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 guard Sencire Harris (5) is double teamed by UCF Knights players in the first half of the second round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Cincinnati Bearcats and UCF Knights, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.

Football

Bearcats Football Leaders Dive Into Dominant Home Victory Over Western Carolina

Sep 12, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Lyviel Waters (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Western Carolina Catamounts in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: Western Carolina Catamounts

Sep 28, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats assistant coach Nic Cardwell in the first half during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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'Execute At A High Level' - Nic Cardwell Keeping Bar High For Cincinnati Offensive Line Following Weekly Honors

Sep 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) reacts to a play against the Boston College Eagles in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: Western Carolina Catamounts

Sep 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) throws a pass against the Boston College Eagles in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Football

JC French IV, Scott Satterfield Ready to Open up Passing Attack Against Vulnerable Western Carolina Defense

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) brings the ball up court around UCF Knights forward Devan Cambridge (35) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

Jizzle James Posts Message Telling Him to End Current Affiliation With Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Program

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back MJ Cannon (2) looks on during the Cincinnati Bearcats Spring Showcase in Cincinnati on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Football

Bearcats Football Defender MJ Cannon Named to Opening Big 12 Team of the Week Following Impactful Boston College Outing

Football

Scott Satterfield And More Break Down Cincinnati Football's 34-15 Season-Opening Win Over Boston College

Sep 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (4) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Jv Gibson (11) against the Boston College Eagles in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: Boston College Eagles

Nov 16, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Bowling Green Falcons guard Javontae Campbell (2) and Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) battle for the ball during the second half at Breslin Center. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Adds Elite Defensive Guard Javontae Campbell to 2026-27 Roster

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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'Chasing A Dopamine Hit' - Former Cincinnati Bearcats Football QB Brendan Sorsby Comments on Betting Violations For First Time

Cincinnati Bearcats safety Antwan Peek Jr. (46) tackles Navy Midshipmen fullback Alex Tecza (46) in the first quarter of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Navy Midshipmen, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tn.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Preview: Boston College Eagles

Russ Heltman

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Look: Cincinnati Bearcats Release Full 2026-27 Basketball Schedule, Including Big 12 Games

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: Miami (OH) RedHawks

'Excited To See What This One Is Like' - Cade Wolford Ready to Face Familiar Miami Team in First Rivalry Taste

JC French IV, Scott Satterfield Ready For Different Vibe Around Battle For The Victory Bell

Football

Bearcats Football Leaders Dive Into Dominant Home Victory Over Western Carolina

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: Western Carolina Catamounts

Football

'Execute At A High Level' - Nic Cardwell Keeping Bar High For Cincinnati Offensive Line Following Weekly Honors

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Previews: Western Carolina Catamounts

Football

JC French IV, Scott Satterfield Ready to Open up Passing Attack Against Vulnerable Western Carolina Defense

Basketball

Jizzle James Posts Message Telling Him to End Current Affiliation With UC Basketball Program

Football

Bearcats Football Talents Named to Opening Big 12 Team of the Week Following Impactful Boston College Outing

Football

Scott Satterfield And More Break Down 34-15 Season-Opening Win Over Boston College

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Instant Takeaways: Boston College Eagles

Cincinnati Adds Elite Defensive Guard to 2026-27 Roster

'Chasing A Dopamine Hit' - Brendan Sorsby Comments on Betting Violations For First Time

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2026 Preview: Boston College Eagles