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Indiana vs Cincinnati
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Indiana Hoosiers | 8 | Indiana leads |
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 5 |
Meetings since 1899: 13. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Cincinnati has won the last 2 meetings.
8-5 Regular season
6-4 Last 10
25-13 Avg score
5 Longest Indiana win run
Biggest Indiana win 47-6 in 1905, a 41-point margin.
Biggest Indiana loss 24-45 in 2022, a 21-point margin.
Every Indiana vs Cincinnati meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 24-45 |
| 2021 | Cincinnati win | Bloomington | 24-38 |
| 2000 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 42-6 |
| 1998 | Indiana win | Cincinnati | 48-14 |
| 1994 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 28-3 |
| 1963 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 20-6 |
| 1962 | Indiana win | Cincinnati | 26-6 |
| 1957 | Cincinnati win | Bloomington | 0-21 |
| 1946 | Cincinnati win | Bloomington | 6-15 |
| 1937 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 27-0 |
| 1935 | Cincinnati win | Cincinnati | 0-7 |
| 1905 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 47-6 |
| 1899 | Indiana win | Bloomington | 35-0 |
Scores from the Indiana perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1899.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 1899, 8-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Indiana and Cincinnati meet.
How to watch Indiana vs Cincinnati
When Indiana 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 Indiana radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Indiana 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 Indiana this season
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Indiana vs Cincinnati: the essentials
Indiana Hoosiers vs Cincinnati Bearcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Big 12 (Power 4). Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 1899, 8-5. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Indiana vs Cincinnati head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Indiana Hoosiers team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Cincinnati against the whole conference, see Cincinnati vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Indiana and Cincinnati?
Indiana Hoosiers lead the series since 1899, 8-5. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Indiana 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 Indiana and Cincinnati in the same conference?
No. Indiana plays in the Big Ten. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.