Illinois can't keep pace with Cincinnati

...a vulnerable Cincinnati defense. The missed pass to Duvalt was one of several plays that seemed to sum up Illinois' disappointing season in Friday's 49-36 loss to the fifth-ranked Bearcats. Linebacker Nate...

Cincinnati remains unbeaten as Pike returns with a bang

Tony Pike returned from an injury to his non-throwing arm and had a record day Friday, passing for six touchdowns in a 49-36 victory over Illinois that left fifth-ranked Cincinnati unbeaten and back to full strength.

Illini trailing in shootout with Cincinnati

...might not be nearly enough today. Juice Williams and his weapons are moving the ball well against Cincinnati, racking up 267 yards and dominating possession time (21:04-8:56). Illinois got the start it...

Pike Fires Six TDs To Top Illinois

QB Tony Pike threw for 399 yards and 6 TDs and Mardy Gilyard added a 90-yard kickoff return TD as No. 5 Cincinnati ran out to a 42-20 lead and held on late

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...

Colt up, Texas down?

Let's jump into the mailbag. From Kimberley in Denton, TX: How worried should I be as a Longhorn that our defense gave up 39 points and over 500 yard...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

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