WATCH: Bearcats in the National Spotlight This Week

The No. 7/8-ranked University of Cincinnati football program received national exposure from several media outlets this week as the Bearcats prepared to travel to No. 9/7 Notre Dame for a Top 10 clash at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.

WATCH: Bearcats in the National Spotlight This WeekWATCH: Bearcats in the National Spotlight This Week
The No. 7/8-ranked University of Cincinnati football program received national exposure from several media outlets this week as the Bearcats prepared to travel to No. 9/7 Notre Dame for a Top 10 clash at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.
 
On Thursday, Cincinnati head football coach Luke Fickell previewed the game on ESPN's Keyshawn, JWill and Max morning show before being featured in the afternoon on The Pat McAfee Show.
 
Watch Fickell on Keyshawn, JWill and Max:




Watch Fickell on The Pat McAfee Show:

"That state of Cincinnati, and how everybody has bought in over there… I think it is just a beautiful thing."

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: @CoachFick joined the @PatMcAfeeShow to discuss the #Bearcats success ahead of the team's trip to South Bend.

Full interview ➡️ https://t.co/c1vuP9iHCP pic.twitter.com/BhBxzwvZNA

— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) September 30, 2021

Earlier in the week, the Bearcats were the lead story on Yahoo Sports' homepage as Pete Thamel profiled Fickell and UC heading into the 38-24 Indiana victory.
 
Read the story here: A week with Bearcats reveals Cincinnati's potential CFP rise

Additionally, ESPN's Hallie Grossman wrote an outstanding profile of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, titled: Can Desmond Ridder lead Cincinnati to the College Football Playoff?
 
More content to get you ready for Saturday's game:
 
Game Preview: No. 7 Bearcats Set for Saturday Showdown at No. 9 Notre Dame
 
Watch: Coach Fickell's Weekly Press Conference
 
Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner, Coby Bryant are Cincinnati's impenetrable cornerback tandem (Cincinnati Enquirer)
 
When Enemy Lines Are Blurred: Cincinnati–Notre Dame to Put Coaching Familiarity to the Test (Sports Illustrated)
 
Cincinnati's trip to Notre Dame could offer a program-defining moment for the Bearcats
(The Athletic)

 
Looking Ahead
Cincinnati hosts Temple at 7 p.m. (ESPN) on Friday, Oct. 8, at Nippert Stadium before welcoming UCF on Saturday, Oct. 16. Buy tickets here.
 
Cincinnati Athletics Announces Additional Improvements to Football Game Days
Cincinnati Athletics announced additional improvements to enhance the fan experience on game days at and around Nippert Stadium for this season's remaining home games. The changes to effect beginning with the Temple game. Read more here.