JC French IV News, Rumors, Updates - Cincinnati Bearcats

Three rushing TDs in opener French completed 10 of 14 passes for 77 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-15 win versus Boston College. He also had 10 rushes for 52 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact French made his first start after transferring in from Georgia Southern and made quite the impression. While he only threw for 77 yards, he scored three rushing touchdowns, all of which came within five yards. That rushing ability gives French high upside in fantasy, especially if he can maintain good passing numbers as he did with Georgia Southern. He faces a favorable matchup next versus Western Carolina.

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Boston College Eagles vs Cincinnati Bearcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

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French accounts for 4 TDs as Cincinnati extends home opener streak with 34-15 victory

JC French ran for three touchdowns and threw for another to lead Cincinnati to a 34-15 season-opening win over Boston College

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

JC French extends Cincinnati's lead!

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Cincinnati's JC French rushes for 4-yard TD, extending lead over Boston College

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

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Named starter French has been named the starting quarterback for Cincinnati, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact The Georgia Southern transfer will be under center to open Cincinnati's season. Over the last two seasons at Georgia Southern, the quarterback started 26 games, throwing for 5,760 yards and 45 total touchdowns. The Bearcats will open their season Sept. 5 against Boston College.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bearcats Leaders Discuss End of Fall Camp, JC French's Progress Following Final Scrimmage That's a wrap on 2026 Fall Camp for the Cincinnati Bearcats football team. The roster went through its second and final scrimmage on Friday...

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Cincinnati climbing in Big 12, inexperience and tough schedule loom large for Satterfield's team

Cincinnati's football team has been steadily improving since joining the Big 12 in 2023

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Rises to top during spring French separated him from the pack during Cincinnati's spring camp, Steve Helwick of SB Nation reports.

Impact Upon committing to Cincinnati early-January, French was projected as the team's primary quarterback. Fast-forward half a year, the Bearcats do not have much proven QBs to combat his excellent spring. It appears that French will be the Bearcats' updated QB1, but their fall camp will provide a better indicator of how they will operate under center.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Cincinnati French has committed to Cincinnati, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact French is expected to compete for the QB1 role in Cincinnati, although it wouldn't be surprising if there's no competition at all. He threw for combined totals of 5,760 yards and 37 touchdowns in his last two seasons at Georgia Southern. He was more than a pocket passer, however, as he also added six rushing scores in 2025.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal French is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact During both 2024 and 2025, French efficiently logged at least 3,000 all-purpose yards with Georgia Southern, so he is a top FBS quarterback who can attract good programs. The quarterback has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, meaning 2026 is his last year to test all options.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs passing touchdown during bowl French completed 18 of 25 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 29-10 victory against Appalachian State. He also had 12 rushes for 38 yards.

Impact By logging a passing touchdown Monday, French ensures that his 2025 season features at least 20 touchdowns. Though the quarterback fell just short of 3,000 passing yards, he logged 2,924 with 249 completed passes. The redshirt junior also recorded 133 rushing attempts for 315 yards and six touchdowns. Overall, compared to 2024, 2025 was an improved year for French.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

OJ Arnold had 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, Terrance Gibbs and Weston Bryant each had a rushing touchdown, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-10 to win the Birmingha...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong showing in win French completed 24-of-37 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-19 victory against Marshall. He also had 15 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact In what was a must win game for the Eagles on Saturday to make themselves Bowl eligible, French really showed up. The Eagles signal caller tossed for over 300 yards for the third time in 2025, while adding a first quarter touchdown from 14 yards away and another one in the third from 12 away. The Junior quarterback had a strong 2025 regular season throwing for 2753 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

French IV throws for 313 yards, Georgia Southern becomes bowl eligible with 24-19 win over Marshall

JC French IV threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, Camden Brown caught nine passes for 157 yards and two scores, and Georgia Southern defeated Marshall 24-19 on Saturday in a reg...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Pulled in loss French was 16-for-24 passing for 147 yards and one interception during Saturday's 45-10 defeat versus Old Dominion.

