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NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores in Saturday's win Royer caught all five targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-17 victory against Oklahoma State.

Impact Royer caught his fourth touchdown of the season Saturday, a 27-yard touchdown from Brendan Sorsby in the second quarter. He has had a productive season thus far, securing 21 matches (on 26 targets) for 328 yards and four touchdowns. He has showed a nice connection with Sorsby throughout the last two seasons, and there's no reason to believe that won't continue to flourish throughout the rest of the season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati emerges as a Big 12 contender with its 1st AP poll ranking in nearly 3 years

Cincinnati has emerged as a strong contender in the Big 12 during its third season

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Brendan Sorsby throws 2 TD passes and Cincinnati beats UCF 20-11

Brendan Sorsby passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Jeff Caldwell, helping Cincinnati win its fifth straight game, 20-11 over UCF

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

UCF Knights vs. Cinncinati Bearcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Ready to roll vs. Iowa State Royer (undisclosed) is good to go against Iowa State in Week 6, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Royer was knocked out of Cincinnati's 37-34 win over Kansas in the second half and didn't return to the game. However, the starting tight end will be good to go in a big showdown with Iowa State on Saturday, according to head coach Scott Satterfield. Royer has 10 grabs for 162 yards and two touchdowns this season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Royer (undisclosed) was spotted heading to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Kansas, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact It is unclear why Royer has made his way to the locker room, but reports seem to indicate a potential head injury, per TNT's broadcast. The 6-foot-5 senior tight end tallied two receptions for 24 yards prior to leaving the contest. It is unclear if Royer will have a chance to return in a nailbiter against the Jayhawks.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Royer caught all three targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 70-0 victory versus Northwestern State.

Impact Royer only had three targets in Saturday's win, but he caught all of them and found the end zone twice. Although he only has 10 targets through three games, Royer has had a fairly strong start to the season with eight catches for 138 yards and two scores. His volume is slightly down compared to last season but his efficiency is up, so if Brendan Sorsby starts looking his way a little bit more Royer could be in for an even better season than 2024.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sorsby throws for 5 TDs in the first quarter and Cincinnati routs Northwestern State 70-0

Brendan Sorsby threw for five touchdowns — all in the first quarter — and he ran for a 23-yard score to help Cincinnati beat Northwestern State 70-0

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

104 yards in win Royer hauled in all two targets for 104 yards during Saturday's 34-20 win against Bowling Green.

Impact After a quiet performance in the season opener, Royer exploded for a career-high 104 yards in Saturday's win. He did that on only two targets, thanks to his 73-yard reception in the second quarter. Despite that explosion of yards thanks to two big catches, his two targets are his fewest since joining Cincinnati ahead of last season which is slightly concerning. While he should be able to produce Saturday versus Northwestern State, the true tests will come once conference play starts.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

104 yards in win Royer hauled in all two targets for 104 yards during Saturday's 34-20 win against Bowling Green.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in opener Royer accrued three receptions (on five targets) for 11 yards during Thursday's 20-17 loss against Nebraska.

Impact Royer's season got off to a slow start Thursday as he gained just 11 yards in the opener. However, he managed five targets and caught three passes, both of which ranked second on the team. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby struggled versus the tough Nebraska defense, so against easier opponents Sorsby and Royer should be productive.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield faces make-or-break season

Scott Satterfield is hoping Cincinnati’s third season as a Power Four program ends with a bowl bid and more signs of growth

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

4 Cincinnati Bearcats make watch lists for college football's most prestigious awards Joe Royer, Brendan Sorsby, Gavin Gerhardt and Dontay Corleone are all on early watch lists for some of college football's top awards

AUGUST 8 • CINCINNATI.COM

Chemistry, connections key to Cincinnati Bearcats football in 2025 Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby enters 2025 with familiar scoring weapons at his disposal in Evan Pryor, Joe Royer and Tony J...

APRIL 11 • CINCINNATI.COM

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MARCH 6 • SI.COM

Finds end zone in loss Royer compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-23 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Royer's consistency has placed him in the top 10 among tight ends in the FBS. He has 438 yards and 38 receptions this season along with three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight catches in narrow win Royer caught all eight targets for 84 yards during Saturday's 19-13 victory versus UCF.

Impact Royer caught every pass that head his way in the victory. Royer is an excellent security blanket for Brendan Sorsby, who is having a great year but needs a reliable check-down target. Royer, along with Xzavier Henderson and Tony Johnson, form an imposing fleet of receivers at Sorsby's disposal.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in victory Royer notched three receptions (on seven targets) for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-16 win over Miami (OH).

Impact Royer now has two touchdowns on the season, and it appears the tight end will be a key part of the passing game moving forward. Brandan Sorsby has targeted him 21 times over three games, resulting in 165 receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records TD catch in loss Royer reeled in 3 of 8 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 defeat versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Brendan Sorsby;'s excellent result boosted the fantasy impact of many Cincy receivers, including Royer. After failing to catch on at Ohio State, Royer seems on path to reviving his college career with the Bearcats. Through two games, he's caught eight passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs five passes in win Royer tallied five catches for 89 yards during Saturday's 38-20 victory against Towson.

Impact The Ohio State transfer made an immediate impact with his new team. An adept receiver and blocker, Royer's imposing 6-5 frame made him easy to find for Brendan Sorsby, who is posed to have a productive year with the Bearcats. He got a few looks in the red zone, so his first touchdown may cone in the near future.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spring Practice Pressers - Day 2 Defensive Coordinator Tyson Veidt, tight end Joe Royer and defensive back Logan Wilson speak with the media following Wednesday's spring pra...

MARCH 6, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

TE Joe Royer Comes Home to Cincinnati The Elder grad brings top tier, unproven talent to Cincinnati.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Ohio State TE Joe Royer commits to Cincinnati The tight end is returning home.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hits transfer portal Royer entered the transfer portal Thursday, On3.com reports.

Impact Royer figures to be immediately eligible as a graduate transfer. He spent four years at Ohio State during which he totaled 4 catches for 24 yards. He'll hope to find himself a larger role at his next destination.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cincinnati emerges as a Big 12 contender with its 1st AP poll ranking in nearly 3 years

Brendan Sorsby throws 2 TD passes and Cincinnati beats UCF 20-11

UCF Knights vs. Cinncinati Bearcats Highlights | FOX College Football

Brendan Sorsby throws for 5 TDs in the first quarter and Cincinnati routs Northwestern State 70-0

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield faces make-or-break season