Look: Cincinnati Falls Again in The Athletic's FBS Ranking Following Loss to Iowa State

UC is stuck at five wins knocking on the bowl season door.
Nov 16, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (81) is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Montay Weedon (44) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones won the game 34-17.  Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Brett Eskildsen (81) is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Montay Weedon (44) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Iowa State Cyclones won the game 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images / Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — The Bearcats fell again in The Athletic's latest 1-134 FBs ranking of college football. Cincinnati is down to 59th nationally in Chris Vannini's ranking after slotting in at No. 51 last week.

UC has two games left to get a sixth win and bowl invite.

Check out where they stand below:

The Athletic's FBS Ranking
The Athletic's FBS Ranking / The Athletic

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