Big 12 era begins for Bearcats
July 1, 2023
The University of Cincinnati officially entered the Big 12 as a conference member on July 1, 2023. The move has elevated UC’s reputation and exposure both athletically and academically on a national level. One of the premier athletic conferences, the Big 12 is now comprised of 14 institutions after welcoming BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. The Bearcats will look to reach even greater heights as a member of the Power 5 conference that has seen its teams win 81 team national championships since its inception in 1994.