On Sept. 2, 2006, the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics unveiled its Ring of Honor located on the fascia between the upper and lower decks of the east side of Nippert opposite the press box. The Ring of Honor recognizes the accomplishments of UC's extraordinary student-athletes.

The charter class included Greg Cook, Dick Goist, Gino Guidugli, Tom Marvaso, Danny McCoin, Jack Lee, Jim O'Brien, Tom O'Malley, Gene Rossi, Jonathan Ruffin, Bill Shalosky, Reggie Taylor, and Mike Woods.

12 | Greg Cook Greg Cook (1966-68) was a second-team all-American in 1968 who rewrote UC's passing and total offense records during his career		62 | Dick Goist Dick Goist (1951-54) was a two-time honorable mention all-America halfback.
8 | Gino Guidugli Gino Guidugli (2001-04) broke all of the single season and career passing and total offense records while leading UC to three bowl games		47 | Kevin Huber Kevin Huber (2005-08) was the first two-time first-team Associated Press all-America selection in school history as well as a 2007 Consensus all-American and finalist for the Ray Guy award
16 | Jack Lee The most prolific passer in UC history at the time of his graduation, Lee was a two-time all-Missouri Valley Conference quarterback		5 | Tom Marvaso Tom Marvaso (1973-75) was named a first-team all-American in 1975 and started three years at safety
8 | Danny McCoin Danny McCoin (1984-87) earned honorable mention all- America plaudits in 1986 and broke the UC career passing and total offense records by the conclusion of his career		88 | Jim O'Brien Jim O'Brien (1967-69) earned honorable mention all- America honors as a kicker and wide receiver in 1968 and 1969 and led the nation in scoring in 1968
27 | Tom O'Malley Tom O'Malley (1947-49) led the nation in passing yards in 1949		28 | Gene Rossi Gene Rossi (1950-52) twice earned honorable mention all-America honors at quarterback
16 | Jonathan Ruffin Jonathan Ruffin (1999-02) was a consensus all-American and the Lou Groza Award recipient as college football's top kicker in 2000		29 | Bill Shalosky Bill Shalosky (1950-52) was an honorable mention all-American guard in 1952
30 | Reggie Taylor Reggie Taylor (1983-86) was a three-time honorable mention all-American at running back for UC and is the school's all-time career rushing leader		30 | Mike Woods Mike Woods (1975-77) was a consensus first-team all-American in 1977