Homecoming Weekend is Here - Wear Red!

Game Preview: Cincinnati vs Baylor

Homecoming weekend brings a big one to Clifton as the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats host the Baylor Bears at 4:00 PM inside Historic Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats come in as 3.5-point favorites, looking to build on last week’s dominant 49–17 win over Oklahoma State. QBk Brendan Sorsby continues to lead a balanced Cincinnati attack, throwing for 270 yards and three touchdowns in Stillwater, while running back Evan Pryor added over seven yards per carry. The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a shootout loss to TCU and will look to rebound behind QB Sawyer Robertson and WR Ashtyn Hawkins. The oddsmakers expect plenty of points (O/U: 67.5), but our prediction? It’s not quite the shootout everyone’s expecting. The Bearcats control the pace and win by a touchdown in front of a packed Homecoming crowd at Nippert.

Tailgate Info

There’s no better place to spend Homecoming than The Den — and we’re going big for this one! Kickoff is at 4:00 PM, so the tailgate starts at 12:30 PM down on the Commons. Expect live music from Rick Kinman, pizza, and plenty of Garage Beer (plus BYOB).

We’ll have Garage Beer + The Den koozies to give away, and Split the Pot is back! Tickets are $2 each. We’ll start selling around 1:30 PM and announce the winner at 3:00 PM. Venmo preferred!

We’ll ring the bell every hour for a community toast, and at 3:15 PM we’ll gather for a group photo. If you can, stick around to help us pack up the trailer around 3:20 PM.0 Many hands make light work! Let’s make this the best Homecoming tailgate yet.

Support The Den

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump in, Homecoming is it. This weekend’s crowd and energy can give us the boost we need to finish the season strong, covering the last two home games in November and any postseason opportunities that come our way. Whether it’s your first time at The Den or “paying up” for this season, every bit of support helps keep the music playing, the food hot, and the tradition alive.

Homecoming Parade & Road Closures

Homecoming Saturday kicks off with one of UC’s best traditions, the annual Homecoming Parade at noon! Find your spot along Clifton Avenue to cheer on students, alumni, and community groups as they bring Bearcat spirit “Down the Drive.” Be sure to swing by the UC Alumni Association tent (across from Stratford Heights), the first 200 fans to check in will score a free 2025 Homecoming t-shirt featuring this year’s theme, “Bearcats for Life.” Road Closures: Calhoun Street closes at 10:00 AM, Clifton Avenue closes at 11:00 AM, and expect parking garage entry restrictions near Calhoun, Clifton Court, and Stratford.

Den Shirts Now $30

We’ve dropped all Den merch to just $30 online. Get yourself a new shirt for Homecoming! Also, from here on out, we’re keeping it simple: $5 Gameday Donations at each tailgate. Every bit helps cover food, music, and the essentials that make The Den what it is. If you’ve had a great time this season, this is your chance to give a little back and look good doing it.

Support Our Sponsors

• Touchdown Level: Little Miami Insurance Group, Sims Investment Management, and Garage Beer.

• Red Zone Level: Trophy Pizza and Garage Golf.

• Kickoff Level: Pawlished Dog Training, Oyler Hines Real Estate, and Tailgreeter.