Cincinnati Bearcats
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Matchup
Big 127-6 (2025)#58 Recruiting8% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    88
    JC French IVRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    79
    Liam O'BrienRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    65
    Samaj JonesRS SO
RB
  1. 13
    80
    Zion JohnsonRS FR
    Starter
  2. 7
    80
    Zylan PerryRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    67
    Gi'Bran PayneRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 11
    74
    JV GibsonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    66
    Elijah JonesRS SO
  3. 16
    57
    Flynn SchieleRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 9
    88
    Malachi HenryRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    82
    Larenzo FennerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    70
    Giyahni KontosisRS FR
SLOT
  1. 0
    85
    Isaiah JohnsonJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    82
    Cade WolfordRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 89
    62
    Pierce AyersSO/TR
TE
  1. 87
    76
    Gavin GroverJR
    Starter
  2. 83
    76
    Devyn ZahurskyRS SO
LT
  1. 74
    74
    Joe CottonRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    68
    Judea MilonRS SR/TR
LG
  1. 50
    82
    Evan TengesdahlRS JR
    Starter
  2. 59
    76
    Jake WheelockRS SO
C
  1. 66
    74
    Xavier LozowickiRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 78
    68
    Grant EdgingtonRS JR
RG
  1. 77
    74
    Taran TyoRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 73
    74
    Aiden PastorizaRS SO
RT
  1. 72
    74
    Nolan LatulippeRS JR/TR
    Starter
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #60 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 4.5 → 4.1 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 46th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #58 national

16%

Returning production: 8%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

19 adds in two-deep · avg 78 OVR · top add: M. Henry (WR, 88, from Central Arkansas)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach CincinnatiTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Bearcats starting lineup

JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of August 17, 2026. Liam O'Brien is listed second.

Cincinnati also projects Zion Johnson at running back, JV Gibson at wide receiver and Gavin Grover at tight end.

The full Cincinnati Bearcats two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

JC French IV · QBZion Johnson · RBJV Gibson · WR-XGavin Grover · TE

Common questions

Who is Cincinnati's starting quarterback?
JC French IV is the projected starting quarterback for Cincinnati as of August 17, 2026. Liam O'Brien is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Cincinnati?
Zion Johnson is the projected starter at running back for Cincinnati, with Zylan Perry listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Cincinnati?
JV Gibson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Cincinnati, with Elijah Jones listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Cincinnati?
Gavin Grover is the projected starter at tight end for Cincinnati, with Devyn Zahursky listed second.
When was the Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart last updated?
The Cincinnati Bearcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Cincinnati's record last season?
Cincinnati Bearcats finished 7-6 (5-4 in Big 12 play).