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Miami vs Cincinnati
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Miami Hurricanes | 11 | Miami leads |
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 2 |
Meetings since 1947: 13. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
11-2 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
38-14 Avg score
11 Longest Miami win run
Biggest Miami win 56-0 in 1989, a 56-point margin.
Biggest Miami loss 7-20 in 1947, a 13-point margin.
Every Miami vs Cincinnati meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 23-34 |
| 2014 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 55-34 |
| 1998 | Miami win | Cincinnati | 38-12 |
| 1989 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 56-0 |
| 1988 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 57-3 |
| 1987 | Miami win | Cincinnati | 48-10 |
| 1986 | Miami win | Cincinnati | 45-13 |
| 1985 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 38-0 |
| 1984 | Miami win | Cincinnati | 49-25 |
| 1983 | Miami win | Cincinnati | 17-7 |
| 1982 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 19-13 |
| 1948 | Miami win | Miami Gardens | 36-6 |
| 1947 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 7-20 |
Scores from the Miami perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1947.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1947, 11-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Miami and Cincinnati meet.
How to watch Miami vs Cincinnati
When Miami and Cincinnati are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Miami radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Miami vs Cincinnati time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Miami this season
Follow Miami in the title race on the ACC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the ACC rivalry pages, or browse every ACC matchup.
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Miami vs Cincinnati: the essentials
Miami Hurricanes vs Cincinnati Bearcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big 12 (Power 4). Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1947, 11-2. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Miami vs Cincinnati head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Miami Hurricanes team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Cincinnati against the whole conference, see Cincinnati vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Miami and Cincinnati?
Miami Hurricanes lead the series since 1947, 11-2. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Miami vs Cincinnati?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Miami and Cincinnati in the same conference?
No. Miami plays in the ACC. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.