Two Greater Cincinnati college football teams faced off this weekend in a big match. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats earned a big 27-16 win over the Miami University RedHawks and brought home the Victory Bell — the trophy that goes to the winner of this annual rivalry game.

Keep scrolling to see everything CityBeat captured during UC and Miami’s sold-out game at Yager Stadium.

Photos by David Starcher

University of Cincinnati players carry the Victory Bell toward UC fans. Photo: David Starcher
UC head football coach Scott Satterfield leads the team onto the field. Photo: David Starcher
University of Cincinnati fans and the Bearcat in the stands. Photo: David Starcher
University of Cincinnati cheerleaders Photo: David Starcher
UC defensive back Derrick Canteen makes an interception. Photo: David Starcher
UC running back Evan Pryor runs the ball. Photo: David Starcher
UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby hands the ball off to UC running back Corey Kiner. Photo: David Starcher
UC head football coach Scott Satterfield congratulates UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Photo: David Starcher
The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot Photo: David Starcher
UC defensive tackle Dontay Corleone attempts to sack Miami University quarterback Brett Gabbert. Photo: David Starcher
UC wide receiver Aaron Turner is brought down for an incomplete pass. Photo: David Starcher
UC wide receiver Aaron Turner is brought down for an incomplete pass. Photo: David Starcher
UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby is tackled. Photo: David Starcher
UC head football coach Scott Satterfield talks with referees while a play is reviewed. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A Miami fan holds up a sign reading, “Ohioans eat Cats not RedHawks.” Photo: David Starcher
UC defensive back Josh Minkins reacts to heckling from Miami fans. Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
A Miami University cheerleader Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
Push-ups during the UC vs. Miami U game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 Photo: David Starcher
UC safety Marqavious Saboor attempts to recover a fumbled snap. Photo: David Starcher
UC safety Marqavious Saboor tackles Miami punter Alec Bevelhimer to recover a fumbled snap. Photo: David Starcher
UC safety Marqavious Saboor makes a tackle. Photo: David Starcher
UC safety Marqavious Saboor celebrates fumble recovery. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
A play during the annual University of Cincinnati and Miami University rival football match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
Miami University fans in the stands Photo: David Starcher
The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot Photo: David Starcher
University of Cincinnati cheerleaders Photo: David Starcher
University of Cincinnati dance team in the stands Photo: David Starcher
UC linebacker Jake Golday and defensive back Logan Wilson make a tackle. Photo: David Starcher
UC linebacker Jake Golday tackles Miami player Javon Tracy. Photo: David Starcher
UC tight end Joe Royer attempts a catch. Photo: David Starcher
UC tight end Joe Royer blocks Miami defender for an 80-yard touchdown run that was later reversed due to a penalty. Photo: David Starcher
UC tight end Joe Royer scores an 80-yard touchdown run that was later reversed due to a penalty. Photo: David Starcher
UC tight end Joe Royer is blocked while attempting to catch a pass. Photo: David Starcher
Miami U quarterback Brett Gabbert is sacked. Photo: David Starcher
Miami U quarterback Brett Gabbert is tackled by UC defensive end Eric Phillips during a rush. Photo: David Starcher
UC fans celebrate in the stands. Photo: David Starcher
UC fans celebrate in the stands. Photo: David Starcher
UC fans watch as players carry the Victory Bell to the stands. Photo: David Starcher
Victory Bell Photo: David Starcher
Victory Bell Photo: David Starcher
UC players celebrate victory. Photo: David Starcher

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...