The consensus All-American is projected to be a first round pick CINCINNATI – Cincinnati junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner announced on Tuesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. Gardner is projected to be a first round pick […]
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Cincinnati Bearcats Running Back Jerome Ford Declares for the NFL Draft
Jan. 3, 2022 The redshirt junior from Tampa, Fla., tied the school record for single-season TDs CINCINNATI – Cincinnati redshirt junior running back Jerome Ford announced on Monday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft. In 2021, the […]
CFP National Semifinal: Historic season ends for #4 UC Bearcats in 27-6 loss to #1 Alabama in Cotton Bowl
December 31, 2021 Cincinnati finishes 13-1, wrapping up historic season at the Cotton Bowl ARLINGTON, Texas – The No. 4-ranked Cincinnati football team went toe-to-toe with the defending national champions before ultimately falling to No. 1 Alabama, 27-6, in the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the […]
CFP National Semifinal: Nation’s only undefeated team, #4 Cincinnati Bearcats wants to show they belong in matchup against #1 Alabama today at 3:30 pm
ARLINGTON, Texas – The No. 4-ranked Cincinnati football team has made history all season, advancing to the College Football Playoff, while breaking countless records. The Bearcats will look to make more history inside AT&T Stadium on Friday when they meet No. 1 Alabama in the 86th Goodyear […]
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Press Conference with UC’s Luke Fickell and Alabama’s Nick Saban
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Cotton Bowl Classic, also simply known as the Cotton Bowl, is an American college football bowl game that has been held annually in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex since January 1, 1937. The game was originally played at its namesake stadium in Dallas before moving to AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington in 2010.[1] Since 2014, the game has […]
More honors for UC’s Luke Fickell: Bobby Dodd Trophy, Walter Camp Coach of the Year
ARLINGTON, Texas — University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell has added two more national awards this season, earning the Dodd Trophy and Walter Camp Coach of the Year honors on Thursday. No. 4 Cincinnati will face top-ranked Alabama in the College Football Playoff Semifinals at the […]
“Battle of Cincinnati”, Xavier blitzes UC 83-63 in Annual Crosstown Shootout
December 11, 2021 CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati men’s basketball team fell to Xavier, 83-63, on Saturday night in the Skyline Crosstown Shootout at the Cintas Center. The Bearcats dropped to 7-3 on the season and were led by senior guard John Newman III, who finished with a […]
UC Bearcats center Viktor Lakhin named AAC Freshman of the Week
CINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati men’s basketball redshirt-freshman Viktor Lakhin was named the AAC’s Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league. Lakhin produced his first-career double-double with career-highs in points (13), rebounds (11), minutes (24), free-throws (5) and attempts (6) in Sunday’s 73-58 win over Bryant. […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball mourns loss of Herb Jones; a star during Bob Huggins Era
CINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati basketball standout Herb Jones passed away Monday at the age of 51. Jones was a 2021 James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and the leading scorer and rebounder on the Bearcats men’s basketball 1992 Final Four team, earning the region’s Most […]
UC Bearcats Football News: More honors for Coach Fickell; Named Home Depot National Coach of the Year
Led the Bearcats to the CFP Semifinals at the Cotton Bowl December 07, 2021 CINCINNATI – After leading the Cincinnati football team to the only undefeated record in college football this season and a second-consecutive American Athletic Conference Championship, Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell was named The Home […]
UC Bearcats Football News: Luke Fickell Named AFCA Regional Coach of the Year
Fickell is named the Region 1 winner for the second-straight year December 06, 2021 CINCINNATI – Cincinnati’s head coach Luke Fickell was named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for Region 1. He, along with the winners […]
UC Bearcats show they belong in CFP with 13-0 record. Plays #1 Alabama on December 31 in Cotton Bowl
No. 4 UC will face No. 1 Alabama in the CFP Semifinals at the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 31 December 05, 2021 CINCINNATI – On Saturday night, the No. 4-ranked Cincinnati football team made history by becoming the first UC […]
Cincinnati Bearcats earn second straight AAC Football Championship with 35-20 win over Houston; Postgame press conference with champion UC
CINCINNATI – Led by three touchdown passes from senior quarterback Desmond Ridder and 187 rushing yards and two scores from junior running back Jerome Ford, the No. 3/4-ranked Cincinnati football team captured its second consecutive American Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats improved to 13-0 for […]
UC Bearcats 35 Houston Cougars 20: Scoring Summary
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Final Statistics: Cincinnati Bearcats 35 Houston Cougars 20; American Athletic Conference Championship Game
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#3/4 UC Bearcats seeking second straight AAC Football Championship today with #16/21 Houston in their way
November 30, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 3/4-ranked Cincinnati football team will look to secure its second straight American Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday at 4 p.m. against No. 16/21 Houston inside Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats (12-0) will face a Houston team that has won 11 […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: QB Desmond Ridder named Manning Award Finalist
December 03, 2021 CINCINNATI — University of Cincinnati senior quarterback Desmond Ridder has been named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented annually to the best quarterback in the country. It is the only quarterback award that takes bowl performances into consideration. Ridder on Wednesday was […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: 12 Football Players named to All-AAC First Team
December 01, 2021 Fickell collects AAC Coach of the Year for third time, Ridder named AAC Offensive POTY again, Gardner unanimous AAC Defensive POTY IRVING, Texas – Led by unanimous Defensive Player of the Year junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and repeat Offensive Player of the […]
Cincinnati Bearcats News: Six Football Players accept invitations to play in Reese’s Senior Bowl
November 29, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 3/4-ranked Cincinnati football team, fresh off a second-straight undefeated regular season, has tied a school record with six Bearcats accepting invitations to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will be held on Feb. 5, 2022 in Mobile, Ala. Quarterback Desmond Ridder, […]
Cincinnati Bearcat News: DB Ahmad Garner named AAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
November 29, 2021 Senior quarterback Desmond Ridder was named to the AAC honor roll CINCINNATI – Cincinnati junior cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday following his standout performance in the Bearcats’ 35-13 win at East […]