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Cincinnati

at West Virginia · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · TNT

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DEF
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Starters

  1. QBJC French IV
  2. RBCole Tabb
  3. WRJV Gibson
  4. TEGavin Grover
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    85
    JC French IVRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    67
    Samaj JonesRS SO
  3. 10
    67
    Liam O'BrienRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 3
    84
    Cole TabbRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    69
    Gi'Bran PayneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    64
    Zion JohnsonRS FR
WR-X
  1. 11
    70
    JV GibsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    70
    Giyahni KontosisRS FR
  3. 80
    62
    Jalen WilliamsFR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    85
    Malachi HenryRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    62
    Elijah JonesRS SO
  3. 20
    58
    Joshua SmithFR
SLOT
  1. 0
    81
    Isaiah JohnsonJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 2
    79
    Larenzo FennerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 8
    73
    Cade WolfordRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 87
    72
    Gavin GroverJR
    Starter
  2. 85
    62
    Lyviel WatersRS SO
  3. 83
    62
    Devyn ZahurskyRS SO
LT
  1. 74
    70
    Joe CottonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 63
    70
    Zac ClarkeRS SO
LG
  1. 50
    78
    Evan TengesdahlRS JR
    Starter
  2. 76
    72
    Zach TaylorRS FR
C
  1. 77
    70
    Taran TyoRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    64
    Grant EdgingtonRS JR
RG
  1. 66
    70
    Xavier LozowickiRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    70
    Aiden PastorizaRS SO
RT
  1. 71
    70
    Judea MilonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    64
    Nolan LatulippeRS JR/TR

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Next game kickoff time

Cincinnati Bearcats plays West Virginia away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachScott Satterfieldsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNate Woody

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
33.8
Yards/G
427.6
Pass Yds/G
196.8
Rush Yds/G
230.8
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
48.44%
Total TD
23
Sacks
11
TFL
22
INT
4
Team Analysis
WHY #44 IN WS POWER
Results this season-2.0 pts

Lost to Arizona Wildcats, who wasn't ranked, in week 5.

2025 SP+: 5.9

85%

Roster talent: 44th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #58 national

6%

Returning production: 8%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −2.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

19 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: M. Henry (WR, 85, from Central Arkansas)

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Cincinnati Starting Quarterback

Cincinnati Bearcats starting lineup

Cincinnati starting lineup: QB JC French IV, RB Cole Tabb, WR-X JV Gibson, TE Gavin Grover. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of October 15, 2026. Samaj Jones is listed second.

Cincinnati also projects Cole Tabb at running back, JV Gibson at wide receiver and Gavin Grover at tight end.

The full Cincinnati Bearcats two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

JC French IV · QBCole Tabb · RBJV Gibson · WR-XGavin Grover · TE

Common questions

Who is Cincinnati's starting quarterback?
JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of October 15, 2026. Samaj Jones is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Cincinnati?
Cole Tabb is the projected starter at running back for Cincinnati, with Gi'Bran Payne listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Cincinnati?
JV Gibson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Cincinnati, with Giyahni Kontosis listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Cincinnati?
Gavin Grover is the projected starter at tight end for Cincinnati, with Lyviel Waters listed second.
When was the Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart last updated?
The Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Cincinnati's record last season?
Cincinnati Bearcats finished 7-6 (5-4 in Big 12 play).
When does Cincinnati Bearcats play next?
Cincinnati Bearcats plays West Virginia away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

Full Cincinnati roster

Every player on the Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: JV Gibson, Giyahni Kontosis, Jalen Williams

WR: Malachi Henry, Elijah Jones, Joshua Smith

WR: Isaiah Johnson, Larenzo Fenner, Cade Wolford

LT: Joe Cotton, Zac Clarke

LG: Evan Tengesdahl, Zach Taylor

C: Taran Tyo, Grant Edgington

RG: Xavier Lozowicki, Aiden Pastoriza

RT: Judea Milon, Nolan Latulippe

TE: Gavin Grover, Lyviel Waters, Devyn Zahursky, Ka'Maurri Smith, Kellen Davis

QB: JC French IV, Samaj Jones, Liam O'Brien

RB: Cole Tabb, Gi'Bran Payne, Zion Johnson, Zylan Perry, Jayzon Thompson

Defense

DE: Drew Logan, Jaylon White-McClain, Thomas Johnson

NT: Josh Hough, Jonathan Rulo, Chidera Otutu, Elijah Gunn, Darrius Simmons

DT: Marquaze Parker, Nathan Nunn, Cam Roetherford, Kamron Neal

DOG: Brian Simms III, Patrick Bauer, Keegan Horn, Myles Harrison

WLB: Jonathan Thompson, Simeon Coleman, Evan Weinberg, Montay Weedon

MLB: Damaine Wilson, Filip Maciorowski, George Leibold

CAT: Antwan Peek Jr., Marqavious Saboor

CB: Kenny Worthy, KK Meier, Daniel James

SS: Jasper Beeler, D'Angelo Hutchinson, CJ Jones

FS: MJ Cannon, CJ Crite

CB: Jacob Finley, Zay Johnson

Special Teams

PT: Max Fletcher, Dino Beslagic

PK: Stephen Rusnak, Max Lemasters

KO: Stephen Rusnak, Max Lemasters

LS: Eli Stein, Kenny Baker

H: Max Fletcher, Dino Beslagic

PR: Malachi Henry, Cade Wolford

KR: Zylan Perry, Malachi Henry