Cincinnati Football: Corey Kiner set to return to the Bearcats for senior season in 2024

Coming off a historic campaign that included racking up 1,000 rushing yards, Cincinnati Bearcats running back Corey Kiner is set to return for his senior year!

Even though it was a disappointing inaugural Big 12 campaign, Kiner was one of the bright spots and that momentum should continue into his senior season.

Kiner eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the sixth time this year, putting up a team-high 106 rushing yards on 18 carries as the season officially came to an end.

The Cincinnati product and former Roger Bacon High School standout is the first Bearcats running back to have 1,000 rushing yards since Jerome Ford in 2021.

Cincinnati Football: Corey Kiner to return to the Bearcats for senior season in 2024

A trio of Bearcats running backs decided to go into the transfer portal in recent days including Stephan Byrd, Myles Montgomery and Shaun Thomas.

Byrd committed to Cincinnati in 2020 over Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee and others but never got an opportunity to play during his career.

Check out the full list of Bearcats that are going to transfer including defensive back Sammy Anderson, plus safety duo Deshawn Pace and Bryon Threats.

Thomas saw limited action at Cincinnati with seven carries for just 12 rushing yards this season, and he is projected to have two years of eligibility remaining.

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Montgomery was third on the Bearcats with 428 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 66 carries, highlighted by a 63-yard score at Oklahoma State.

The Florida product was a 3-star prospect coming out of high school and committed to Cincinnati in 2020 over Maryland, Michigan State and Nebraska.

Stay tuned for the most recent transfer rumors and updates as Scott Satterfield’s coaching staff hopes to put together an impressive 2024 transfer haul!

Others that opted to transfer are offensive lineman Cam Jones, tight end Chamon Metayer, wide receiver Donovan Ollie and defensive lineman Justin Wodtly.