Cincinnati Football: Bearcats officially announce the addition of eight incoming transfers

Cincinnati officially announced the addition of eight transfers including Miami product and former Florida wide receiver Xzavier Henderson!

Michigan State transfer defensive tackle Jalen Hunt was the latest commitment from a slew of recent incoming transfers for the Bearcats.

Other transfers that committed to Cincinnati include Kentucky offensive tackle Deondre Buford and Virginia Tech edge rusher Kyree Moyston.

Wide receiver duo Braden Smith and Aaron Turner, plus linebacker Dion Hunter and safety George Udo were mentioned in the announcement as well.

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats officially announce the addition of eight incoming transfers

Following his sophomore season at Kentucky, Buford entered the portal in May and revealed his commitment to the Bearcats last month.

Henderson racked up 835 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 35 games with the Gators including a team-high 38 catches last season.

Moyston is expected to have three years of eligibility left and will look to add depth alongside Utah State transfer edge rusher Daniel Grzesiak.

Turner led the Huskies with 527 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season, and Smith totaled 370 receiving yards and 27 catches in 2020.

Cincinnati Football: Looking ahead to the Bearcats inaugural campaign in the Big 12 Conference

Make sure to look ahead to the Bearcats inaugural campaign in the Big 12 with a break down of the conference schedule and season opener!

Scott Satterfield’s team will face a tough schedule in the Big 12, competing against established contenders like Oklahoma, TCU and Texas.

The Bearcats defense has been a formidable force for years but they will face new challenges in a conference known for explosive offenses.

With a determined roster in place, the Bearcats have potential to make noise in the Big 12 and secure bowl eligibility for a sixth year in a row.