OXFORD, Ohio – The nation’s oldest non-league rivalry commences at noon today as the Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks meet for the 128th time with the winner taking or keeping possession of the Victory Bell.
Saturday is likely the last Victory Bell game at a campus site
This is scheduled to be the last on-campus meeting between the two teams separated by a little over 39 miles. Miami pulled out of their scheduled return to Nippert Stadium in 2025, but there is a neutral site game in 2026 at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paycor Stadium. Both sides have recently expressed hope that the series could continue at a neutral site, but it may not take place every year.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback is new to the rivalry
Saturday will be the first road game for redshirt sophomore Brendan Sorsby as quarterback of the Cincinnati Bearcats. He did fare well in some road contests in the Big Ten last year with Indiana. Miami quarterback Brett Gabbert is a sixth-year veteran of many games, including last year’s overtime thriller at Nippert when the RedHawks broke UC’s 16-game string of wins in the series in overtime.
Last Cincinnati Bearcats visit to Oxford had wild finish
In 2017 the Luke Fickell Bearcats trailed 17-6 with less than three minutes to go and scored 15 unanswered points to retain the bell. A Malik Clements interception of Miami quarterback Gus Ragland for a touchdown made for the improbable comeback. UC was on the other end of a dramatic comeback last week when Pitt came back from a 27-6 deficit late in the third quarter to beat the Bearcats in the final seconds, 28-27.
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks score updates
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks time today
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
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Time: Noon
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Location: Yager Stadium (24,000)
What channel is the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks game on today?
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TV channel: ESPNU
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Streaming: ESPN.com/watch
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Radio: 700WLW
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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami University is on ESPNU with Matt Schumacker on play-by-play and Dustin Fox as analyst. The 700WLW radio crew features UC Athletic Hall of Famers Dan Hoard on play-by-play with Jim Kelly as color analyst. Former UC Bearcats quarterback Tony Pike is the sideline reporter. Mo Egger is the host/engineer handling the pregame, halftime and postgame shows.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks history
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Series record: Tied at 60-60-7
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Cincinnati Bearcats last win: 2022 (38-176)
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Miami’s last win: 2023 (31-24 in overtime)
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks predictions
I have stuck to my guns with what I wrote before the season for this week. UC has the No. 8 passer in the NCAA in yards in Brendan Sorsby and is No. 9 overall in passing offense. They’re No. 31 in rushing at 213 yards per game and Corey Kiner is No. 28, coming off a 149-yard game last week. A year ago, they outgained Miami 528-358 and lost, one of four games where they outgained an opponent and lost. Considering the gut punch against Pitt and losing the bell a year ago, I’m going Bearcats 27-21 against the defending Mid-American champions.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHakws betting odds
Game lines and odds from DraftKings as of Friday
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks injury updates
Tight end Joey Beljan returned to practice this week giving the Bearcats more depth to support Joe Royer, Francis Sherman and Gavin Grover. Offensive lineman Phillip Wilder appears to be out, but the Bearcats still return last year’s starters. Coming off a bye week, Miami coach Chuck Martin didn’t have a pre-UC media briefing but in the prior week said they had some guys banged up vs. Northwestern.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami RedHawks weather update
Via the Weather Channel, Saturday in Oxford calls for a mix of sunshine and clouds and a high of 90 degrees. The chance of rain is just 7%.
Cincinnati Bearcats 2024 schedule
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Aug. 31, Towson (W 38-20)
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Sept. 7, Pitt (L 28-27)
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Sept. 14 at Miami University
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Sept. 21, Houston
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Sept. 28 at Texas Tech
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Oct. 12 at UCF
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Oct. 19, Arizona State
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Oct. 26 at Colorado
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Nov. 9, West Virginia
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Nov. 16 at Iowa State
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Nove. 23 at Kansas State
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Nov. 30, TCU
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Miami RedHawks football 2024 schedule
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Aug. 31 at Northwestern (L 13-6)
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Sept. 14, Cincinnati
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Sept. 21 at Notre Dame
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Sept. 28, UMass
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Oct. 5 at Toledo
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Oct. 12 at Eastern Michigan
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Oct. 19, Ohio
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Oct. 26, Central Michigan
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Nov. 5 at Ball State
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Nov. 12, Kent State
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Nov. 19, Northern Illinois
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Nov. 29 at Bowling Green
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