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Cincinnati Football: Bearcats veteran quarterback Ben Bryant decides to enter transfer portal

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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant throws a pass during the spring scrimmage at Nippert Stadium. The Enquirer.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant throws a pass during the spring scrimmage at Nippert Stadium. The Enquirer.

After initially deciding to return for his sixth year, Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant recently announced he will enter the transfer portal and finish his career elsewhere.

Bryant played relatively well throughout spring practice and was expected to challenge for the starting job alongside Arizona State transfer quarterback Emory Jones and others.

Despite still recovering from a season-ending broken foot in November, Bryant should be fully healthy by the beginning of next season and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Make sure to stay tuned for the most recent transfer updates and recruiting rumors as Scott Satterfield’s staff looks to build momentum heading into the first season in the Big 12.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats veteran quarterback Ben Bryant decides to enter transfer portal

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Since the spring scrimmage took place last weekend, several former Bearcats entered the transfer portal including linebacker Jaheim Thomas and safety Armorion Smith.

Thomas spent two years at Cincinnati and was set to compete for a starting spot next season but it appears the coaching staff preferred linebackers Jack Dingle and Dorian Jones instead.

Cincinnati Football: Multiple players enter transfer portal in aftermath of spring practice

Bearcats freshman cornerbacks Jonah Lytle and Malik Rainey also recently entered the transfer portal, and there will likely be multiple other players to do so in the coming weeks.

Check out our standouts and takeaways from the annual Spring Game including an ongoing quarterback race, notable performances from a pair of transfer additions and more!

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