2026 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

2026 Cincinnati Bearcats football
Conference	Big 12 Conference
Record	0–0 (0–0 Big 12)
Head coach	Scott Satterfield (4th season)
Offensive coordinator	Pete Thomas (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator	Nic Cardwell (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread option
Defensive coordinator	Nate Woody (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator	Cortney Braswell (2nd season)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Nippert Stadium
Uniform
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2026 Big 12 Conference football standings

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
Arizona		0	–	0					0	–	0
Arizona State		0	–	0					0	–	0
Baylor		0	–	0					0	–	0
BYU		0	–	0					0	–	0
Cincinnati		0	–	0					0	–	0
Colorado		0	–	0					0	–	0
Houston		0	–	0					0	–	0
Iowa State		0	–	0					0	–	0
Kansas		0	–	0					0	–	0
Kansas State		0	–	0					0	–	0
Oklahoma State		0	–	0					0	–	0
TCU		0	–	0					0	–	0
Texas Tech		0	–	0					0	–	0
UCF		0	–	0					0	–	0
Utah		0	–	0					0	–	0
West Virginia		0	–	0					0	–	0
Championship: December 5, 2026
As of January 16, 2026 Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats football team will represent the University of Cincinnati during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bearcats, members of the Big 12 Conference, play home games at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2026 is the program's fourth season under head coach Scott Satterfield.

Offseason

Positions key

Offense	Defense	Special teams
QB — Quarterback RB — Running back FB — Fullback WR — Wide receiver TE — Tight end OL — Offensive lineman T — Tackle G — Guard C — Center	DL — Defensive lineman DE — Defensive end [a] DT — Defensive tackle [b] LB — Linebacker [c] DB — Defensive back CB — Cornerback S — Safety [d]	K — Kicker [e] P — Punter LS — Long snapper RS — Return specialist [f]
Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE) Includes nose tackle (NT) Includes middle linebacker (MLB or MIKE), outside linebacker (OLB, WILL, SAM), and off-ball linebacker Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS) Also known as a placekicker (PK) Includes kickoff and punt returners

Coaching staff changes

Departures

Departures

Name	Position	Reason for leaving	New school	New position
Tyson Veidt	Defensive coordinator	Took position at other school [1]	Penn State	Linebackers
Eddie Hicks	Cornerbacks	Took position at other school [2]	Arkansas	Cornerbacks
Brad Glenn	Offensive coordinator	Not retained

Additions

Additions

Name	Position	Previous school	Previous position
Nate Woody	Defensive coordinator	Army	Defensive coordinator

Transfer portal

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Departing transfers

Name	Pos.	Height	Weight	Year	Hometown	New school

Recruiting

See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football, and College recruiting

College recruiting information (2026)
Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
			N/A	N/A
	Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Overall recruit ranking:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2026 Cincinnati Football Commitment List". Rivals. "2026 Players Commitments – Cincinnati". ESPN. "2026 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. "2026 Cincinnati Bearcats football team". 247Sports.

2026 NFL draft

Main article: 2026 NFL draft

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result
September 5	TBD	Boston College *	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
September 12	TBD	Western Carolina *	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
September 19	TBD	vs. Miami (OH) *	Paycor Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
TBD	TBD	at Arizona	Casino Del Sol Stadium Tucson, AZ	TBD
TBD	TBD	at BYU	LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT	TBD
TBD	TBD	Utah	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
TBD	TBD	Colorado	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
TBD	TBD	Texas Tech	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	TBD
TBD	TBD	Kansas State	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio	TBD
TBD	TBD	at Houston	TDECU Stadium Houston, TX	TBD
TBD	TBD	at Iowa St.	Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	TBD
TBD	TBD	at West Virginia	Milan Puskar Stadium Morgantown, WV	TBD
*Non-conference game All times are in Eastern time Source: [5] [6]

References

1. "Ikaika Malloe and Tyson Veidt Added to Penn State Football Coaching Staff". gopsusports.com. Penn State Football. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
2. Parkinson, Kyle (18 December 2025). "Hicks, Hobby and Johnson named to Hogs' staff". arkansasrazorbacks.com. Arkansas Razorbacks. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
3. "2026 College Football Transfer Portal". 247sports. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
4. "2026 College Football Transfer Portal". On3. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
5. "2026 Cincinnati Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
6. "2026 Football Schedule". Cincinnati Bearcats . Retrieved January 12, 2026.