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Jerrod Calhoun's First Cincinnati Coaching Staff Reportedly Finalizing Ahead of 2026 Transfer Portal Frenzy

Things are all set up for the new Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball roster to hit the ground running and grow this offseason quickly. Who all those players will end up being is a mystery, but we do have a coaching staff finalizing around one head coach, Jerrod Calhoun.

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Scott Satterfield, JC French IV And More Discuss Cincinnati Bearcats Football's First 2026 Spring Scrimmage

The Bearcats football team is past the halfway point of Spring Practice and just wrapped up their first scrimmage on Saturday inside the Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 3

Jerrod Calhoun Reveals Bearcats Playing In Thanksgiving Tournament During First Season, 2026-27 Schedule Toughens

The Bearcats are playing in a holiday tournament this Thanksgiving. UC head coach Jerrod Calhoun noted on ESPN 1530's Mo Egger Show that Cincinnati is playing in the Orlando Events Invitational, which features two games against power opponents.

Antwan Peek News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 3

Top Cincinnati Defender Antwan Peek Jr. 'Loving' Position Change as 2026 Spring Football Continues

Antwan Peek Jr. was one of the Bearcats' best defenders last season, and he's going through a slight position change this offseason. The redshirt senior safety is moving closer to the line of scrimmage in an outside linebacker role after lighting up the Big 12 on the back end last season.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 2

Cincinnati Bearcats Football DC Nate Woody Updates System Install During 2026 Spring Practices

Spring football is in full swing for new Cincinnati Bearcats defensive coordinator Nate Woody and his unit. The Army turned UC DC caught up with the media on Thursday to give the first update on how his 3-4 blitzing scheme is taking hold.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 2

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Adds Fourth Commitment in 2027 Class

The Bearcats landed a third offensive line commitment in the Class of 2027 on Wednesday night. Warren (Ohio) mauler Zay'Vion Smith is rolling with UC for his college home.

Evan Tengesdahl News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 1

All-American UC Guard Evan Tengesdahl Showing Versatility As 2026 Spring Football Continues

Evan Tengesdahl is primed to be a major NFL prospect very soon, but first, he has another run with Cincinnati to attack with all he's got. The star guard chatted with me after Wednesday's spring practice in Clifton.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 30

Cincinnati Has Their First Portal Target For Next Season

The Jerrod Calhoun era has officially begun. In the modern era of college athletics, there is no room to take a break because every team is just one transfer portal away from competing.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 30

Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Offers Rising 2029 Running Back, Among Other Talents

It's about time for another Recruiting Roundup check-in as Spring Football continues for the Bearcats in the next two weeks. We start with an official visit lined up for three-star 2027 wide receiver Jayden Elder out of Spanish River (Florida).

Jonathan Thompson News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 27

Jonathan Thompson Laser Focused on Strong Finish With Cincinnati Bearcats Football

The Bearcats football team has plenty of leaders returning to the 2026 roster, including standout linebacker Jonathan Thompson. The redshirt senior star fully blossomed onto the scene in 2025, ranking second on the team with 73 tackles to go with one forced fumble, a sack, and two fumble recoveries.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 27

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Projected to Fall Just Short of Betting Win Total in 2026

Before you know it, the 2026 football season will be here, and with spring practice getting underway for the Cincinnati Bearcats, it is a non-stop sprint to Sep.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 27

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Earns Three-Star 2027 Commitment From Ohio Offensive Lineman Jalen Webb

The Bearcats football program landed another 2027 commitment as Spring Football continues in Clifton. Three-star Central Catholic interior offensive lineman Jalen Webb is rolling with Cincinnati for his college home.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 26

New Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun Featured In Reds' Opening Day Parade

The star turn continues for new Cincinnati Bearcats basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun. He helped ring in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day festivities by participating in the parade downtown during a sleep-deprived stretch for the new UC head man.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 26

Jerrod Calhoun Aiming To 'Dominate' Xavier In Crosstown Shootout Moving Forward

The excitement continues to build around the brand-new Jerrod Calhoun coaching tenure for Cincinnati Bearcats basketball. The veteran coach jumped on The Legends Unplugged Podcast with Terry Nelson and Corie Blount after his introductory press conference on Wednesday and made some notable comments about the biggest rivalry in this city.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 25

Jerrod Calhoun Fully Endorses GM Corey Evans, Lays Out Transfer Plan Ahead of Bearcats 2026 Cycle

The hiring is done, the hellos are in motion, and the work is about to begin for new UC head basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun on his 2026-27 roster. Calhoun and general manager Corey Evans are set up with a nice week-plus on ramp to prepare for the opening of the transfer portal on April 7.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 25

Jerrod Calhoun Introduced As New Cincinnati Head Coach: 'People Need To Fear Us In The State Of Ohio'

The Jerrod Calhoun era has officially begun for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball program. The 2004 Cincinnati grad addressed the media and fanbase for the first time on Wednesday afternoon after inking a six-year deal to coach his alma mater in the Big 12.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 25

Jerrod Calhoun Gives First Comments as Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Head Coach: 'We Want To Get It Back'

Jerrod Calhoun gave some initial fired-up comments on his Bearcats tenure right as he arrived in Cincinnati this week. WLWT's Charlie Clifford caught up with the new head coach at Lunken Airport after his private plane ride into town.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 24

New Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun Arrives In Cincinnati

Jerrod Calhoun has landed in Cincinnati! The Enquirer's Scott Springer and Bearcat Bunch on X got footage of the new UC men's basketball coach arriving at Lunken Airport on the east side of town Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23

Cincinnati to orchestrate homecoming with Jerrod Calhoun as next HC

Jerrod Calhoun will be making a homecoming as the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball program.

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 23

Cincinnati Officially Hires Jerrod Calhoun as Next Head Basketball Coach

The Cincinnati Bearcats have officially found their next head coach, and it’s a name that has been at the top of the program’s list for weeks. Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun has agreed to take over the Bearcats, returning to his alma mater after building an impressive resume across multiple stops.

Wes Miller News / Heartland College Sports / March 23

Wes Miller Agrees to Five-Year Deal with Charlotte Basketball

The Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball has found its next leader, as Wes Miller has agreed to a five-year deal to become the program’s new head coach. Miller brings a wealth of head coaching experience to Charlotte, having most recently served as the head coach at Cincinnati.

Blown lead costs Cincinnati coach Wes Miller his job

Blowing an eight-point lead down the stretch cost the Cincinnati Bearcats a likely berth in March Madness and cost their coach his job.

Cincinnati fires coach Wes Miller

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

Miami (Ohio)'s MAC tournament quarterfinals loss re-opens March Madness at-large debate

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 9

Analyst Renee Montgomery Makes NCAA Tournament Case for Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bearcats remain firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, but one prominent analyst believes the Bearcats have a resume worthy of dancing in March.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 21