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.

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 has added Bowling Green transfer guard Javontae Campbell, who will play this season.

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

The Cincinnati football team plays Boston College at 3:30 p.m. at home. Here's how to watch the Bearcats and other things to know.

Penn State opens Matt Campbell's tenure at home against Marshall at Beaver Stadium. Penn State led the country with 8 sacks in the red zone last season, while Marshall forced 10 fumbles in the second half,