Cincinnati Bearcats football statistical leaders

The Cincinnati Bearcats football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Cincinnati Bearcats football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, all-purpose yardage, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Bearcats represent the University of Cincinnati in the NCAA's American Athletic Conference.

Although Cincinnati began competing in intercollegiate football in 1885,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1950s. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1950s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Bearcats have played in 11 bowl games since then, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through Cincinnati's game against UCF on November 21, 2020.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[7]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

All-purpose yardage

All-purpose yardage is the sum of all yards credited to a player who is in possession of the ball. It includes rushing, receiving, and returns, but does not include passing.[7]

While Cincinnati lists a complete top 10 in all-purpose yardage over all relevant time frames (career, season, game), it does not break down its leaders' performances by type of play.[1]

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References
  1. "History & Records" (PDF). 2020 Cincinnati Bearcats Football Media Guide. Cincinnati Bearcats. pp. 55–117. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  2. "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.comAP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  3. "Desmond Ridder". ESPN.com. Retrieved 8 Jan 2021.
  4. "Kiel throws 6 TDs, Cincinnati beats Toledo 58-34". ESPN.com. 2014-09-12.
  5. "Cincinnati pummels Central Florida, Barrett, 52-7". ESPN.com. 2015-10-31.
  6. "Michael Warren II". ESPN.com.
  7. "2020 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
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