of Conference USA starting next season.
Cincinnati’s next game is set for this Saturday, Nov. 9 vs. West Virginia at noon. Saturday’s game will be a continuation of a season-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Nippert Stadium. James Gamble Nippert Memorial Stadium was dedicated on Nov. 8, 1924 in memory of Jimmy Nippert, who tragically passed away on Dec. 25, 1923. For more information please visit gobearcats.com/Nippert.
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