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Cincinnati

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Starters

  1. QBJC French IV
  2. RBGi'Bran Payne
  3. WRJV Gibson
  4. TEGavin Grover
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    91
    JC French IVRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    75
    Samaj JonesRS SO
  3. 10
    75
    Liam O'BrienRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
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Defense starters

  1. DEDrew Logan
  2. NTJosh Hough
  3. DTMarquaze Parker
  4. DOGBrian Simms III
  5. WLBJonathan Thompson
  6. MLBDamaine Wilson
  7. CATAntwan Peek Jr.
  8. LCBKenny Worthy
  9. SSMJ Cannon
  10. FSJasper Beeler
  11. RCBJacob Finley
RB
  1. 6
    83
    Gi'Bran PayneRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    83
    Cole TabbRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    72
    Zion JohnsonRS FR
WR-X
  1. 11
    78
    JV GibsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    78
    Giyahni KontosisRS FR
  3. 80
    70
    Jalen WilliamsFR

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Injury status isn't confirmed for Cincinnati right now — the depth chart above reflects listed rank only.

Next game kickoff time

Cincinnati Bearcats plays Houston away on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Cincinnati depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 7

Articles and coaching staff

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 and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
34.1
Yards/G
455.4
Pass Yds/G
226.0
Rush Yds/G
229.4
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
44.55%
Total TD
36
Sacks
18
TFL
39
INT
6
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #55 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.3 pts

Lost to West Virginia Mountaineers in week 7.

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; −6.3 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: M. Henry (WR, 91, from Central Arkansas)

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Cincinnati transfer portal

Cincinnati Bearcats transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

18 transfers on the Cincinnati depth chart, 9 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Cincinnati Starting Quarterback

Cincinnati Bearcats starting lineup

Cincinnati starting lineup: QB JC French IV, RB Gi'Bran Payne, 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 November 1, 2026. Samaj Jones is listed second.

Cincinnati also projects Gi'Bran Payne at running back, JV Gibson at wide receiver and Gavin Grover at tight end.

The full Cincinnati Bearcats two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

JC French IV · QBGi'Bran Payne · RBJV Gibson · WR-XGavin Grover · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Cincinnati's starting quarterback?
JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of November 1, 2026. Samaj Jones is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Cincinnati?
Gi'Bran Payne is the projected starter at running back for Cincinnati, with Cole Tabb 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 November 1, 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 Houston away on Sat, Nov 7. Kickoff time not announced yet.
Full Cincinnati rosterEvery player, linked

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, Luke Collins

RT: Judea Milon, Nolan Latulippe

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

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

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

Defense

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

NT: Josh Hough, Jonathan Rulo, Elijah Gunn

DT: Marquaze Parker, Nathan Nunn, Chidera Otutu

DOG: Brian Simms III, Patrick Bauer, Keegan Horn

WLB: Jonathan Thompson, Simeon Coleman, Evan Weinberg

MLB: Damaine Wilson, Filip Maciorowski, George Leibold

CAT: Antwan Peek Jr., Marqavious Saboor, Montay Weedon, Jaidon Windom

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: Malachi Henry, Cade Wolford

KR: Zylan Perry, Zion Johnson