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Cincinnati Bearcats travel to face West Virginia Mountaineers on October 17

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Cincinnati Bearcats travel to face West Virginia Mountaineers on October 17

Summary

The Cincinnati Bearcats will play the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown on October 17 at noon. Both teams are coming off difficult stretches; UC suffered a 34-7 defeat to Arizona and WVU has dropped three straight games. Key players for WVU include running back Cam Cook and quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., while UC looks to bounce back with quarterback JC French IV leading the offense. The Bearcats face a challenging schedule ahead, with four Top 25 teams in their next six games, making this matchup critical for momentum.

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By the Numbers

•Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-1 after a loss to Arizona.
•West Virginia Mountaineers have lost three consecutive games.
•Bearcats' next opponents include four Top 25 teams in six games.
•Cam Cook is a top runner for WVU with 793 yards.
•JC French IV aims for a more effective game after a quiet outing.

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12:39 AMYahoo Sports — UC Bearcats must outrun, outpass West Virginia Mountaineers for win

What they're saying

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Cincinnati Bearcats football has a pivotal game in Morgantown against West Virginia Oct. 17. UC must outgain WVU in addition to stopping their offense
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