The Cincinnati Bearcats transition to Big 12 membership on July 1, 2023. But when the program moves to a new conference, they’ll be under new head coaching leadership.
According to multiple reports, including Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated, Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell informed the team he is leaving for the Wisconsin opening after six years with the Bearcats. For Cincinnati’s upcoming bowl game, cornerbacks/special teams coach Kerry Coombs will serve as the interim head coach.
The announcement has not been made official by either university at this time.
Fickell compiled a 57-18 record in six years as the head coach of Cincinnati.