Whit Babcock was teasing a big name opponent to add to the future schedules yesterday. After much speculation, we have our answer. Cincinnati will be facing
Michigan is paying UC $1.2 million for a football game at the Big House on September 9, 2017. Michigan and Cincinnati will also meet on the hardwood in a home and home basketball series that will take place between 2015 and 2018.
In a statement, Whit Babcock had this to say:
“It is ideally our preference to sign home and home non-conference games. However, the chance for our fans to have a relatively short drive to see us play a great opponent, plus the men’s basketball scheduling component above and beyond the single football game in Ann Arbor, made it a good one-off decision for us. I want to thank Deputy Director of Athletics Bob Arkeilpane for his creativity in getting this deal done from our side and to thank Michigan’s Dave Brandon and his administrative team for their collaboration. We will continue to look at the best scheduling opportunities for UC moving forward, and for the chance to promote the Bearcats on a national stage."
Cincinnati and Michigan have never played football. The last time they played basketball was the 1992 Final Four. Whatever Cincinnati's conference affiliation in the next couple years, it's wonderful to see that Whit Babcock and the leaders of the university are going to find quality opponents. This is awesome.
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