Impact French was replaced by Turner Helton on Saturday in the blowout loss. The afternoon started ugly as French's second pass of the game was picked off. Through 11 games, French has thrown for 2440 yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Eagles travel on the road to face Marshall next Saturday, to wrap up the 2025 campaign.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two touchdowns in win French was 22-for-33 passing for 264 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-40 win against Coastal Carolina. He also had nine rushes for 12 yards.

Impact French got into a shootout on Saturday and came out on top. Both of French's touchdown passes came in the second quarter on 41 and seven yard passes. Through 10 games, the Junior quarterback has thrown for 2293 yards, 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. French and the Eagles host Old Dominion next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in win French was 25-for-37 passing for 352 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 25-23 win over Appalachian State. He also had 12 rushes for 18 yards with one touchdown.

Impact French set a new high for passing yards in a game on Thursday, surpassing his previous total of 313 set in Week 7. French opened the games scoring when he connected with Marcus Sanders on a 47-yard score. The Junior quarterback then ran in from three yards out in the second quarter, good for his sixth rushing TD of 2025. Through nine starts, French has thrown for 2029 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next Saturday for French and the 4-5 Eagles is a home matchup with Coastal Carolina.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in loss French was 18-for-24 passing for 208 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-24 loss to Arkansas State. He also had 18 rushes for 39 yards with one touchdown.

Impact For the second straight week, French found the end zone at least three times and did not turn the ball over. Both of the quarterback's passing touchdowns came in the first quarter on 24 and 18-yard tosses. The Junior, then added his fifth rushing touchdown of the 2025 campaign in the second quarter from five yards out. French has now thrown for 1677 yards, 14 passing touchdowns and six interceptions through eight games. Up next for French and the Eagles is a road matchup on Thursday, Nov. 6 at Appalachian State.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four scores in comeback win French was 17-for-25 passing for 210 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-24 win against Georgia State. He also had 12 rushes for 85 yards with one touchdown.

Impact French performed well on Saturday. throwing for a season high three touchdowns in a game. French threw touchdowns on 20, 16 and five yard passes. French also found the end zone with his legs for the fourth time this year on a four yard run. The 85 rushing yards were also a game high for the quarterback. The Eagles offense scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to improve their record to 3-4 with the win. Through seven starts, French has thrown for 1469 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Arkansas State.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four scores in comeback win French was 17-for-25 passing for 210 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-24 win against Georgia State. He also had 12 rushes for 85 yards with one touchdown.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

JC French IV rallies Georgia Southern to 41-24 victory over Georgia State

JC French IV threw two of his three touchdown passes in a 21-point fourth quarter and Georgia Southern rallied to beat Georgia State 41-24

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Mixed results in loss French completed 24 of 43 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions during Thursday's 38-35 loss against Southern Miss. He also had 13 rushes for negative two ya...

Impact French experienced the highs and lows of being a quarterback Thursday in the team's 38-35 loss. French was intercepted twice in the second quarter then once again in the fourth setting a season high in interceptions in a game. The offensive success was there, with 313 passing yards, also good for a season high and two passing touchdowns on 39 and 26-yard strikes. French used his legs twice as well, running in from five and two yards out. Through six games, French has thrown for 1259 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next for French and the Eagles is a home matchup with Georgia State.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Boston College Eagles vs Cincinnati Bearcats Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

French accounts for 4 TDs as Cincinnati extends home opener streak with 34-15 victory

JC French extends Cincinnati's lead!

Cincinnati's JC French rushes for 4-yard TD, extending lead over Boston College

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

Cincinnati climbing in Big 12, inexperience and tough schedule loom large for Satterfield's team

Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

French IV throws for 313 yards, Georgia Southern becomes bowl eligible with 24-19 win over Marshall

JC French IV rallies Georgia Southern to 41-24 victory over Georgia State