Cincinnati Bearcats football

Cincinnati Bearcats football
Current season
First season	1885
Athletic director	Whit Babcock
Head coach	Butch Jones
	2nd year, 5–9  (.357)
Home stadium	Nippert Stadium
Stadium capacity	35,100 [1]
Stadium surface	FieldTurf
Location	Cincinnati, Ohio
Conference	Big East
All-time record	552–553–51 (.500)
Postseason bowl record	6–6
Claimed national titles	0
Conference titles	11
Heisman winners	0
Consensus All-Americans	3
Current uniform
Colors	Black and Red
Fight song	"Cheer Cincinnati"
Mascot	Bearcat
Marching band	University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands
Outfitter	Adidas
Rivals	Louisville Cardinals Miami Redhawks Pittsburgh Panthers
Website	gobearcats.com

The Cincinnati Bearcats football program represents the University of Cincinnati in a college football. They compete at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level as members of the Big East Conference. The Bearcat football program is one of the nation's oldest, having fielded a team as early as 1885. In 1888, Cincinnati played Miami University in the first intercollegiate football game held within the state of Ohio. That began a rivalry which today ranks as the eighth-oldest and 11th-longest running in NCAA Division I college football.^[2]

Sid Gillman, a member of the College and National Football League hall of fame shrines, was the architect of one of the top eras of Cincinnati football history. He directed the Bearcats to three conference titles and a pair of bowl game appearances during his six seasons (1949–54) before leaving for the professional ranks. Cincinnati, with Gillman developing the passing offenses which would make him successful in the pro ranks, became known for its aerial attack in the early 1950s.^[3]

In 1968, the Bearcats were the nation’s top passing team. Quarterback Greg Cook was the NCAA’s total offense leader with receiver/kicker Jim O'Brien the national scoring champ. A year later, Cook earned Rookie of the Year honors as a Cincinnati Bengal. Two years later, O’Brien kicked the game-winning field goal for the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl.^[4]

With more than 90 players advancing into the professional ranks, 35 earning All-American honors, and 12 garnering Verizon Academic All-America recognition, Cincinnati football clearly has a history of accomplishments, both on and off the gridiron.^[5]

Conference championships

Trophy games

• Keg of Nails, Louisville Cardinals
• River City Rivalry, Pittsburgh Panthers
• Victory Bell, Miami RedHawks

Bowl games

The Bearcats have participated in 12 bowl games, with a record of 6-6.^[6]

Current NFL players

• Connor Barwin, defensive end, Houston Texans
• Brent Celek, Tight end, Philadelphia Eagles
• Trent Cole, Defensive end, Philadelphia Eagles
• Kevin Huber, punter, Cincinnati Bengals
• Jason Kelce, center, Philadelphia Eagles
• Mike Wright, Defensive End, New England Patriots
• Haruki Nakamura, Safety, Baltimore Ravens

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Current coaching staff

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References

External links

• Official website

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