Cole Tabb News, Rumors, Updates - Cincinnati Bearcats

Shines again Saturday Tabb tallied 14 carries for 131 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 49-25 loss against Utah.

Impact Tabb had another stellar day Saturday despite the blowout loss. He continued to lead the backfield despite Gi'Bran Payne returning to the lineup and rushed for over 100 yards for the fourth time in his last five games. He also scored his 13th touchdown of the season, a 48-yard run in the third quarter. Tabb has been productive this season regardless of the strength of opponent or game script, so a trip to Houston on Saturday won't scare him in the slightest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Utah improves to 8-0 with 49-25 win over Cincinnati

Devon Dampier threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and No. 6 Utah extended the nation’s longest active winning streak with a 49-25 victory over Cincinnati

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big 12 has Top 25 matchup with Arizona at Texas Tech, Cincy seeks another upset against Utah

The Big 12 this week has another Top 25 matchup with No. 22 Arizona going to No. 13 Texas Tech. Also Saturday in the league, Cincinnati hosts No. 6 Utah

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

No. 6 Utah looks to remain unbeaten against upset-minded Cincinnati with both coming off big wins

No. 6 Utah holds the nation's longest active winning streak and leads the Big 12 after defeating Houston last week

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Scores twice in upset win Tabb compiled 16 carries for 173 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for five yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-24 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Tabb led the backfield on his own Saturday with Gi'Bran Payne (ankle) out, and he unsurprisingly continued his scorching pace. He ran for a season-high 173 yards against the tough Texas Tech defense, and scored a pair of touchdowns including a 58-yard run which sealed the game in the fourth quarter. He has now scored multiple touchdowns in four of his last five games, including three scores in three of those contests. Even if Payne is able to return versus Utah on Saturday, it's hard to believe that Tabb won't be leading the backfield given how well he's playing.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

JC French IV has 4 TD passes as Cincinnati stuns No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24

JC French IV threw a career-high four touchdown passes, and Cole Tabb rushed for a career-best 173 yards and a TD as Cincinnati stunned No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Cincinnati's Cole Tabb rushes for 58-yard TD run, sealing UPSET win over No. 8 Texas Tech

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

JC French IV rolls out and finds Cole Tabb for 4-yard TD, giving Cincinnati lead over Texas Tech

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Life at the top isn't easy as BYU becomes the latest top-2 team to lose to an unranked opponent

Miami had no problem passing its first test as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

No. 8 Texas Tech looking to improve to 7-0 against Big 12 rival Cincinnati

Texas Tech and Cincinnati are meeting Saturday for the first time since quarterback Brendan Sorsby's transfer fell through amid gambling allegations

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Shines in Saturday's loss Tabb totaled 15 carries for 118 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all four targets for 51 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-42 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Tabb was able to take the majority of the work in Saturday's shootout after Gi'Bran Payne left early with an injury. Tabb made the most of the extra workload, scoring three touchdowns for the third time in his last four games. He also rushed for over 100 yards for the second time this season and has a season-high 51 receiving yards. Tabb already established himself as a valuable asset with Payne on the field, but this may be Tabb's backfield now depending on the severity of his teammate's injury.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins throws for 464 and Cassidy's FG with no time left lifts West Virginia over Cincinnati 45-42

Jack Cassidy's 35-yard field goal as time expired lifted West Virginia to a wild 45-42 win over Cincinnati

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Slows down in Saturday's loss Tabb logged six carries for 19 yards and gathered in 4 of 8 targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 34-7 loss against Arizona.

Impact Tabb, who scored three touchdowns in each of the last two games, was held in check Saturday. He only had six rushing attempts, but the early deficit forced the Bearcats into more passing situations. Tabb took advantage of that, commanding eight targets and catching four of them, but it was still a somewhat disappointing performance following his breakout. He'll look to get back on track after the bye week at West Virginia.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Big 12 slate has Cincinnati going for 5-0 start vs. Arizona after 5 losses in a row to end 2025

Cincinnati has gone from a five-game losing streak to finish last season to a chance for a 5-0 start this year

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Scores three TDs again Tabb posted 11 rushes for 124 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-26 win versus Kansas State.

