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Navy vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Odds, Picks - January 2, 2026

Preview the Jan. 2 matchup between the Navy Midshipmen and Cincinnati Bearcats with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and...

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Navy vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Odds, Picks - January 2, 2026

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Top Names Expected To Enter

The college football transfer portal doesn't technically open until Jan. 2, but players are announcing their intentions to enter the portal.

6 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Top Names Expected To Enter

Evan Pryor - Seeking new home Pryor will enter the transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Pryor is coming off a very solid season with the Bearcats in which he ran for 522 yards and three touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry while reeling in 10 catches for 107 yards and a score. With one season of eligibility remaining, he'll look for a new program. Pryor should have a handful fo suitors in the portal.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Madison puts up valiant fight, but Group of Five teams still have much to prove in CFP

Perhaps it was James Madison going for it twice on fourth down on its first drive of the game

DECEMBER 21 • Associated Press

College Football Transfer Portal: Top Quarterbacks' Landing Spots

From DJ Lagway to Dylan Raiola, RJ Young shares his top landing spots for the hopeful transfer quarterbacks.

DECEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Transfer Portal: Top Quarterbacks' Landing Spots

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Hiring New Director of Player Personnel Ahead of Transfer Portal Frenzy Cincinnati has one half of the open personnel department spots filled.

DECEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Scott Satterfield Updates Bearcats Quarterback Situation, Player Opt Out Strategy As Liberty Bowl Practices Heat Up CINCINNATI — UC head football coach Scott Satterfield had plenty to discuss on Monday as his team wrapped another Liberty Bowl practice befo...

DECEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Brady Lichtenberg - Will split work in bowl game Lichtenberg and Bailey Jones will split playing time during Cincinnati's bowl game against Navy on Jan. 2, Neil Meyer of Front Office News reports.

Impact Cincinnati starting QB Brennan Sorsby is entering the transfer portal, and instead of naming one replacement, head coach Scott Satterfield said that Lichtenberg and Samaj Jones would each appear in the bowl game. Lichtenberg has attempted 45 passes across four seasons at Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Samaj Jones - Will get reps in Liberty Bowl Jones will get reps in the Liberty Bowl alongside fellow backup Brady Lichtenberg, per Neil Meyer of Front Office Sports.

Impact Cincinnati must pivot at quarterback in the Liberty Bowl against Navy on Jan. 2 after starter Brendan Sorsby announced he's both entering the transfer portal and testing the NFL Draft waters. That means Jones and Litchtenberg will both gets reps in the game, although head coach Scott Satterfield didn't specify how they would be divided. The redshirt freshman Jones completed two passes for 53 yards and a touchdown this season.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sorsby - Will enter transfer portal Sorsby will enter the transfer portal as he waits for feedback from NFL talent evaluators, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Sorsby is coming off a career year in which he tossed for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions with 580 yards and nine scores on the ground to boot. Now, the gunslinger is exploring every possible avenue for his future. He'll reportedly look to get an NFL Draft grade before deciding whether to return to college, but if he does come back to school, it won't be at Cincinnati. Sorsby has one more year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sorsby - Mum on bowl participation Sorsby may not play in Cincinnati's bowl game against Navy on Jan. 2, per Russ Heltman of Bearcats Talk.

Impact Sorsby has yet to commit either way in terms of playing in Cincinnati's bowl game, but it doesn't sound all that promising that the star gunslinger will suit on on Jan. 2 against the Midshipmen. Sorsby is enjoying the aftermath of a career year in which he tossed for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 580 yards and nine scores on the ground as well. With one more year of eligibility, he's likely gauging the transfer portal as well as any potential opportunities at the next level.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Williams - Plans to enter portal Williams plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Despite four seasons of collegiate football, Williams can redshirt 2024, maintaining one year before all his eligibility expires. In said year and 2025, he logged more than 10 rushing attempts.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Betting Favorites To Complete 'One Season' Against Navy With Win CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bearcats football team is a betting favorite to beat the Navy Midshipmen in their 2026 Liberty Bowl matchup. UC...

DECEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats football heading to Liberty Bowl vs. Navy Cincinnati Bearcats found out Dec. 7 where their bowl game will take place, They will play Navy in the Liberty Bowl Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 7 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Zebulin Kinsey - Plans to enter portal Kinsey plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports reports.

Impact Kinsey is a 6-foot-3, 222-pound quarterback. He redshirted the NCAA's 2025 season, maintaining his freshman season of collegiate eligibility. Kinsey has four years remaining.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

UC linebacker Jake Golday earns first team All-Big 12 in football Cincinnati Bearcats football lands 13 on All-Big 12 team led by linebacker Jake Golday, a first-team selection

DECEMBER 5 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2025-26 Transfer Portal Entry Tracker Transfer portal season is always interesting.

DECEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Bearcats Lose Three-Star Commit to Big 12 Rival on 2025 Signing Day Cincinnati has signed just two four-star recruits in the Scott Satterfield era.

DECEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Dakarai Anderson - Bids Cincy farewell Anderson will enter the transfer portal, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Anderson had just one carry for -2 yards in two seasons at Cincinnati. The redshirt freshman will now look for a new program with three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Caldwell - Scores in Saturday's loss Caldwell gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-23 loss to TCU.

Impact Caldwell scored in his third straight game Saturday as he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He also caught four passes in the loss, his third game this season with at least four receptions. It was a solid first season in the FBS as he caught 32 passes for 478 yards and six touchdowns in 12 appearances. He will look to finish the season well during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cyrus Allen - Hauls in TD Saturday Allen tallied three receptions (on seven targets) for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-23 defeat to TCU.

Impact Allen caught another touchdown Saturday, a 35-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Nearly all of his production came on that one play, but it was enough to give him a solid performance in the loss. It was easily the best season of his career as he caught 49 passes for 665 yards and 12 touchdowns across 12 regular season contests. He will look to end his collegiate career on a high note during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sorsby - Three touchdowns in Saturday's loss Sorsby completed 23 of 33 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-23 loss versus TCU. He also had 10 rushes for 59 yards.

Impact Sorsby had a productive day Saturday, but it was not enough to stop the Bearcats' slide down the Big 12 standings. It was the team's fourth straight loss, but this was the first of that streak where Sorsby played well. He played a clean game with three touchdown passes and no turnovers and added over 50 yards on the ground for the fifth time this season. He had another highly productive regular season in 2025, throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions, adding 580 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. He'll look to cap the campaign off during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Satterfield, Brendan Sorsby And More Breakdown TCU Loss CINCINNATI — The Bearcats fell to 0-18 in the Scott Satterfield era when trailing at halftime on Saturday in a 45-23 defeat to TCU. The Horn...

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

TCU's Offense Comes Alive in Regular Season Finale Win Over Cincinnati The Horned Frogs rolled at home over the Bearcats.

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

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Navy vs. Cincinnati Prediction, Odds, Picks - January 2, 2026

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Top Names Expected To Enter

James Madison puts up valiant fight, but Group of Five teams still have much to prove in CFP

College Football Transfer Portal: Top Quarterbacks' Landing Spots

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