{
  "id": 8790707,
  "title": "Post-Victory Bell, how are UC Bearcats equipped for Big 12 play?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/post-victory-bell-how-are-uc-bearcats-equipped-for-big-12-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:10:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/post-victory-bell-uc-bearcats-231011177.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bearcats football team achieved their first 3-0 start since 2021, defeating Miami University 35-31 in what is known as the Battle for the Victory Bell. The game was a thrilling comeback, with the Bearcats overcoming a 28-7 halftime deficit to secure the win. Key players in the victory included Cole Tabb, who rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns, and JC French IV, who completed 309 yards passing and no interceptions. Miami's quarterback, David McComb, was sacked three times by UC's defense, including a crucial fourth-quarter sack that flipped the momentum in favor of the Bearcats. Miami coach Chuck Martin expressed his desire for the rivalry to continue and for UC to pay them like a Big 12 team, but UC head coach Scott Satterfield stated that scheduling decisions are beyond his control. The Bearcats' performance against Miami has set them up for an intense season, with nine games remaining and four matchups against teams currently ranked in the Top 25. The upcoming challenges include a tough road game against Kansas State, followed by in-state contests against Texas Tech and Utah, and a road trip to Houston. While the Bearcats are currently underdogs in all of these games, they have a strong roster that includes a quarterback who has performed well against Miami and a running back who has challenged Miami's quarterback in the past. As the season progresses, UC Bearcats fans can expect a challenging but exciting ride as they strive for bowl eligibility.",
  "summary": "Now that their non-conference schedule is behind them, are the Cincinnati Bearcats prepared for the next nine games in the Big 12?",
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        "title": "Post-Victory Bell, how are UC Bearcats equipped for Big 12 play?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/post-victory-bell-how-are-uc-bearcats-equipped-for-big-12-play-8790708",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}