JV Gibson News, Rumors, Updates - Cincinnati Bearcats

Catches TD in opener Gibson notched four receptions (on five targets) for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-15 win versus Boston College.

Impact Gibson caught a four-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter from fellow receiver Malachi Henry, the Bearcats' first touchdown of the season. Gibson led the team in receptions, targets and yards and accounted for well over half of the team's receiving yards. He faces a very favorable matchup next versus Western Carolina.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati's JC French connects with JaVonnie Gibson for TD, extending lead vs Boston College

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Listed as starter ahead of Week 1 Gibson is listed as a starting wideout ahead of Week 1 against Boston College on Saturday, according to J.T. Smith of Front Office News.

Impact Unsurprisingly, after turning heads in the spring, Gibson is listed as a starting wideout ahead of the season opener. He is expected to play a prominent role in the Bearcats' passing game with JC French under center. Gibson was limited to just 18 catches for 199 yards and a score with Oklahoma in 2025, but he looked promising in 2024 with FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff, reeling in 70 catches for 1,215 yards and nine TDs.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three TDs in spring game Gibson caught three touchdowns in Cincinnati's spring game, per Cincinnati.com.

Impact Gibson has reportedly displayed a great connection with JC French -- Cincinnati's presumed starting quarterback -- all offseason. The wideout looked promising in 2024 with FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff, reeling in 70 catches for 1,215 yards and nine scores before being a small part of Oklahoma's passing game last season. An FBS-level breakout could be on the horizon for Gibson.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Cincinnati Gibson will transfer to Cincinnati, per his personal X account.

Impact Gibson went to Oklahoma after a huge 2024 season with Arkansas-Pine Bluff, in which he surpassed 1,200 receiving yards. He was limited to 18 catches for 199 yards and one touchdown with the Sooners in 2025, however, and he's elected to take his talents to Cincinnati for his redshirt senior season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Puts name in portal Gibson will enter the transfer portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Gibson was a limited factor in the Sooners' offense this fall after a monster season the previous year at Arkansas Pine-Bluff. In 2025, he caught 18 passes for 199 yards and one touchdown after missing the first four games of the season. With one year of eligibility remaining, Gibson will look for a new home.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Oklahoma defeats No. 23 Missouri 17-6, moves closer to possible College Football Playoff spot

John Mateer threw two touchdown passes to lead No. 8 Oklahoma to a 17-6 victory over No. 23 Missouri

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

How Oklahoma football quarterback John Mateer plans to bounce-back against Tennessee after disappointing game John Mateer followed an overthrown third-down ball to Jaren Kanak with an overthrow to Javonnie Gibson to end a needed drive for the Sooners...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver to...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State

No. 5 Oklahoma will see if it can focus during what appears to be a major mismatch at home against Kent State

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Javonnie Gibson set to make Oklahoma debut nearly 6 months after breaking leg Wide receiver Javonnie Gibson is set to make his Oklahoma debut after sustaining a broken leg in April, providing the Sooners' offense with...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oklahoma fans finally get good news with return of two potential starters Brent Venables expects Javonnie Gibson and Eli Bowen to return from injury vs. Kent State

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Will be available Week 6 Gibson (leg) will be available for Saturday's game against Kent, Carson Field of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact For the Oklahoma team, Gibson's first game can be Saturday. During 2024, as part of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, he logged 70 receptions for 1,215 yards (17.4 averaged per catch) and nine touchdowns. Thereafter, for 2025, Gibson transferred colleges to Oklahoma.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Javonnie Gibson, Eli Bowen expected to contribute in 'immediate future' for Oklahoma Injured Oklahoma wide receiver Javonnie Gibson and cornerback Eli Bowen are expected to make their season debuts after the Sooners' bye week...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

In line to debut Week 6 Gibson (leg) is in line to debut during Oklahoma's next game Oct. 4 against Kent, Parker Thune of On3 reports.

Impact Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables recently announced that OU practices include Gibson again. Thus, his injury status improves to probable before Oct. 4. During 2024, as part of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Gibson logged 1,215 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Gibson (leg) didn't play in Week 4 against Auburn.

Impact Gibson was deemed doubtful ahead of the Sooners' clash with Auburn, so this doesn't come as a surprise that the wideout was unable to suit up. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer still has yet to take the field for Oklahoma this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not expected to play Gibson (leg) is not expected to appear in Saturday's game against Auburn, Mason Young of Tulsa World reports.

Impact Gibson has cleared the Sooners' injury report, but he is not expected to appear in Saturday's showdown with the Tigers. The 6-foot-2 redshirt junior wideout, who logged 70 receptions for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns with AR-Pine Bluff last season, will likely need to wait until Week 6 to make his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Gibson (leg) is unlikely to play against Auburn on Saturday, per the SEC injury report.

Impact Gibson is listed as doubtful for the Sooners, and barring a big change before Saturday, it would appear that the Arkansas-Pine Bluff transfer is set to miss his fourth straight game to open the season. Gibson figures to be a factor in Oklahoma's passing game upon his return to action, but it's simply unclear when that could be at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed but not warming up Gibson (leg) is dressed ahead of Saturday's game versus Temple but is not participating in warmups, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Gibson is drawing closer to his Sooners debut, but it doesn't appear as though he's likely to do so Saturday. Gibson flashed in the spring and could be a sizable contributor when healthy, though we won't know his full role until he steps on the field in game action. Assuming he sits as expected Saturday, his first chance to join the action will come next week in the SEC opener versus Auburn.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making tremendous progress Oklahoma's head coach Brent Venables said Wednesday that Gibson (leg) is both right on schedule and making tremendous progress, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Gibson did not play Week 2 because of his leg injury. Fortunately for the injured wideout, Venables is optimistic. "He (Gibson) is catching a bunch of balls every day, going through the appropriate rehab protocols," the head coach said. Though questionable for Oklahoma's next game, currently Sept. 13 at Temple, Gibson may be available during Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit Gibson (leg) isn't expected to be available for Saturday's game against Michigan, Mason Young reports.

Impact Gibson isn't expected to be available for this contest while working his way back from a leg injury. The junior wideout didn't play in Oklahoma's 35-3 season-opening win over Illinois State.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in opener Gibson (leg) did not play in Oklahoma's 35-3 season opening win over Illinois State.

Impact Gibson was seen in uniform prior to the game but did not play a snap against the Redbirds. Due to his apparent readiness to play, the absence could've simply been precautionary, but his status is thus far unknown. His health will be worth monitoring throughout the week leading up to Saturday's game against Michigan.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suited up after all Gibson is suited up for Saturday's game versus Illinois State after all, Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact An earlier report seemed to suggest Gibson was out, but it appears that's not the case. The transfer wideout wasn't listed on the initial depth chart, so it remains to be seen if he actually takes the field in the contest, and what role that would entail.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Cincinnati's JC French connects with JaVonnie Gibson for TD, extending lead vs Boston College

No. 8 Oklahoma defeats No. 23 Missouri 17-6, moves closer to possible College Football Playoff spot

No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State