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South Florida vs Cincinnati
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 South Florida Bulls | 7 | Cincinnati leads |
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 13 |
Meetings since 2003: 20. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Cincinnati has won the last 5 meetings.
7-13 Regular season
4-6 Last 10
26-28 Avg score
5 Longest Cincinnati win run
Biggest South Florida win 65-27 in 2015, a 38-point margin.
Biggest South Florida loss 23-45 in 2004, a 22-point margin.
Every South Florida vs Cincinnati meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 24-28 |
| 2021 | Cincinnati win | Tampa | 28-45 |
| 2020 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 7-28 |
| 2019 | Cincinnati win | Tampa | 17-20 |
| 2018 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 23-35 |
| 2017 | South Florida win | Tampa | 33-3 |
| 2016 | South Florida win | Cincinnati | 45-20 |
| 2015 | South Florida win | Tampa | 65-27 |
| 2014 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 17-34 |
| 2013 | South Florida win | Tampa | 26-20 |
| 2012 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 10-27 |
| 2011 | Cincinnati win | Tampa | 34-37 |
| 2010 | South Florida win | Cincinnati | 38-30 |
| 2009 | Cincinnati win | Tampa | 17-34 |
| 2008 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 10-24 |
| 2007 | Cincinnati win | Tampa | 33-38 |
| 2006 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 6-23 |
| 2005 | South Florida win | Tampa | 31-16 |
| 2004 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 23-45 |
| 2003 | South Florida win | Tampa | 24-17 |
Scores from the South Florida perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2003.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2003, 13-7. Here is the series on record and how to watch when South Florida and Cincinnati meet.
How to watch South Florida vs Cincinnati
When South Florida and Cincinnati are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the South Florida radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the South Florida vs Cincinnati time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The South Florida this season
Follow South Florida in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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South Florida vs Cincinnati: the essentials
South Florida Bulls vs Cincinnati Bearcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Big 12 (Power 4). Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2003, 13-7. Across 20 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the South Florida vs Cincinnati head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the South Florida Bulls team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Cincinnati against the whole conference, see Cincinnati vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between South Florida and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2003, 13-7. The two programs have met 20 times on record.
How can I watch South Florida vs Cincinnati?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are South Florida and Cincinnati in the same conference?
No. South Florida plays in the American Conference. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.