Cincinnati Bearcats
Big 12
7-6
Record (5-4 conf.)
7.68
SER — #45 FBS
Final 2025 Season
7-6
Record
7.68
Final SER (#45 FBS)
12.38
Offense
-4.7
Defense
Quarterfinal: Lost 13-35 vs Navy
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Nippert Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET |
Western Carolina
|
Home | Nippert Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | TQL Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Nippert Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Arizona Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Milan Puskar Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Nippert Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | Nippert Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | TDECU Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Jack Trice Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Nippert Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | LaVell Edwards Stadium |
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Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.59
RQI
8.3%
Returning Production
19.66
Experience Index
20
Transfer Count
7.68
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.