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Bearcat Blitz
Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer tackle the latest news, analysis, and insight surrounding Cincinnati Bearcats football
Episodes
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Previewing Cincinnati Football Clash V. No. 6 Utah, Basketball Preseason Takeaways
Russ and Neil preview Cincinnati's latest football matchup at home against No. 6 Utah, then they give their overarching thoughts on the 2-1 exhibition run for…
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A Historic Football Upset Win Over Texas Tech, Basketball Roster Budget Projection
Russ Heltman recaps the shocking 37-24 win from Cincinnati football over then-ranked No. 8 Texas Tech and closes the show with a look at 2026-27 basketball…
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A Homecoming in Cincinnati as the Univerisity of Cincinnati Athletics honor 2026 HOF Class ahead of Matchup with #8 Texas Tech
Neil provides an update on the health of hall of fame head coach Bob Huggins ahead of Cincinnati's Ahtletics Hall of Fame Ceremony tomorrow night. He also…
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West Virginia Shootout Disaster, UC Basketball Drops Exhibition to Contending Illinois
Russ and Neil break down the multi-blown-lead catastrophe for Cincinnati football at West Virginia before diving into their thoughts on Saturday's UC…
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Inside the Matchup: Cincinnati- West Virginia ft: Mike Asti
Neil is joined by WVU Sports now writer Mike Asti to give a thorough breakdown of Saturday's contest between Cincinnati and West Virginia. Who will survive the…
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UC Football Back From Bye Week With WVU Ahead, OSU Hoops Exhibition Final Thoughts
Russ runs a solo show on Monday giving his thoughts on the upcoming football battle against West Virginia before he touches on a big shift we are seeing in the…
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Neil Meyer Recaps the Bearcats 79-68 exhibition win over Ohio State
Neil broke down the Bearcats 79-68 exhibition victory over Ohio State in the CareSource Invitational. He also gives his thoughts on the really cool environment…
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UC Football Blown Out Again in Late-Night Contest, Basketball Outdoor Exhibition Preview
Russ flies solo on this episode to discuss the 34-7 Bearcats football blowout against Arizona, he also updates the latest with MJ Collins' eligibility and…
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UC Basketball Legend Tay Baker Passes, Arizona Football Matchup Preview
Russ and Neil reflect on the life of recently passed Cincinnati basketball legend Tay Baker before previewing the Arizona football contest and mixing in an…
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A Big UC Football Win Over Kansas Sate, Josh Tyson Commits to Basketball
Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati beating Kansas State 31-26 on the football field before flipping to the hardwood to discuss Cincinnati landing four-star 2027…
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Previewing Kansas State Nipp At Night Battle, UC LB Jonathan Thompson
Russ and Neil preview Saturday's action with the Bleav in Kansas State podcast crew, then Russ interviews star UC linebacker Jonathan Thompson following a…
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Escaping With The Bell, UC Hoops 2026-27 Schedule Released
The Bearcats football team escaped with a 35-31 win over Miami in what may be the final matchup ever in the long-running rivalry. Russ and Neil dive into that…
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Bearcats Football Miami (OH) 2026 Preview, UC WR Cade Wolford
Russ and Neil preview the final scheduled Battle for the Victory Bell before diving into and interview with UC wide receiver and punt returner, Cade Wolford…
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Cincinnati Football Keeps Rolling to 2-0 Record, Big 12 Early-Season Look
Russ and Neil recap the 62-10 domination from Cincinnati football over Western Carolina before looking at how the rest of the Big 12 is shaping up early in the…
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Cincinnati Football-Western Carolina Preview, Co-OC/O-Line Coach Nic Cardwell
Russ and Neil preview a projected stomping for UC football against Western Carolina and then Russ interviews CO-OC and O-Line coach Nic Cardwell alongside…
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Cincinnati Hoops Adds Elite Defensive Guard, Boston College Football Recap
Russ and Neil react to MAC DPOY Javontae Campbell getting added to Cincinnati's basketball roster last week, then they break down the 34-15 football win over…
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UC Athletics Cleared in Brendan Sorsby Betting Case, Boston College Football Preview
Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer react to Cincinnati being cleared in the Brendan Sorsby betting scandal before previewing the first game of the 2026 UC football…
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Game-By-Game 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Football Predictions
Dive into Russ Heltman and Neil Meyer's game-by-game predictions for how the 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Football season will play out. Follow Russ and Neil on…
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UC Basketball GM Corey Evans, Football Adds Late Secondary Talent
Russ and Neil start the show with the big transfer news that safety D'Angelo Hutchinson is joining the UC football team. Then they have an extended chat with…
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Bearcats Basketball Star MJ Collins Ineligible Again, Cincinnati Projected to Field Low-Budget Roster
Russ and Neil break down the latest with MJ Collins and his pursuit of eligibility before looking at the NIL projections ranking Cincinnati Football's roster…
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Assessing Cincinnati Bearcats Football Depth Chart As Fall Camp Closes
Russ and Neil go through the UC football depth chart position by position to close fall camp, then they look at the latest with the Class of 2022 and MJ…
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Recapping Cincinnati Football's First 2026 Fall Camp Scrimmage
Russ and Neil break down the latest from Cincinnati Bearcats Football fall camp before touching on the new court win for the NCAA in the case to keep MJ…
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2026 UC Hall of Fame Class Cemented, First Football Scrimmage Preview
