As the program attempts to improve throughout the bye week, the Cincinnati Bearcats are hoping to get back on track as Big 12 play continues to ramp up!
Cincinnati began the regular season with high hopes but a string of unexpected setbacks left the coaching staff searching for some answers moving forward.
The team finds itself at a critical juncture as they enter the week off with an opportunity to regroup after suffering a frustrating three-game losing skid.
With an upcoming matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones next week, the bye comes at a pivotal time during Scott Satterfield’s first season as head coach.
With a bye week coming up next, #Cincinnati will try to regroup before hosting Iowa State on October 14.https://t.co/Jn4mklnMLw pic.twitter.com/ZtvR0a3yta
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) October 2, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Bearcats enter bye week with plenty of questions as Big 12 play ramps up
A week off serves as a chance for the Bearcats staff to analyze their performances and make necessary adjustments ahead of the homecoming game.
Satterfield’s program is still searching for the first ever Big 12 victory in school history after beginning conference play with a disappointing 0-2 record.
The frustrating showing marks the first three-game losing streak for Cincinnati since Luke Fickell was in the midst of his first season as head coach in 2017.
With a renewed sense of motivation and purpose, the Bearcats will aim to put an end to the losing streak and get back in the winning column soon!
The losing skid continues as the #Bearcats have lost three straight games for the first time since 2017.https://t.co/jg4fiulu3N pic.twitter.com/9iWJkx4A13
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) September 30, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Losing streak continues as the Bearcats fall short 35-27 against BYU
Cincinnati had plenty of opportunities to stay within striking distance in the second half but self-inflicted lapses contributed to a recent loss against BYU.
Despite compiling more first downs and total yards, the Bearcats committed too many critical mistakes and unforced errors in the sloppy performance.
It appeared Cincinnati would have a chance to cut into the deficit before Braden Smith muffed a punt and BYU recovered it as the third quarter ended.
The Bearcats will try to regroup in the coming days before eventually returning to action against Iowa State on Saturday, October 14 at Nippert Stadium!