Illinois-Cincinnati pregame notes

...you ready for today's Illinois-Cincinnati clash (ABC, noon ET), courtesy of ESPN's Stats & Information group. Tony Pike will get the start at quarterback for the Bearcats, who have received great play from...

FBS Undefeateds Relish Their Undefeatedness

...the best that college football has to offer. No. 5 Cincinnati (10-0) is first up today at noon (ET) against Illinois and the Bearcats will be welcoming back their senior QB Tony Pike and...

Line moves for the end (?) of Weis and Groh

There are some things about the line moves column that are going to look familiar, if you happen to check out its NFL counterpart. For example, this i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Gonzaga edges Cincinnati for Maui Invitational title

Robert Sacre scored 14 points and Gonzaga won the Maui Invitational for the first time in three tries, beating Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center.

ESPNews Highlight Of The Night

Gonzaga needs OT to beat Cincinnati, claim first Maui title

Research: Brian Kelly vs Charlie Weis

...two head coaches and what they've done at their current jobs. Kelly is 32-6 at Cincy, with 2 bowl wins and 3 ten win seasons. Cincinnati is also 8-3 against ranked opponents...

Illinois' Benn still looks for breakout game

...stage one final time. And while most will tune in (ABC, noon ET) to watch No. 5 Cincinnati, the Illini recognize what's at stake. "This is where certain players show their true colors, as...

October 15, 2009; Tampa FL, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Bearcats Tony Pike (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the South...

UC's D, TCU's O and other big surprises

...another look: the top 10 surprises of college football in 2009. 1. The defense of the Cincinnati Bearcats: They had to replace 10 starters, had a new coordinator coming in (Bob Diaco) and switched...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

...Tampa FL, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper ranks the top 25 pro prospects on November 25, 2009. Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh remains No. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Mel Kiper's top five juniors by position

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper ranks the top five junior prospects at every position for Nov. 25, 2009.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Mel Kiper's top five seniors by position

ESPN NFL draft insider Mel Kiper ranks the top five senior prospects at every position on Nov. 25, 2009. Biggest news here: Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss moves to No. 5 among senior WRs for the draft guru.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Gates scores 12 of his 17 in second-half stretch that downs No. 22 Terps

Yancy Gates scored 17 points and added 13 rebounds and Deonta Vaughn had 16 points to lead Cincinnati to the championship game of the Maui Invitational with a 69-57 victory over Maryland (No. 22 ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Stuns No. 22 Maryland

Cincinnati wins big over Maryland, 69-57