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The Cincinnati football team got some good news Saturday. Bearcats defensive lineman Dontay Corleone will play in the team’s battle against Iowa State, per ESPN.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / October 3

The Latest on Cincinnati’s Most Important Defensive Player

There is growing optimism that Cincinnati star defensive lineman Dontay Corleone will be able to return to the field on Saturday when the Bearcats face No.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 3

Iowa State Cyclones Reportedly Will Face Cincinnati Star Defender Making Return

The Iowa State Cyclones are set for a big test this weekend. They will be playing their first true road game of their Big 12 schedule, paying a visit to Nippert Stadium to face off against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 27

Scott Satterfield Updates Key Bearcats Injuries Following Big Win Over Kansas

The Bearcats had a few players and head coach Scott Satterfield speak to the media following Saturday's impressive 37-34 win against the Kansas Jayhawks that saw the two sides combine for the most yards in a college football game this season (1,134).

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / September 27

Cincinnati Is Missing a Big Piece Up Front Today

Cincinnati will be without its top defensive player today, as star defensive lineman Dontay Corleone has officially been ruled out ahead of the Bearcats’ matchup with Kansas.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 24

Three Cincinnati Bearcats Football Stars Named Top 125 2026 NFL Draft Prospects

The Cincinnati Bearcats football team only had one player selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but that number is likely to at least triple in 2026. Pro Football Focus released its latest 400-player big board for the next draft session in April, and Cincinnati had three names make the cut: Dontay Corleone, Jake Golday, and Joe Royer.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 23

Scott Satterfield Provides Latest Update on Bearcats Football Injuries Entering Big 12 Play

Scott Satterfield and the Bearcats football team are back at it this week with their first Big 12 matchup of the season against Kansas. The road matchup may or may not see star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone return to the field after missing the Week 3 game against Northwestern State.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 22

Cincinnati Bearcats Achieve Big Milestone Ahead of Iowa State Matchup

It's a sellout! Cincinnati Bearcats football has posted its first sellout of Nippert Stadium this year to ring in the second Big 12 game of the season for UC when it takes on Iowa State next weekend at Noon ET.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 10

Jalen Hunt, Bearcats Defensive Line Ready To Step Up In Dontay Corleone's Absence

Jalen Hunt is healthy and mauling early in the Bearcats' 2025 football season. The Cincinnati defensive tackle chatted with me after practice on Tuesday and noted it's a next man up mentality for the Bearcats with star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone out for a couple of weeks.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 9

Scott Satterfield Updates Dontay Corleone, Other Cincinnati Bearcats Football Injuries Entering Week 3

UC football head coach Scott Satterfield met with the media on Tuesday and gave the latest on Cincinnati's injuries entering what should be the biggest winning margin number of the season against FCS Northwestern State.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 6

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Star Dontay Corleone Suffers Injury Against Bowling Green

The Bearcats had a key player exit Saturday's action against Bowling Green State University with an injury. Defensive tackle Dontay Corleone suffered what appeared to be a foot or ankle injury on the opening drive of the game and eventually left for the locker room in the second quarter after getting it worked on on the sidelines.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / August 28

Week 1 Big Ten Previews: Huskies, Bruins Set to Make Case: Highlighting the four games featuring teams in West and the two best of the rest

The 2025 Big Ten football season begins this week, with all 18 teams in action. The last two National Champions hail from the storied conference, which will once again have a slew of teams vying for this season’s crown.

College Football News / ESPN / August 27

Despite a grim diagnosis, a deep connection to Cincinnati kept Dontay Corleone going

Blood clots almost derailed Corleone's career, but he's pressing forward with the support of both the town and the university.

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 20

Scott Satterfield, Dontay Corleone Speak With Media as Week 1 Approaches

The Bearcats went through a shorter practice on Wednesday, followed by head coach Scott Satterfield and star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone speaking to the media.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 20

Dontay Corleone Named Among Top 100 College Football Players Entering 2025 Season

ESPN's college football writing team broke down the top 100 players in the sport ahead of the 2025 season, and one Cincinnati Bearcats talent made the list: DT Dontay Corleone.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 18

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Announces 2025 Captains

The Bearcats football team announced a set of captains with familiar and new names leading the team this fall. QB Brendan Sorsby, C Gavin Gerhart, CB Logan Wilson, and DT Dontay Corleone are captains.

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