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.

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer (11) stiff arms Miami Redhawks linebacker Oscar McWood (23) before the play is called back for holding in the fourth quarter of the College Football game at Yager Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Feb 21, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) pulls down a rebound against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Jan 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self works the sideline against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam, back, hugs forward Baba Miller after their team’s win against the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Shon Abaev (10) handles the ball in the first half of the NCAA basketball game against the Lipscomb Bisons at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Dec. 29, 2025.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Wing's Injury Status Revealed Ahead of Kansas Matchup

Feb 8, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) reacts after a play against the Brigham Young Cougars in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Announces Tip Off Time Change For BYU Home Game

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) drives on Kansas Jayhawks guard Shakeel Moore (0) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines, Betting Odds: No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks

Oct 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) reacts during a stop in play against the UCF Knights in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Bearcats Football Makes Final Eight Schools For Four-Star 2027 Quarterback

Nov 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield watches the teams warm up before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Finalizes 2026 Coaching Staff With a Few More Tweaks

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

Football

New Cincinnati Bearcats Football QB JC French Drops Quarterback Comparison He's Striving For At UC

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller stands on the court during introductions before the game against the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Wes Miller's Coaching Seat 'Scorching Hot' Entering Final Stretch of 2025-26 Season

Army's defensive coordinator, Nate Woody, during Wednesday's practice on March 22, 2023.

Army Football Practice

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football DC Nate Woody Highlights Flexibility of Defensive System

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam, back, hugs forward Baba Miller after their team’s win against the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From 69-65 Home Win Over Utah

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller works the sideline against the UCF Knights in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Wes Miller And Others Discuss Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball's 69-65 Home Win Over Utah Utes

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) hits a basket in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Utah Utes, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Survives Against Utah 69-65 For Three-Game Winning Streak

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) dunks the ball against the UCF Knights in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Great Injury News Ahead of Utah Matchup