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For the third consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bearcats opened Big 12 play with a win. This year’s edition came up against an undefeated Kansas State team in a 31-26 win.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 23

K-State's No. 1 Pass Defense Faces its First True Test Against Cincinnati

When it comes to defending the pass, there hasn't been a team in the country that is doing it better than K-State. Entering the Big 12 opener against Cincinnati, the Wildcats are ranked No.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 15

JC French IV, Scott Satterfield Ready For Different Vibe Around Battle For The Victory Bell

It's rivalry week for Scott Satterfield, JC French, and the Bearcats football team. They play outside of Nippert Stadium for the first time this season in a cool neutral-site matchup just a mile down the road at TQL Stadium in Over-the-Rhine.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 12

Cincinnati runs all over Western Carolina in rout

JC French IV completed 21 of 24 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns as part of Cincinnati's 690 total yards of offense in a 62-10 rout of visiting FCS opponent Western Carolina Saturday night.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 10

Cincinnati's JC French IV eyes another elite effort vs. Western Carolina

JC French IV looks to follow up his successful debut as Cincinnati's quarterback while FCS opponent Western Carolina attempts to rebound from a nine-point loss when the teams meet Saturday night in Cincinnati.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 8

JC French IV, Scott Satterfield Ready to Open up Passing Attack Against Vulnerable Western Carolina Defense

The Bearcats football team pounded Boston College on the ground this past weekend with 46 carries for 254 yards, but the passing game left a bit to be desired.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 5

JC French IV’s 4 TDs lift Cincinnati past Boston College

JC French IV ran for three touchdowns and threw for another in his Cincinnati debut as quarterback to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats past the Boston College Eagles 34-15 Saturday in Cincinnati.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 3

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Preview: Boston College Eagles

Game day is approaching for the Cincinnati Bearcats Football team as they face the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon. Cincinnati is looking to break the 4-4 all-time tie in this series after winning the most recent matchup, 38-6, in the 2020 Birmingham Bowl.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / September 1

Cincinnati's Newest Quarterback Ranked Among Top-50 FBS Passers

It was always going to be hard to fully replace the intangibles that former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sosrby brought to the table. However, head coach

College Football News / TWSN / August 26

JC French Will Make Cincinnati a Big 12 Sleeper

The Cincinnati Bearcats are getting set to open their 2026 college football season against Boston College on September 5. Ahead of the game they needed to find their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, and they have landed on JC French for the 2026 season.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 21

Bearcats Leaders Discuss End of Fall Camp, JC French's Progress Following Final Scrimmage

That's a wrap on 2026 Fall Camp for the Cincinnati Bearcats football team. The roster went through its second and final scrimmage on Friday to close the sessions and transition into game-week-style practices with 15 days until kickoff against Boston College.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 3

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Fall Camp Storylines

Fall Camp kicks off this week for a new-look Cincinnati Bearcats football roster under head coach Scott Satterfield. Cincinnati has a pretty new offense outside of its blocking brigade, and the defense has been nearly entirely overhauled to try to stop the bleeding from last season.

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / July 23

Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Quarterback Position Preview

Last season, the Cincinnati Bearcats’ passing offense ranked as the nation’s 73rd-best at 220.3 yards per game. But the Brendan Sorsby days are long gone

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / July 10

Star Cincinnati Offensive Lineman Raves Over Acquisition Of Quarterback JC French IV

The 2026 season will be one of massive pressure for head coach Scott Satterfield and the Cincinnati Bearcats. Satterfield and Co. launched last season

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / July 8

JC French IV Hammers Home Top Trait He's Grown Ahead of Cincinnati Bearcats Football Debut

JC French IV is ready for his power conference opportunity in Cincinnati. The new Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback is part of the four-player group that accompanied Scott Satterfield to Big 12 Media Days this week.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 5

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Leaders Preview 2026 Spring Football Period

Scott Satterfield and more addressed the media on Thursday to preview the start of next week's spring football period for the Cincinnati Bearcats' program.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / February 19

New Cincinnati Bearcats QB JC French Drops Quarterback Comparison He's Striving For At UC

JC French IV made his first public comments as the Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback this week on the "Let's Reign Podcast" with UC play-by-play voice Dan Hoard.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / January 11

Cincinnati Bearcats QB Room Takes Shape With Latest Signing

The Bearcats quarterback room got a boost on Sunday when Liam O'Brien committed to the University of Cincinnati. The First-Team All-Ivy League performer threw for 2,376 yards, 19 touchdowns and six intercerpions last year for Penn.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / January 6

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Adds Veteran Transfer Quarterback JC French IV

Cincinnati football has its next signal caller in the Scott Satterfield era. Georgia Southern transfer quarterback JC French IV is committing to UC and will lead the team in his final season of eligibility.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 29

Georgia Southern downs rival App State in Birmingham Bowl

JC French IV threw for 171 yards and a touchdown as Georgia Southern defeated rival Appalachian State 29-10 on Monday afternoon in the JLab Birmingham Bowl in Alabama.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Prediction: Birmingham Bowl Preview

College football’s postseason continues on Monday afternoon with a Sun Belt rivalry showdown between Georgia Southern and Appalachian State in the Birmingham Bowl.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Southern Miss vs. Georgia Southern Prediction and Game Preview

Midweek Sun Belt action starts on Thursday night with Georgia Southern hosting Southern Miss in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season. Southern Miss has made big-time progress under first-year coach Charles Huff.

College Football News / Big Ten Network / September 7, 2025

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 2, 2025

Key Georgia Southern Eagles To Watch In USC Trojans Week 2 Matchup

The USC Trojans opened up the 2025 season in dominating fashion with a 73-13 rout over the Missouri State Bears. There were many impressive performances from the Trojans' offense in the season opener win, and they are looking to ride the momentum into the week 2 matchup against the Georgia Southern Eagles.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2025

Top Heisman candidates per mid-major conference

Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty nearly became the first non-power conference Heisman Trophy winner since 1990 last season. Who could follow him as a potential finalist from the Group of Five (and Pac-12) in 2025?

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