1949 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1949 Cincinnati Bearcats football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 4–0 Sid Gillman 1st Thurman Owens Nippert Stadium MAC champion Glass Bowl W 33–13 vs. Toledo The 1949 Cincinnati Bearcats football team was an American football team that represented the University of Cincinnati as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1949 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Sid Gillman, the Bearcats compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–0 in conference play, winning the MAC title. Final Grid Standings https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105499888/the-marion-star/ The Marion Star Marion, Ohio November 25, 1949 16 July 12, 2022 Newspapers.com Cincinnati was invited to the Glass Bowl, where the Bearcats defeated Toledo. Schedule 1949 AP September 17 l y Nevada Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 21–41 September 24 w y Hardin–Simmons Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 27–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-cincinnati-wins-27/169621384/ Springfield News-Sun Cincinnati wins, 27–21, over Cowboys September 25, 1949 April 5, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 l y y Pacific (CA) Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 7–34 October 8 w Western Michigan Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 27–6 October 15 w y Mississippi State yes Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94835348/cincy-stuns-miss-state/ The Courier-Journal Cincy stuns Miss. State October 16, 1949 February 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 w Western Reserve Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH 21–13 October 29 l y y Kentucky 14 McLean Stadium Lexington, KY 7–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94867391/dormant-kentucky-offense-ekes-out-147-w/ The Courier and Press Dormant Kentucky offense ekes out 14–7 win over Cincinnati October 30, 1949 February 12, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH 34–13 November 18 l y Xavier Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH rivalry 14–20 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-xavier-defeats/124939525/ The Akron Beacon Journal Xavier defeats Bearcats November 13, 1949 May 18, 2023 Newspapers.com November 24 Thursday w Miami (OH) Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH Victory Bell 27–6 December 3 w y y Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH Glass Bowl 33–13 1949 Football Schedule https://gobearcats.com/sports/football/schedule/1949 University of Cincinnati June 9, 2026 2025 Cincinnati Football Media Guide & Record Book https://gobearcats.com/documents/2024/8/15/2024_Cincinnati_Football_Media_Guide.pdf University of Cincinnati 112 June 9, 2026 References Cincinnati Category:Cincinnati Bearcats football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Cincinnati Bearcats football