2025-2026 Portal News

[swilsonsp4]

Per ESPN he’s small… exactly my height and weight 6’ 195#

O'Brien will be one of the backups to JC French. The staff needed to rebuild the QB depth.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Having IU alumnus Mark Cuban write "a big check", didn't hurt matters for them..... best college team $$ can buy.

B.C.

No different than a lot of other wealthy people writing big checks for their universities. I just wish we had one.

[leo from jersey]

No different than a lot of other wealthy people writing big checks for their universities. I just wish we had one.

or two -- where have you been?

[bearcatbret]

Cincinnati Bearcats Football has been posting all day about new team members. Will they ever summarize in one article of all the signings from the portal?
Cincinnati Bearcats Football

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https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...1/16/1f43e.png Welcome to Cincinnati, Patrick Bauer!

[Lobot]

I could not get free to post today but it was basically signing day all over again for portal players.

[Lobot]

Signed:

Damaine Wilson LB
Thomas Johnson DL
Filip Maciorowski LB
Zylan Perry RB
Jasper Beeler S
Cade Wolford WR
Mark Cannnon Jr DB
Josh Hough DL
Jacob FInley DB
Cole Tabb RB
KK Meier CB
Larenzo Fenner WR
JC French QB
Patrick Bauer LB
JV Gibson WR
Malachi Henry WR
Ty Goodwill S
Kenny Worthy DB
Gi'Bran Payne RB
Chidera Otutu DL


Committed:

Flynn Schiel WR
Liam O'Brien QB

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

or two -- where have you been?

I've just been laying low, watching all of the comments. I've had 3 mohs cancer surgeries in the past 6 months, so have had some other things to deal with.

[red_n_black_attack]

Signed Filip Maciorowski LB from NIU

I love that name. He just sounds mean and nasty, like every LB should be.

[bearcatbret]

Not UC but this QB is now at his 7th school.
https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bear...Oh43AFbv1uhZxQ

[bearcatbret]

Here are the top ten spenders in the 2025 NIL season:
1 - Texas
2 - Texas Tech
3 - osu
4 - Oregon
5 - Texas AM
6 - Miami
7 - USC
8 - UM
9 - Tenn
10 - Auburn
Indiana is not in the top 10. Also, neither are Georgia or Bama.
* source: FB so believe it or not.

[D.A.H.]

If accurate,3 of top 5 are in Texas. I think we're all paying a part of that, every time we fill our cars up

[JohnFrancis]

Great article on what Cignetti looks for in talent when recruiting or hitting the transfer portal
https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ing-recruiting

[red_n_black_attack]

The current summary: 21 transfer additions and counting

https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/01/...QQY1aQXV3cIa5g

[bearcatbret]

Duke has sued their QB. Mensah has entered the portal but he is under contract with Duke. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. This could affect future players across the country.
CFB Team Shockingly SUES Star QB For Transfer Portal Decision | Fanrecap.com

[bearcatbret]

Gavin Gregory, TE
Cincinnati Lands 6'7" Tight End After Flip From Conference Rival | Fanrecap.com