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Cincinnati named Jerrod Calhoun, UC alum and former Utah State head coach, as the Bearcats’ 29th men’s basketball head coach on a six-year contract starting at $3.7 million in year one, after guiding Utah State to a 29-7 season and Mountain West championships; Calhoun has built winning programs at Fairmont State and Youngstown State and will lead Cincinnati as it prepares for its Big 12 era.
Arizona State is set to hire Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett and Cincinnati is hiring Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun as the Big 12 adds three new coaches for 2026-27, joining Kansas State’s Casey Alexander; Bennett, a Mesa native, went 589-228 in 25 seasons at Saint Mary’s, while Calhoun is 297-159 and led Utah State to NCAA appearances.
Cincinnati is close to hiring Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State's head coach and a former Cincinnati student assistant, to lead the Bearcats. Calhoun has guided Utah State to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a first-round win over Villanova, and Cincinnati plans to back the program with a high NIL payroll (estimated at over $10 million). Cincinnati fired Wes Miller earlier this month; Calhoun’s buyout is about $4 million, and he would aim to restore annual NCAA tournament contention for Cincinnati after Miller failed to reach the tourney in five seasons.
Cincinnati reportedly hires UC alumnus Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State’s head coach, to replace Wes Miller, with an expected $10 million NIL budget for 2026-27 and bringing longtime aide Paul Molinari, as Calhoun’s Utah State success and Youngstown State roots signal a fast rebuild aimed at returning the Bearcats to the NCAA Tournament.
Unranked Cincinnati upset No. 8 Kansas 84-68 in Lawrence, marking the Jayhawks’ largest home loss under Bill Self. The Bearcats pulled away in the second half with 28 points from Moustapha Thiam and four triples from Jalen Celestine, earning a road win over a top-10 opponent for the first time since 1990 while Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery provided a lively broadcast.
Michigan Wolverines narrowly lost to Cincinnati 100-98 in an exhibition game, overcoming a significant halftime deficit with a strong second-half effort led by Yaxel Lendeborg, but ultimately falling short as Cincinnati held on to win.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers secured their first win of the season with a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, marking a positive start under coach Matt Rhule despite a close game that kept fans on edge.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers narrowly defeated Cincinnati 20-17 in their season opener, marking their first win over a Power 4 opponent since 2003, with key contributions from new personnel, solid offensive and defensive plays, and a crucial interception by Malcolm Hartzog to seal the game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a 20-17 victory over Cincinnati Bearcats in a close game at Arrowhead Stadium, with key plays including Dylan Raiola's passing and Malcolm Hartzog Jr.'s game-winning interception, despite Cincinnati's efforts to come back in the second half.
Nebraska football kicks off their 2025 season with a highly anticipated game against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, with the Huskers aiming for a strong start under coach Matt Rhule, while Cincinnati, led by quarterback Brendan Sorsby, seeks to improve after a challenging 2024 season.
Mike Mickens, a former standout player for Cincinnati and now a coach at Notre Dame, is being inducted into the Cincinnati Bearcats Hall of Fame for his exceptional college football career, highlighting his journey from a top player to a respected coach.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield is making changes to his coaching staff after two consecutive losing seasons, parting ways with veteran assistant Kerry Coombs. Coombs, who has a storied coaching history in high school, college, and the NFL, had been with the Bearcats since 2022. Satterfield is actively seeking new candidates to join his staff as the team struggles to find success in the Big 12 Conference. Additionally, the Bearcats are experiencing significant roster changes, with nearly 20 players entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Travis Kelce and his brother Jason finally celebrated their college graduation from the University of Cincinnati, where they both played football, by receiving their diplomas on stage at the Fifth Third Arena. Travis, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, chugged a beer and spiked the can in true Kelce style before accepting his diploma, while the Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right" played in the background. Jason, who recently retired from football after winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, also earned his marketing degree.
The live taping of "New Heights" podcast, hosted by former Cincinnati Bearcat standouts Jason and Travis Kelce, is moving to Fifth Third Arena due to the threat of severe weather. The event, which will feature Bengals players Joe Burrow and Orlando Brown Jr., was originally scheduled for Nippert Stadium but has been relocated to the indoor venue. Ticket holders will receive new information via email, and the event is now sold out due to the change in venue and limited VIP seating. Despite the venue change, the schedule of events remains the same, with the podcast set to begin at 9 p.m.
The live score and stats from the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Baylor Bears on March 14, 2024, show a close match with several turnovers, steals, and successful shots from both teams, resulting in a dynamic and competitive game.