Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Russ Heltman is on the Bearcats and Bengals beat for On SI. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Kenny White Jr. (13) collects a defensive rebound in the second half of the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Cincinnati finished its non-conference schedule with a 76-67 win over the Golden Eagles.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles At Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield speaks to Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) in the second quarter of the College Football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Towson Tigers at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Feb 24, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; New Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the first half of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby talks to coaches during the spring football game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

News

Big 12 Enters Multiple Federal Court Filings Aimed to Stop Brendan Sorsby From Playing in 2026

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield looks on during football practice at Sheakley Athletic Performance Center in Cincinnati on Dec. 18, 2025.

Recruiting

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Lands Two More 2027 Commitments From Weekend Additions in Travis Miller, DeCaleb Green

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Kenny White Jr. (13) collects a defensive rebound in the second half of the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Cincinnati finished its non-conference schedule with a 76-67 win over the Golden Eagles.

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles At Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026-27 Big 12 Opponents Revealed

Cincinnati Bearcats player lifts his helmet after the Birmingham Bowl between Cincinnati Bearcats and Boston College Eagles on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. Cincinnati Bearcats wont 38-6.

Birmingham Bowl

Recruiting

2027 Cornerback Noah Willis Committing to Cincinnati Bearcats Football, 12th Addition This Cycle

Former Zips basketball coach Bob Huggins, facing, hugs current coach John Groce after speaking during the Akron Basketball reunion and celebration at the University of Akron student union, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Coaching Legend Bob Huggins Part of 2026 UC Athletics Hall of Fame Class

Recruiting

2027 Offensive Lineman Joshua Jones Commits to Cincinnati Bearcats Football

Cincinnati head coach Jerrod Calhoun speaks during a press conference announcing him as the head men's basketball coach at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Basketball

Jerrod Calhoun Brings in UC Legend to Speak With New Cincinnati Bearcats Team During Opening Summer Workouts

Texas Tech football player Brendan Sorsby reacts to a play during a Big 12 Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena.

Football

Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility Finalized For 2026 College Football Season, Injunction Granted

A Cincinnati Bearcats helmet and gloves sits on the turf during Cincinnati Bearcats football practice Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the University of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bearcats 107

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Rounds Out Three Commitment Sunday to Spark 2027 Class

Oct 30, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats helmets on the ground during the game against Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Earns Commitment From 3-Star 2027 Wide Receiver Ronnie Gomiller

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French IV (12) throws a pass during the first half against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Quarterback Situation Ranked Among Middle of All FBS Schools

Dec 5, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The shoes worn by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) are seen during the game against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Date Surfaces For Major Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Rivalry Game During 2026-27 Season