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Ohio State football influence on Cincinnati fans grows across the region

Ohio State fans in Cincinnati play a major role in shaping the city’s broader sports culture. Across southwest Ohio, support for the Ohio State Buckeyes football program extends far beyond campus in Columbus, Ohio. Many sports fans in Cincinnati, Ohio watch Buckeyes games every Saturday, track the Ohio State schedule closely, and follow the team’s…

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

Rear view of a Cincinnati Bearcats football player wearing a red jersey and black helmet looking out onto the field.

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Cincinnati Bearcats defensive staff additions reshape 2026 coaching roster

The Bearcats defensive staff is undergoing notable additions as Cincinnati finalizes its 2026 football coaching roster. It includes several experienced coaches and new faces aimed at strengthening the team’s defensive identity. The University of Cincinnati football program officially locked in its 2026 coaching staff this week, announcing Bearcats defensive staff changes that cover key positional…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces a Defining 2026 Season After Major Turnover

Article Summary Cincinnati football recruiting enters the 2026 season in the middle of a roster reset after a productive 2025 campaign ended with significant turnover, most notably at quarterback. Bearcats recruiting added volume through the transfer portal. However, they still sit near the bottom of Big 12 recruiting rankings. The next step depends on quarterback…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 16, 20260Comments

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The Crosstown Shootout turns into the Trey Carroll game as Xavier outlasts Cincinnati 79–74

For all the talk about rebuilding, roster turnover, and new eras at both schools, this year’s Crosstown Shootout came down to something simple: one player understood the moment better than everyone else in the building. Trey Carroll, in his first and only Shootout appearance, delivered a career-high 30 points and a performance that immediately joins…

ByRob KantnerDecember 7, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati vs TCU: Bearcats Collapse in Fort Worth Raises Bigger Questions for the Program

The Cincinnati vs TCU matchup on November 29 was supposed to be a chance for the Bearcats to steady the season, grab momentum, and lock up a better bowl position. Instead, a 45–23 loss in Fort Worth ended the regular season with a thud — and amplified concerns about the direction of the program under…

ByRob KantnerNovember 30, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Bearcats football team running onto the field before Arizona Wildcats matchup as playoff hopes stay alive

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Cincinnati Bearcats Eye College Football Playoff Push Ahead of Arizona Wildcats Matchup

The Cincinnati Bearcats are back in the national conversation — and this weekend’s showdown with the Arizona Wildcats could determine whether their playoff dream stays alive. After a humbling 45–14 loss to Utah, UC enters Saturday’s home matchup at 7–2 overall and 5–1 in Big 12 play , ready to prove they still belong among…

ByRob KantnerNovember 12, 20250Comments

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Ohio State football influence on Cincinnati fans grows across the region

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive staff additions reshape 2026 coaching roster

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces a Defining 2026 Season After Major Turnover

The Crosstown Shootout turns into the Trey Carroll game as Xavier outlasts Cincinnati 79–74

Cincinnati vs TCU: Bearcats Collapse in Fort Worth Raises Bigger Questions for the Program

Cincinnati Bearcats Eye College Football Playoff Push Ahead of Arizona Wildcats Matchup

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