The College Football History of Cincinnati Bearcats

CINCINNATI IS CLAWING back from a 21‑point hole, hearts pounding, fans on the edge of their seats. Mardy Gilyard takes the kickoff … 99 yards! Touchdown! The momentum shifts, Tony Pike drops back … Armon Binns hauls it in from 29 yards! The Bearcats are ahead! The nerves are unbearable … Pittsburgh scrambles, scores, but misses the extra point … every second stretches into eternity … and then … the final whistle blows: Cincinnati has stunned Pittsburgh, 45 – 44, to win the Big East Conference!

Follow the story of Cincinnati Bearcats with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in the team’s history — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal Bearcats moments, including:

– The memorable 30 – 11 win over No. 7 Rutgers in 2006
– The unforgettable 45 – 44 victory against Pittsburgh in 2009 to win the Big East Conference title
– Those two touchdowns in the final 44 seconds against Duke to win the 2012 Belk Bowl

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Bearcats history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.