Just as University of Cincinnati sporting events have traditions such as "Down the Drive" (the long 'oooooooooh' followed by U-C!) complete with the hand motions, their new league features some new things to be learned about their opponents.
The Bearcats are part of the Big 12 as of July 1, a league rich in tradition and competition. The Big 12 had three teams in college football's Associated Press Top 25 with TCU playing in the national championship game against Georgia. Six teams that will be in the league this season finished in the 2023 AP Top 25 in men's basketball with Houston taking the top spot prior to the NCAA tournament.