Russ and Neil give their thoughts on a star-studded 2026 UC Hall of Fame class headlined by Jason Kelce. Then they dive into their expectations for Saturday's…
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Cincinnati Football Puts The Pads On, 2026 Training Camp Rolls Forward
Russ and Neil react to the latest Cincinnati football news from the weekend and give their thoughts on three Bearcats getting mentioned in the 2026 Freaks…
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Recapping Cincinnati Basketball's Bahamas Domination, Early Days of Football Fall Camp
Russ and Neil recap the dominant showings in the Bahamas by Cincinnati basketball. Then Neil gives his opening thoughts o fall camp after checking out the UC…
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Bahamas Exhibition Expecatations, New Guard on Cincinnati Basketball's Radar
Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati reaching out to veteran CBB guard Dug McDaniel as their final roster piece. Then they assess what they are looking for in the…
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Bearcats Basketball Star Tylen Riley Injured, Bahamas Exhibitions Preview
Russ and Neil react to Tylen Riley being out for at least a month with a hand injury before previewing Cincinnati's trip to the Bahamas for their first taste…
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Assessing Cincinnati Basketball's 2026 Non-Conference Slate So Far
Russ and Neil react to Josh Tyson placing Cincinnati in his final schools list as a four-star talent in the 2027 basketball class. Then they look at the…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Integrating MJ Collins Into Summer Workouts
Russ and Neil dive into the latest media availability with the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team, then they assess The Athletic college football QB tiers…
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Cincinnati Officially Announces MJ Collins Addition, New Bearcats Football Opponent Revealed
Russ and Neil react to Cincinnati officially welcoming on MJ Collins to the basketball roster amidst his ongoing eligibility battle with the NCAA, then they…
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Strongest/Weakest Bearcats Football Position Groups Entering 2026 Fall Camp
Russ and Neil take stock of the latest development in the NCAA Five-In-Five saga, then they break down the best and worst position groups on the Cincinnati…
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2026 Summer Basketball Workouts Continue For Cincinnati Bearcats
Russ and Neil dive into the latest comments and practice viewing availability from the Bearcats men's basketball team last week. Then, they highlight all the…
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Bearcats Basketball Roster Boosted By 5-in-5 Ruling, Big 12 Football Media Days Recap
Russ and Neil dive into the huge news that MJ Collins and Kolby King are eligible to play for Cincinnati basketball this coming season. Then, Neil gives his…
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UC Football/Basketball News & Notes, Big 12 Football Media Days Preview
Russ runs the show solo to open the week as he runs down a list of new and notes surrounding the Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball program before…
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Bearcats Basketball Five-In-Five Case Update, Football Loses Wide Receiver Commit
Russ and Neil give their thoughts on the five-in-five court hearing that happened inside the Hamilton County courthouse on Wednesday. Then, they assess the…
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Cincinnati Football Class of 2027 Finalizing, 2026 Season Best-Case Scenario
Russ and Neil assess the UC football Class of 2027 and dial into the best-case scenario for the football team in Scott Satterfield's fourth season. Follow Russ…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Five-In-Five Boost, Brendan Sorsby Shut Out From NFL Supplemental Draft
Russ and Neil start the show with how impactful the NCAA's new five-in-five eligibility rule is on the Bearcats basketball team. Then, they highlight Baba…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Summer Check In, Baba Miller NBA Draft Projections
Russ and Neil react to Jerrod Calhoun's first local summer press conference after putting together his first UC roster. Then they assess where Baba Miller may…
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Brendan Sorsby Ends Texas Tech Tenure, Applying For NFL Supplemental Draft After UC Run
Russ and Neil react to Brendan Sorsby making the sound decision to leave college football and apply for the NFL's Supplemental Draft. They assess what's next…
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Brendan Sorsby Injunction Fallout Continues, UC Basketball Big 12 Opponents Set For 2026-27 Season
Russ and Neil break down the latest on Brendan Sorsby as forces around the Big 12 mobilize to try and potentially make him ineligible again. Then, they react…
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Reacting To Brendan Sorsby's Injunction Win Against NCAA, Eligibility Retained
Russ and Neil give full reaction to Brendan Sorsby's injunction win against the NCAA to maintain his eligibility for the 2026 season and what it means for…
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Cincinnati Bearcats QB Room Ranked Among Middle of All FBS Schools, Summer Visitors
Russ and Neil take a look at ESPN's ranking of the UC quarterback room on today's show before running down a few of the visitor names for football this…
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Key Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Dates/Opponents Surface, Brendan Sorsby Injunction Latest
Russ and Neil react to the Crosstown Shootout date finalizing on Saturday, Dec. 5, plus, what the matchups for the ESPN Events Invitational looks like for the…
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Brendan Sorsby Deemed Ineligible, Bearcats Football Game Times Surface
Russ and Neil breakdown the NCAA deeming Brendan Sorsby ineligible due to sports betting while in school, then they breakdown their thoughts on the opening…
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Kam Mercer Commitment Impact, Most Important Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces
Russ and Neil discuss the Kam Mercer UC basketball commitment together for the first time before picking their most important non-QB player on the Bearcats…
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Kam Mercer Commit's to Cincinnati becoming the highest ranked recruit in the 247 Sports Era.
