In Western Carolina's third game of the 2026 season, the Catamounts travel to Cincinnati, Ohio to face the Cincinnati Bearcats for the second time overall. Western will receive a $475,000 guarantee payout for playing at the Cincinnati Bearcats on September 12, 2026.
Game #3 - Cincinnati Bearcats
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Where: Nippert Stadium - Cincinnati, Ohio
Radio: Catamount Sports Network
TV / video: ESPN+
Colors: Red and Black
Conference: Big 12
Game Notes: Western Carolina - Cincinnati
Enrollment: 53,682
Mascot: Bearcats
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
The Series: The Catamounts have faced the Bearcats one time, in 2005 where they lost 3-7.
Head Coach: Scott Satterfield his fourth season leading the Bearcats in 2026. On staff in Cincinnati is former WCU head coach Mark Speir (assist. head coach).
What the Catamounts are facing:
Cincinnati Athletic Budget: Expenses: $119.3 million for FY2024–25, reflecting a 13% increase from the previous year due to facility debts, operations, and scholarships. Set to receive a full $36 million conference revenue share allotment for the 2025–26 fiscal year as a full XII member.
Student-Athlete Pay: Planning to spend up to the $20.5 million cap for direct athlete revenue-sharing under the House v. NCAA settlement
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