Cincinnati Bearcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bearcats Football Stars MJ Cannon and Taran Tyo Dive Into 11th 2026 Spring Practice

The spring football practice sessions continued on Wednesday afternoon. The media met with stars like guard Taran Tyo and defensive back MJ Cannon as the team barrels toward the Spring Showcase event for fans on April 18 at noon inside Nippert Stadium.

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Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Makes Final Four Schools For Three-Star 2027 Talent

The Recruiting Roundups keep flowing during spring football for the Cincinnati Bearcats. We pick up this edition with a top schools announcement involving UC.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 8

Jerrod Calhoun Hiring Earns Strong Grade as 2026 Transfer Portal Heats up for Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball

It is safe to say that Jerrod Calhoun is joining a Cincinnati program with a fervent sense of excitement, and with that excitement comes expectations.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 7

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Adds First Transfer Player of 2026 Cycle

The Bearcats basketball team added the first transfer portal commitment of the Jerrod Calhoun era on Tuesday night in former Utah State forward David Iweze.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 7

Gavin Grover 'Taking Steps Forward' on Path to Being Next Great Cincinnati Tight End

The Bearcats football program has been known for its impactful tight ends over the years, and Gavin Grover is trying to join that long line this fall when he dives into a projected starting role on offense.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 7

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Analyzing Every Player Coming In and Out This Spring

The 2026 college basketball transfer portal is officially open now through April 21. Players can enter at any time in this window and have months to choose a school, but they cannot enter the portal after the April 21 deadline.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 6

Cincinnati Misses Out On Any Chance To Add Potentially Impactful Transfer

Now that Jerrod Calhoun has taken over the Bearcats, it is his turn to assemble a staff and a team that is prepared to win immediately. In the era of

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 6

Cincinnati Bearcats Forward First 2026 Transfer Portal Entry of New Cycle

The first transfer portal entry on the Bearcats' roster has surfaced. Multiple reports noted on Monday that former five-star wing Shon Abaev is transferring out of the program and will enter the portal once it opens tomorrow morning.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 6

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.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 4

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.

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.

Randy Bennett is a great hire for Arizona State Sun Devils

Latest Hubert Davis report indicates beleaguered HC should be leaving North Carolina soon

Stephen A. Smith got roasted for his North Carolina coach suggestion

Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16

The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz

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

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

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