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Cincinnati QB Pike expected back against Illinois (AP)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:52:04 PST

Tony Pike to Mardy Gilyard. One of the nation's top passing tandems is on the mend. The strong-armed senior quarterback is expected to run Cincinnati's offense on Friday when the fifth-ranked Bearcats (10-0) play their final home game against Illinois (3-7). That could mean another big day for his elusive senior receiver.

UC thankful for 16 seniors (Rivals.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

Most of this year's seniors didn't come to the University of Cincinnati with a whole lot of fanfare, but...

Pike returns for senior day (Rivals.com)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

This week culminates in Senior Day Friday, so it's appropriate that the starting quarterback reins have been...

Cincinnati Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:35:59 PST

Cincinnati's second bye week came at a good time for the entire team, but it was most beneficial to senior quarterback Tony Pike, who had an additional week for his injured left forearm to heal. Pike, who was listed among Heisman hopefuls prior to the injury, is expected to start this week's home finale against Illinois.

"Unless something unforeseen occurs in practice, it'll be Tony," said Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly. "Six weeks since the injury has allowed the bone time to heal properly."

The Bearcats enter the final two weeks of the regular season ranked fifth in each major poll and the BCS standings. UC hosts the Illini this week, then travels to Pittsburgh for a Dec.

Kelly says job speculation not a problem (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:56 PST

Coach Brian Kelly is so accustomed to hearing rumors about him leaving Cincinnati that he pays little attention to what he calls the "silly season" of college football. Kelly said on Tuesday the speculation he will be up for other coaching jobs doesn't affect his undefeated team or its recruiting.

Senior class full of unsung heros (Rivals.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

16 seniors are pictured on your University of Cincinnati football media guide (including three major...

Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:01:33 PST

Barring a problem in practice, quarterback Tony Pike will start for fifth-ranked Cincinnati against Illinois on Friday. Coach Brian Kelly said Monday that the Bearcats' bye week helped Pike get ready to start his first game since damaging a plate in his non-throwing arm during a win at South Florida on Oct.

Unbeaten Bearcats work on running game (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:01 PST

Tony Pike is getting to run the Cincinnati Bearcats' high-powered passing offense this week, looking to use a bye to get back into starting form after his arm injury. The unbeaten Bearcats also are focusing on that other, sometimes overlooked area of the offense. Coach Brian Kelly wants to run the ball more.

Cincinnati QB could face jail in fake ID case (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:59 PST

A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl season in jail if he doesn't get his act together after being accused of showing a fake ID at a bar. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Bernie Bouchard scolded Collaros for failing to begin a court-ordered program on the dangers of underage drinking.

Virginia Tech, Cincinnati to meet in DC in 2012 (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:28:39 PST

Virginia Tech has secured yet another game in the D.C. suburbs, agreeing to play Cincinnati at the Washington Redskins stadium in 2012. The game will mark the Hokies' third trip to FedEx Field, following a meeting with Southern California in 2004 and a matchup with Boise State next year. The stadium will also host Penn State vs.

Eers get Pead on (Rivals.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:00 PST

When you think about the University of Cincinnati football team the first thing that pops into most people's...

No. 5 Cincinnati beats West Virginia 24-21 (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:35:15 PST

Far from perfect, No. 5 Cincinnati was good enough to stay unbeaten. Now the Bearcats can try to run the table with their senior quarterback throwing the ball. Tony Pike threw two touchdown passes in a cameo appearance Friday night, and the Bearcats overcame a self-destructive first half to beat West Virginia 24-21 for the best start in school history.

Bearcats remain unbeaten (Rivals.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:42:00 PST

For years, the Big East championship has run through Morgantown, West Virginia -- not anymore.

Kelly says WVU will be a challenge (Rivals.com)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:41:00 PST

Despite the national accolades being placed on Brian Kelly and the never-ending quarterback flip-flopping UC...