TicketsCINCINNATI – Following the spring football season, the University of Cincinnati football team finds itself ranking among the elite teams in college football.
The Bearcats, led by fifth-year Head Coach Luke Fickell, a two-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, are No. 6 in Sports Illustrated's poll, No. 7 in Athlon Sports, No. 8 in The Athletic, No. 9 in ESPN.com and No. 10 in CBS Sports' post-spring rankings.
Cincinnati was 9-1 in 2020, winning the AAC Championship and playing in its first New Year's Six Bowl game in over a decade.
The Bearcats return 16 starters from last season's squad, including AAC Offensive Player of the Year Desmond Ridder and seven-time All-America selection Ahmad Gardner along with All-AAC selections Darrian Beavers, Marcus Brown, Coby Bryant, Myjai Sanders, Tre Tucker, Josh Whyle and Michael Young Jr.
The 2021 roster projects to have nearly 40 local players who grew up and played high-school football in the tri-state area, including impact transfer Jowon Briggs (Walnut Hills HS) who returned to his hometown after two standout campaigns at Virginia.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Rank: No. 6
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ATHLON SPORTS
Rank: No. 7
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THE ATHLETIC
Rank: No. 8
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ESPN.com
Rank: No. 9
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CBS SPORTS
Rank: No. 10
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UP NEXT
UC opens the 2021 campaign with the 125th Battle for the Victory Bell against longtime rival Miami (OH) on Saturday, Sept. 4 inside Nippert Stadium.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets always represent the best value for Bearcats fans to see the defending American Athletic Conference Champions in action this fall. Packages start at just $99, with limited seats available in the Coach's Corner and a majority of our best-value seats in the Varsity View and Bearcats Lair sections starting at $150. Bearcats fans are encouraged to visit season ticket central online to view available seats and review all price levels.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.
The Bearcats, led by fifth-year Head Coach Luke Fickell, a two-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, are No. 6 in Sports Illustrated's poll, No. 7 in Athlon Sports, No. 8 in The Athletic, No. 9 in ESPN.com and No. 10 in CBS Sports' post-spring rankings.
Cincinnati was 9-1 in 2020, winning the AAC Championship and playing in its first New Year's Six Bowl game in over a decade.
The Bearcats return 16 starters from last season's squad, including AAC Offensive Player of the Year Desmond Ridder and seven-time All-America selection Ahmad Gardner along with All-AAC selections Darrian Beavers, Marcus Brown, Coby Bryant, Myjai Sanders, Tre Tucker, Josh Whyle and Michael Young Jr.
The 2021 roster projects to have nearly 40 local players who grew up and played high-school football in the tri-state area, including impact transfer Jowon Briggs (Walnut Hills HS) who returned to his hometown after two standout campaigns at Virginia.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Rank: No. 6
Complete Poll Link
ATHLON SPORTS
Rank: No. 7
Complete Poll Link
THE ATHLETIC
Rank: No. 8
Complete Poll Link (Subscription Required)
ESPN.com
Rank: No. 9
Complete Poll Link
CBS SPORTS
Rank: No. 10
Complete Poll Link
UP NEXT
UC opens the 2021 campaign with the 125th Battle for the Victory Bell against longtime rival Miami (OH) on Saturday, Sept. 4 inside Nippert Stadium.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets always represent the best value for Bearcats fans to see the defending American Athletic Conference Champions in action this fall. Packages start at just $99, with limited seats available in the Coach's Corner and a majority of our best-value seats in the Varsity View and Bearcats Lair sections starting at $150. Bearcats fans are encouraged to visit season ticket central online to view available seats and review all price levels.
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati football, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati football (@GoBearcatsFB) and Coach Fickell (@CoachFick) on Twitter. You can also find the Bearcats on Instagram and Facebook.