Cincinnati native and 2027 5 star Kam Mercer commits to Cincinnati. Neil discusses the impact Mercer brings to Cincinnati and what does it mean for first year…
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Bearcats Basketball Targeting Notable 2027 Recruits, Brendan Sorsby Betting Update
Russ and Neil breakdown the UC visit by 2027 four-star basketball star Josh Tyson and an offer for another 2027 talent, plus they close the show with a look at…
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Baba Miller's NBA Draft Status Soaring Ahead of NBA Combine
Neil is joined by JT Smith of the TFON to discuss Baba Miller's draft stock following his showing in the opening scrimmage of the NBA Combine. The two also…
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Jordan Bischel and the Bearcats baseball team soaring into their series finale vs Texas Tech
Ryan Roberts joins Neil Meyer to discuss Jordan Bischel and the Bearcats Baseball team heading into their season finale vs Texas Tech. Along with the emergence…
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Bearcats Basketball Rankings as Transfer Portal Dies Down, Tough UC Football Schedule
Russ and Neil assess the cementing transfer class rankings and where Cincinnati basketball sits in the early analytic metrics for basketball, then they take a…
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Jayden Hastings Latest Bearcats Basketball Transfer, Brendan Sorsby Betting Update
Russ and Neil start the show with a look at Cincinnati's newest basketball transfer, forward Jayden Hastings. Then they assess the latest updates on Brendan…
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Brendan Sorsby Betting Fallout, 2026 NFL Draft Cincinnati Bearcats Recap
Russ and Neil breakdown the bombshell reports about former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby's betting addiction. Then, they recap the 2026 NFL Draft from…
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Tylen Riley Continues To Cement Strong Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Portal Haul
Russ and Neil break down the commitment of former Tulsa guard Tylen Riley to Cincinnati and what he will bring to the program. Then they preview the 2026 NFL…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Hoops Adds Two Guard Talents, 2026 Spring Football Wraps Up
Russ and Neil assess the latest two transfer additions to join Cincinnati hoops in Elijah Perryman and Trevian Carson. Then they give their thoughts on the…
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Local Talent, Former Utah State Player Join Jerrod Calhoun's Cincinnati Bearcats, Spring Football Showcase Preview
Russ and Neil assess the latest basketball transfer portal news for Cincinnati, including a pair of new players that joined in recent days. Then they look at…
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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Starts Nailing Down Jerrod Calhoun's First Transfer Additions
Russ and Neil breakdown the first batch of new Bearcats to commit to Jerrod Calhoun and UC hoops in the transfer portal, plus, they assess some outgoing player…
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Latest UC Basketball Transfer Portal Updates As 2026 Visit Window Opens
Russ runs down the latest Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball transfer portal news, including the first commitment of the cycle and then covers the new assistant…
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Transfer Portal Opens For Jerrod Calhoun And Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball
Russ and Neil breakdown early news from the 2026 college basketball transfer portal cycle for Cincinnati and then break down the first 2026 scrimmage for the…
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Assessing Cincinnati Bearcats Football Defensive Install During 2026 Spring Practice
Russ and Neil break down the first half of Spring Football practices and how the new defense is taking hold. Then they assess the 5.5-game win total CBS Sport…
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2026 Spring Football Continues For The Cincinnati Bearcats
Russ and Neil assess the early days of spring football practice and the further impact of Jerrod Calhoun's hiring as Cincinnati Bearcats head men's basketball…