Cincinnati Bearcats host Western Carolina at Nippert Stadium for Week 2 matchup
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The Cincinnati Bearcats hosted the Western Carolina Catamounts on September 12 at Nippert Stadium in a Week 2 football game. The matchup continues a long-standing tradition of night games at the venue, which has hosted such events since 1923. The Bearcats entered the contest with a 1-0 record this season. Cincinnati holds a 20-0 record against FCS opponents since 2000 and maintains a 39-16 record in night games since 2006. This meeting marks the second of four consecutive games in Cincinnati for the Bearcats. Following this game, the team moves to TQL Stadium for a contest against the Miami RedHawks before opening Big 12 play against Kansas State on September 26.
- •Cincinnati Bearcats played Western Carolina at Nippert Stadium on September 12.
- •The Bearcats entered the Week 2 game with a 1-0 overall record.
- •Cincinnati has a 20-0 record against FCS competition dating back to 2000.
- •The team next faces the Miami RedHawks at TQL Stadium.
- •Big 12 conference play begins for Cincinnati on September 26 against Kansas State.
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"UC Bearcats football hosted Western Carolina Sept. 12 in the first night game of the season. Here are takeaways of from UC beat writer Scott Springer
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 12:10 AM5 overreactions to Cincinnati Bearcats rout vs. Western Carolina
Cincinnati Bearcats football is 2-0 after a Sept. 12 night rout vs. Western Carolina. Here are five overreactions from UC beat writer Scott Springer
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:26 AM5 Cincinnati Bearcats football takeaways from win vs. Western Carolina
UC Bearcats football hosted Western Carolina Sept. 12 in the first night game of the season. Here are takeaways of from UC beat writer Scott Springer
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:40 PMHow to watch Cincinnati vs Western Carolina: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel
The Cincinnati Bearcats will look to remain unbeaten Saturday night when they welcome the Western Carolina Catamounts to Nippert Stadium for just the second meeting between the programs. How to Watch Cincinnati vs Western Carolina Cincinnati opened its season with…
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 7:50 PMCincinnati Bearcats vs. Western Carolina live updates, Week 2 score
Cincinnati Bearcats football played Western Carolina Sept. 12 at Nippert Stadium. Here are game highlights
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