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Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 5 | Pittsburgh leads |
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 9 |
Meetings since 1921: 14. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
5-9 Regular season
5-5 Last 10
19-29 Avg score
7 Longest Pittsburgh win run
Biggest Cincinnati win 34-10 in 2012, a 24-point margin.
Biggest Cincinnati loss 0-38 in 1922, a 38-point margin.
Every Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pittsburgh win | Cincinnati | 27-28 |
| 2023 | Cincinnati win | Pittsburgh | 27-21 |
| 2012 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 34-10 |
| 2011 | Cincinnati win | Pittsburgh | 26-23 |
| 2010 | Pittsburgh win | Cincinnati | 10-28 |
| 2009 | Cincinnati win | Pittsburgh | 45-44 |
| 2008 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 28-21 |
| 2007 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 17-24 |
| 2006 | Pittsburgh win | Cincinnati | 15-33 |
| 2005 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 20-38 |
| 1981 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 7-38 |
| 1979 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 0-35 |
| 1922 | Pittsburgh win | Cincinnati | 0-38 |
| 1921 | Pittsburgh win | Pittsburgh | 14-21 |
Scores from the Cincinnati perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1921.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1921, 9-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Cincinnati and Pittsburgh meet.
How to watch Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh
When Cincinnati and Pittsburgh 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 Cincinnati radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh 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 Cincinnati this season
Follow Cincinnati in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh: the essentials
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Pittsburgh Panthers is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the ACC (Power 4). Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1921, 9-5. Across 14 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Cincinnati Bearcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Pittsburgh against the whole conference, see Pittsburgh vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh Panthers lead the series since 1921, 9-5. The two programs have met 14 times on record.
How can I watch Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh?
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 Cincinnati and Pittsburgh in the same conference?
No. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12. Pittsburgh plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.