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The University of Cincinnati Bearcats Football team was established in 1885.
Cincinnati's football stadium, Nippert Stadium, is one of the oldest stadiums in college football and has been the home of the Bearcats since 1901.
UC's football program has experienced significant success in recent years, including multiple conference championships and appearances in major bowl games.
The Bearcats have had several notable coaches, including Brian Kelly, who led the team to back-to-back Big East championships in 2008 and 2009.
In 2020, the Cincinnati Bearcats finished the regular season undefeated (9-0) and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff, becoming the first Group of Five team to do so.
As of the 2021 season, Cincinnati holds the NCAA record for consecutive games with a defensive turnover, recording at least one turnover in 26 straight games from 2018 to 2020.
In 2009, the Bearcats had their most successful season, reaching a program-high ranking of No. 3 in the AP Poll and earning a berth in the Sugar Bowl.
Tony Pike, a former Cincinnati quarterback, set a school record by throwing for six touchdowns in a single game against Illinois in 2009.
Cincinnati has a strong rivalry with the University of Louisville, known as the "Keg of Nails" rivalry. The teams have competed annually since 1929.
The Bearcats have sent numerous players to the NFL, including notable alumni like Travis Kelce, Trent Cole, and Connor Barwin.