Ivan Pace Jr. has announced his commitment to the University of Cincinnati, via Twitter.
Pace, who is the older brother of Bearcats star linebacker Deshawn Pace, served as a focal point inside local Miami (Ohio) University’s defense as an inside linebacker. The 6’0”, 239 lb Cincinnati native led the MAC in 2021 with 125 total tackles, 60 solo tackles (tied-36th in FBS) four sacks, one forced fumble and an interception.
“Hey Bearcat nation, I’m coming home!” Pace said via his Twitter announcement.
Pace exits the transfer portal (entered December 24th) having received other offers from Arkansas, LSU, Miami (Florida) and other power five programs.