**Bearcats fall to Illinois, but defense looks ready to roll.** - **Cincinnati Bearcats (football):** Defense drawing praise as training camp wraps — unit looks legit heading into the season - **Cincinnati Bearcats (basketball):** Fell to Illinois on Thursday night — road loss stings early - **Moeller vs. Princeton:** High school football kicked off the local season at Paycor Stadium — big-time atmosphere for a big-time matchup - **Cincinnati HS Football:** Enquirer releases top 10 rankings for Divisions III–VII — see where your team landed - **Bold Predictions:** Enquirer writers go on record with 2026 football forecasts — some spicy takes in the mix **What to watch:** How the Bearcats defense translates from camp hype to live game action when the season opener hits. The lineup's set. Drop in.