CINCINNATI — It's homecoming at University of Cincinnati and the Bearcats have brought home a win.
The Bearcats (now 5-1) have been on a roll since they beat Kennesaw State in week two of the season. In Nippert Stadium on Saturday, the Bearcats pulled out a 28-24 win against the South Florida Bulls.
The Bulls have not fared so lucky this season as they went into today's game with a 1-4 record. The team who had garnered their first win last weekend is now 1-5.
Coach Luke Fickell has now tied tie Rick Minter for the most wins by any coach in the Bearcats program. Fickell sits with a 53-16 record with a 45-7 record over just the last four seasons.
Saturday's game marks Fickell's 69th game with the Bearcats. To compare Fickell's career with Minter, Minter garnered his 53 wins in 117 games over a more than 10 year career with the program.
The win Saturday also created a new program-record for the Bearcats with a record 30-game home winning streak. That winning streak began during the last game in Fickell's debut season as head coach.
The Bearcats have a bye week next weekend. They are set to take on SMU on the road on Oct. 22. Kickoff is to be determined.
