The Cincinnati Bearcats kicked off the 2026 college football season with a game on Saturday afternoon against the Boston College Eagles at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati that included an appearance from some of the program’s biggest stars of years past.

Cincinnati Bearcats' JC French rushed for a 4-yard TD that extended the lead to 17-0 over the Boston College Eagles.

JC French IV ran for three touchdowns and threw for another in his Cincinnati debut as quarterback to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats past the Boston College Eagles 34-15 Saturday in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Adds Elite Defensive Guard Javontae Campbell to 2026-27 Roster

Brendan Sorsby spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with Cincinnati Football. After Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech, it came to light that he had been gambling on games, leading to his ineligibility to play.

Cincinnati Bearcats jerseys will feature a patch for Jeff Wyler Automotive thanks to a multi-year deal.