Cincinnati announces two future non-conference football games

CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football program announced two future non-conference games Tuesday.

UC will host Northwestern State on September 13, 2025 and Western Carolina on September 12, 2026.

The Bearcats are 2-0 all-time against Northwestern State. The first meeting was in 1977, a 41-0 victory, and the most recent meeting was a 66-9 victory on September 14, 2013.

Cincinnati and Western Carolina have met once before. The Bearcats won this game at home, 7-3, on September 17, 2005.

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Led by head coach Scott SatterfieldCincinnati is entering its second season in the Big 12. In 2023, the Bearcats ranked fifth in the nation in rushing and 1,000 return yards. Corey Kiner and their entire offensive line. Cincinnati also brings back All-Americans: right guard Luc Kandranose tackle Dontay “The Godfather” Corleone and punter Mason Fletcher.

Two historic rivalries return to Nippert Stadium this fall with Pitt coming to town for the first time since 2012 and West Virginia heading to the Queen City for the first time since Isaiah Pead led the Bearcats to a 24-21 victory in 2009 . will also open the season against Towson, host Arizona State for the first time and TCU for the first time since 2004. Additionally, Houston returns to Nippert Stadium for the first time since the Bearcats’ 35-20 victory in the 2021 AAC championship. .

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