Report: UC Loses Starting Center Jake Renfro to Significant Knee Injury

The Bearcats depth in the trenches is getting tested before the season kicks off.

CINCINNATI — UC starting center Jake Renfro is likely done for the season.

According to multiple reports, Renfro suffered a knee injury in practice recently that will sideline him for an extended.

Sophomore Gavin Gerhardt (four appearances in 2021) is the top candidate to slot into his starting spot, while the rest of the line is looking like Joe Huber at right tackle, Dylan O'Quinn at right guard, Jeremy Cooper at left guard, and James Tunstall at left tackle.

Cincinnati has strong depth in the trenches, headlined by 2021 All-AAC guard Lorenz Metz. Still, losing Renfro is a big blow before the season begins.

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