January 18, 2025

Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Luke Fickell Named Head Coach at the University of Cincinnati


Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Luke Fickell Named Head Coach at the University of Cincinnati COLUMBUS — After plenty of speculation over the last week, it was announced on Saturday that Ohio State defensive coordinator Luke Fickell has accepted the head coaching position at the University of Cincinnati. A new era in #Bearcats football begins today! Welcome @CoachFick! pic.twitter.com/vtH07r4Vch — Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) December 10, 2016 Fickell will be introduced to the media at a 3:15 p.m. ET press conference Saturday on UC’s campus. He has agreed to a six-year deal which is pending approval by the UC Board of Trustees. The contract will be released to the public following that approval. Fickell will continue to serve as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator through the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff run. “It’s with much pride and humility that I accept the awesome honor of becoming the head coach at the University of Cincinnati,”…

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