Impact Coming off a three-touchdown performance in last Saturday's comeback win, Tabb scored another hat trick versus Kansas State. He scored on runs of five yards, 30 yards, and 14 yards, all in the second half, and he now has seven touchdowns over his last three games. While he is still receiving less work than the productive Gi'Bran Payne, Tabb's knack for big plays and the endzone is far more than just a fluke at this point.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Tabb, Gi'Bran Payne lead Cincinnati to 31-26 win over Kansas State in Big 12 opener

Running back Cole Tabb rushes for three second-half touchdowns, helping the University of Cincinnati rally for a 31-26 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Conference opener for bot...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Three TDs in comeback win Tabb totaled six carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all four targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-31 victory versus Miami (OH).

Impact After falling into a big deficit in the first half, Tabb saw an uptick in playing time in the second half as the Bearcats chased the game. He caught an eight-yard touchdown in the third quarter to cut the lead to 28-21, then with the team down three with less than two minutes left, broke away from the defense on third down to score a 53-yard game-winning touchdown. It was a breakout performance for the Stanford transfer, and one that may earn him more touches as the team heads into conference play.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati rallies from 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 on Tabb's TD run

Cole Tabb’s 53-yard touchdown run with 1:29 remaining rallied Cincinnati to a 35-31 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the 129th meeting of the “Battle for the Victory Bell” after the Be...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores in Saturday's win Tabb accrued five carries for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 62-10 victory over Western Carolina.

Impact Tabb scored a 36-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter Saturday, his first of the young season. He now has 11 carries for 109 yards through two games this season, seemingly establishing a decent role in the offense for himself. It's a bit too early to tell though, as four Bearcats' running backs have had five carries in each of the team's first two games. That number will likely shrink once the team starts playing better opponents.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gi'Bran Payne and JC French IV power Cincinnati to big win over Western Carolina

Quarterback JC French IV passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns, leading Cincinnati to a 62-10 win over Western Carolina

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Signs with Cincinnati Tabb has signed with Cincinnati, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Tabb entered the transfer portal after two seasons with Stanford. In 2025, working behind Micah Ford, Tabb carried the ball 114 times for 445 yards and three touchdowns. He's likely to compete for a featured role with the Bearcats. Tabb has three years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Tabb plans to enter the transfer portal, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Tabb will have three years of eligibility remaining. The tailback worked behind Micah Ford in 2025, compiling 114 carries for 445 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games. In three appearances during 2024, he rushed 27 times for 130 yards.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in lead role Tabb notched 11 rushes for 32 yards and reeled in their only target for two yards during Saturday's 49-20 loss to Notre Dame.

Impact With Micah Ford (undisclosed) sidelined, Tabb assumed No. 1 RB duties for the Cardinal. However, he failed to do much with the expanded opportunities, finishing fewer than three yards per carry. The redshirt freshman will end 2025 with 114 carries for 445 yards and three touchdowns. With Ford, who also just finished up his second collegiate season, ahead of him on the depth and a new HC taking over the program, Tabb could be at risk of transferring.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 6 Utah improves to 8-0 with 49-25 win over Cincinnati

Big 12 has Top 25 matchup with Arizona at Texas Tech, Cincy seeks another upset against Utah

No. 6 Utah looks to remain unbeaten against upset-minded Cincinnati with both coming off big wins

No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats Highlights | FOX College Football

JC French IV has 4 TD passes as Cincinnati stuns No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24

Cincinnati's Cole Tabb rushes for 58-yard TD run, sealing UPSET win over No. 8 Texas Tech

JC French IV rolls out and finds Cole Tabb for 4-yard TD, giving Cincinnati lead over Texas Tech

Life at the top isn't easy as BYU becomes the latest top-2 team to lose to an unranked opponent

No. 8 Texas Tech looking to improve to 7-0 against Big 12 rival Cincinnati

Hawkins throws for 464 and Cassidy's FG with no time left lifts West Virginia over Cincinnati 45-42

Big 12 slate has Cincinnati going for 5-0 start vs. Arizona after 5 losses in a row to end 2025

Cole Tabb, Gi'Bran Payne lead Cincinnati to 31-26 win over Kansas State in Big 12 opener

Cincinnati rallies from 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Ohio) 35-31 on Tabb's TD run

Gi'Bran Payne and JC French IV power Cincinnati to big win over Western Carolina