Cincinnati Bearcats Depth Chart

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Big 122-0 (2026)#58 Recruiting8% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    90
    JC French IVRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    81
    Liam O'BrienRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    67
    Samaj JonesRS SO
RB
  1. 13
    82
    Zion JohnsonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 7
    82
    Zylan PerryRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    69
    Gi'Bran PayneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 11
    76
    JV GibsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    76
    Giyahni KontosisRS FR
  3. 80
    68
    Jalen WilliamsFR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    90
    Malachi HenryRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    84
    Larenzo FennerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 14
    62
    Elijah JonesRS SO
SLOT
  1. 0
    87
    Isaiah JohnsonJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    84
    Cade WolfordRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 87
    78
    Gavin GroverJR
    Starter
  2. 82
    78
    Ka'Maurri SmithRS FR
  3. 85
    62
    Lyviel WatersRS SO
LT
  1. 74
    76
    Joe CottonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 63
    76
    Zac ClarkeRS SO
LG
  1. 50
    84
    Evan TengesdahlRS JR
    Starter
  2. 76
    78
    Zach TaylorRS FR
C
  1. 77
    76
    Taran TyoRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    70
    Grant EdgingtonRS JR
RG
  1. 66
    76
    Xavier LozowickiRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    76
    Aiden PastorizaRS SO
RT
  1. 71
    76
    Judea MilonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    70
    Nolan LatulippeRS JR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Cincinnati Bearcats plays Miami (OH) at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 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.

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Miami (Ohio) · Sat, Sep 19 · 03:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?JC French IV — starting quarterback for CincinnatiHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Cincinnati
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #49 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 5.9

    85%

    Roster talent: 44th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #58 national

    6%

    Returning production: 8%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    20 adds in two-deep · avg 80 OVR · top add: M. Henry (WR, 90, from Central Arkansas)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach CincinnatiTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Cincinnati?

    Cincinnati Bearcats starting lineup

    JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of September 16, 2026. Liam O'Brien is listed second.

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

    The full Cincinnati Bearcats two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    JC French IV · QBZion Johnson · 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 September 16, 2026. Liam O'Brien is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Cincinnati?
    Zion Johnson is the projected starter at running back for Cincinnati, with Zylan Perry 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 Ka'Maurri Smith listed second.
    When was the Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart last updated?
    The Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 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 Miami (OH) at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 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, Larenzo Fenner, Elijah Jones

    WR: Isaiah Johnson, 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, Ka'Maurri Smith, Lyviel Waters

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

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

    Defense

    DE: Thomas Johnson, Jaylon White-McClain

    NT: Josh Hough, Elijah Gunn, Jonathan Rulo

    DT: Marquaze Parker, Chidera Otutu, Nathan Nunn

    DOG: Brian Simms III, Patrick Bauer

    WLB: Jonathan Thompson, Simeon Coleman, Montay Weedon

    MLB: Damaine Wilson, Filip Maciorowski, George Leibold

    CAT: Antwan Peek Jr., Marqavious Saboor

    CB: Kenny Worthy, KK Meier, Daniel James

    SS: MJ Cannon, CJ Jones

    FS: Jasper Beeler, 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: Cade Wolford, Malachi Henry

    KR: Zylan Perry, Zion Johnson