The University of Cincinnati Bearcats faced a tough opponent in the Iowa State Cyclones during UC’s Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 14. Ultimately, the Bearcats lost 30-10 in a cold and rainy game against the Cyclones. UC’s next game is against Baylor at Nippert Stadium on Oct. 21.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Bearcats’ loss against Iowa State.

Photos by Anders Saling

UC students cheer during the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
University of Cincinnati’s Homecoming game against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, Oct. 14. Photo: Anders Saling
University of Cincinnati players make their way to the locker room ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC player warms up ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Donovan Ollie warms up ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC Bearcats cheerleaders run with flags ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC’s quarterback Emory Jones prepares to pass the football | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Jabril White warms up ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC cheerleaders perform during the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Justin Wodtly warms up ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Cartevious Norton is tackled during the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
D.J. Taylor warms up ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC’s running back Corey Kiner catches a pass during the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins fends off two UC defenders | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins fends off two UC defenders | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Bearcats cheerleaders pose for the fight song ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State celebrates a touchdown | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Benjamin Brahmer celebrates catching a touchdown pass | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Rocco Becht runs the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Benjamin Brahmer attempts to catch a touchdown pass | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Bearcats cheerleaders run with flags ahead of the game | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC’s Jordan Young kicks off as the game begins | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s Rocco Becht throws the ball | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Two players battle for a pass | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s T.J. Tampa intercepts a pass from UC’s Emory Jones | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
UC’s Jordan Young drops to his knees after dropping an interception | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Iowa State’s head coach Matt Campbell arguing with the referee | University of Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones | Oct. 14, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling