WEB LINK: https://bit.ly/37C3xxY CINCINNATI – Darren Paige was named the University of Cincinnati football program’s running backs coach, Head Coach Luke Fickell announced Wednesday. Paige, entering his second decade in coaching, came to UC after spending 2019-20 mentoring wide receivers at Eastern Michigan. “Happy to complete our […]
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University of Cincinnati Athletics announces increased capacity at Fifth Third Arena
WEB LINK: http://bit.ly/2NvieMw CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics announced additional ticket availability inside Fifth Third Arena for upcoming men’s basketball games and volleyball matches. Athletics was granted an attendance variance by the State of Ohio which allows for crowds of around 1,135 fans inside the […]
Second half 31-12 run pushes Cincinnati Bearcats to 91-71 win over Tulane; Davenport leads way with 27 points
February 26, 2021 CINCINNATI – Cincinnati scored a season-high 91 points in a 20-point victory over Tulane, 91-71, in American Athletic Conference on Friday afternoon inside Fifth Third Arena. The Bearcats (9-8, 7-5 AAC) used a 31-12 run during a nine-minute stretch of the second half to […]
Cincinnati Bearcats announce 2021 Football Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 18, 2021 WEB LINK: https://bit.ly/2M8vc2k CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati’s 2021 schedule was released Thursday by American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco. Join us this fall! Visit GoBEARCATS.com/tickets to view available seats and join the Bearcats in Nippert Stadium this Fall! Single-game tickets will […]
Cincinnati Bearcats guard Zach Harvey named to American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati men’s basketball sophomore guard Zach Harvey has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll the league announced Monday. Harvey put together his most productive week as a Bearcat, posting a career-high 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting with four […]
Cincinnati Bearcats RB Gerrid Doaks gets East-West Shrine Bowl Invite
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (Indianapolis, Indiana/Lawrence Central) has accepted an invitation to the 2021 East-West Shrine Bowl. While the 2021 contest, the 96th annual event, was canceled to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, players selected by the committee for their outstanding senior seasons will […]
Time for UC fans to make your 2021 Football Season Ticket Deposits Now
CINCINNATI – The Athletics Ticket Office is now accepting deposits for 2021 football season tickets. Any fan who was not a season ticket holder in 2019, placed a deposit for season tickets ahead of the 2020 season, should make a deposit online and reserve their spot in Nippert […]
Another honor! Bearcats’ Gardner named Second Team AFCA All-American
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) earned Second-Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association. The sophomore has been selected to five All-America teams, including first-team honors from the Football Writers Association of American and USA Today along with second-team accolades from […]
2021 Peach Bowl: #8 UC, #9 Georgia; How to Listen, Watch and more for fans
CINCINNATI – The No. 8 University of Cincinnati football team, 2020 American Athletic Conference Champions, face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at noon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bearcats’ first New Year’s Six bowl since appearing in back-to-back […]
Honors keep coming in for UC CB Ahmad Gardner; First Team FWAA All-American
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) was named a First-Team All-America selection by the Football Writers Association of America, presented in partnership with the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. It is the fourth All-America accolade for the sophomore as Gardner earned First-Team All-America […]
2021 Peach Bowl Friday at Noon: #8 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. #9 Georgia Bulldogs
CINCINNATI – The No. 8 University of Cincinnati football team, 2020 American Athletic Conference Champions, face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at noon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. UC’s first New Year’s Six bowl since appearing in back-to-back […]
UC’s Gardner and Wiggins Second Team All-American honors from AP
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) and safety James Wiggins (Miami, Florida/South Dade) were both named Associated Press Second-Team All-Americans Monday. Last week, Gardner earned First-Team All-America accolades from USA Today and second-team honors from The Athletic while Wiggins was tabbed for first-team recognition by The […]
UC’s Fickell a Semifinalist for George Munger Award
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell is one of 12 semifinalists for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday. The 12 semifinalists include: Tom Allen (Indiana), Brent Brennan (San Jose State), Matt Campbell (Iowa State), Jamey […]
Bearcats CB Ahmad Gardner earns All-American honors from USA Today and The Athletic
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Detroit, Michigan/Martin Luther King) was named a First-Team All-America selection by USA Today and a Second-Team All-America honoree by The Athletic. Gardner, a sophomore, was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference choice for the second-straight year. He earned freshman All-America accolades from […]
UC Bearcats DB James Wiggins named First Team All-American by The Athletic
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati safety James Wiggins (Miami, Florida/South Dade) was a First-Team All-America selection by The Athletic. The senior also was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection and is a semifinalist for the 2020 Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. He has accepted an invitation to […]
UC Football coach Luke Fickell finalist for Eddie Robinson Award
DALLAS – University of Cincinnati football head coach Luke Fickell was named one of nine finalists for the 2020 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, the Football Writers Association of America, in conjunction with the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Monday. In alphabetical order the finalists are: Tom Allen, Indiana; Brent […]
#8 Cincinnati to take on SEC powerhouse #9 Georgia in 2021 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football team finished at No. 8 in the final College Football Playoff ranking and will face No. 9 Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2021 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled at noon ET and […]
Rewind: Cincinnati-Tulsa AAC Championship Game Postgame Notes
Postgame Notes2020 AAC Football ChampionshipNo. 23 Tulsa at No. 9 CincinnatiNippert StadiumDec. 19, 2020 Final Score: Cincinnati 27, Tulsa 24 Coin Toss: CAPTAINS: #5 Darrick Forrest & #9 Desmond Ridder. Forrest was out for the coin toss today. Tulsa won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Cincinnati received […]
Rewind: Cincinnati Bearcats win American Athletic Conference title on Cole Smith field goal as time expires
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cole Smith made a 34-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 6 Cincinnati a 27-24 victory over No. 20 Tulsa on Saturday night in the rainy American Conference Championship game. Alec Pierce had a career-high 146 yards receiving on five catches, Desmond Ridder passed for […]
Cincinnati Bearcats DL Elijah Ponder accepts invitation to 2021 Hula Bowl
CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati DL Elijah Ponder (Atlanta, Georgia/South Cobb) has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Hula Bowl. The 2021 Hula Bowl is set for Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Aloha Stadium on the island of Oahu. Ponder is the fifth UC player all time to play in the […]