This season, Cincinnati has no more room for error. Following a 5-7 inaugural season in the Big 12, the Bearcats understand the conference won’t be patient. Scott Satterfield is entering his third year, with a roster of 39 new players—21 transfers and 18 freshmen—and a clear objective: close out games, win in November, and demonstrate their competitiveness. Fresh from the first scrimmage, Satterfield surprised everyone by announcing he’s shortening the next one to keep the team sharp and focused. The message is clear: it’s time to win and prove they can hang with the best.

With the season just weeks away, the heat is on Scott Satterfield and the Cincinnati Bearcats, and ESPN’s Bill Connelly isn’t making things any easier. His SP+ rankings place Cincinnati at the bottom of the Big 12, th

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