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- Head coach: Brian Kelly
- Inaugural season: 1885
- Joined league: 2005
- National titles: None
- Home: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Capacity: 35,000
- All-time: 506-530-51
- Colors: Black and red
- Bitter rival: Louisville
- 2008 W-L: Conf: 6-1; overall: 10-2
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The University of Cincinnati football team plays college football as a member of the Big East Conference. Known as the Bearcats, the team plays their home games at Nippert Stadium on campus in Cincinnati. The team has won ten conference championships, including in 2008.Cincinnati Enquirer: UC Clinches Big East, Big Bowl
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to the Virginia Tech Hokies, 20-7, in the Orange Bowl on January 1, 2009.ESPN.com: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Box Score
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Living on the field in Cincinnati
The Bearcats have competed in nine bowl games over the years, and since their move to the Big East, they have become a program on the rise. The 2007 team clinched a birth in the PapaJohns.com Bowl. Among the great players to play for the Bearcats include Urban Meyer, Brig Owens, Antonio Chatman, Ron Kostelnik, Vaughn Booker, Sam Garnes and Jason Fabini. -
Bowl History
- 2007 PapaJohns.com Bowl: 31-21 win over Southern MissCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 2007 International Bowl: 27-24 win over Western MichiganCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 2004 Forth Worth Bowl: 32-14 win over MarshallCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 2002 New Orleans Bowl: 24- 19 loss to North TexasCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 2001 Motor City Bowl:23-16 loss to ToledoCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 2000 Motor City Bowl: 25-14 loss to MarshallCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 1997 Humanitarian Bowl: 35-19 win over Utah StateCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 1951 Sun Bowl: 14-13 loss to West Texas A&MCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
- 1947 Sun Bowl: 18-6 win over Virginia TechCollege Football Data Warehouse: Cincinnati Bowl History
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Players in the NFL
- Brent Celek (tight end)
- Antonio Chatman (wide receiver)
- Trent Cole (defensive end)
- Angelo Craig (defensive end)
- Troy Evans (linebacker)
- Jason Fabini (offensive tackle)
- Andre Frazier (linebacker)
- Tyjuan Hagler (linebacker)
- Daven Holly (cornerback)
- Antwan Peek (outside linebacker)
- Mike Wright (defensive lineman)
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Cincinnati Bearcats Football Questions
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Who will win these BCS Bowl Games and why? 16 AnswersRose bowl - USC USC is playing at home and has a monster defense that has kept 8 opponents to a touch down or less. Penn St. has a good, but less talented defe... read more -
When is National Signing Day for football players in 2010? 1 AnswerThe first day that high school recruits can sign a letter of intent to play college football for NCAA Division one for the 2010-2011 season is February 3rd, 20... read more -
How do you make Cincinnati Chili? Are the ingredients different than in traditional chili? 3 AnswersThe link also has a brief history of the food. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm Cincinnati Chili Recipe 1 large onion chopped 1 pound ... read more -
Best recipe for Cincinnati style chili? 3 Answers1/2 lb. ground beef 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce 1 cup water 1 can diced tomatoes OR 1 can tomato paste (I prefer diced) 1 tablespoon chili... read more
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Cincinnati Bearcats Football Leadership
- Brian Kelly
- 2007-present: Head Coach
- 2004-2006: Central Michigan University
- 1991-2003: Grand Valley State University
- 2007-present: Head Coach
- Brian Kelly
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