Tony Pike to continue as UC Bearcats and Bengals radio analyst
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Tony Pike, former quarterback for the Cincinnati Bearcats, will continue his role on UC football radio broadcasts while joining play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard for Cincinnati Bengals games. The announcement was made on August 12. Pike, who led the Bearcats to the Orange and Sugar bowls, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside Hoard and fellow analyst Dave Lapham. The transition follows a challenging year for Pike, which included a brief layoff from iHeart Media before his Hall of Fame induction. Upcoming broadcasting conflicts may arise, such as during the UC at Houston game on November 7, where another announcer will step in.
- •Tony Pike joins Dan Hoard in Bengals radio booth.
- •Pike will still call UC Bearcats games.
- •Hoard has been the voice of Bengals for 15 years.
- •Pike faced challenges after a brief layoff last year.
- •Mo Egger will cover a UC game on November 7 due to scheduling conflicts.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Pike to continue on UC Bearcats games in addition to Bengals work
"Ex-Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Tony Pike will continue to do UC football games on radio while joining play-by-play man Dan Hoard for Bengals games.
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