Feb. 24, 2010

CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati football team's season opener at Fresno State on Sept. 4, 2010 will be televised by ESPN2.

The game, at FSU's Bulldog Stadium, will kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT).

It is UC's fifth game scheduled for a national television audience in 2010. The season opener marks the second ever matchup for the two squads. UC won a 28-20 battle over Fresno State at Nippert Stadium on Sept. 26, 2009.

Game times and other television opportunities will be announced at a later date. The Bearcats will begin spring practice on March 17 and close out the 15-practice session with Bearcat Bowl IV, set for April 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. EST in Nippert Stadium.

Deposits for 2010 season tickets can be made by NEW season ticket holders only. Renewing season ticket holders will receive a renewal invoices in March, with the deadline for all season ticket deposits, ticket payments, UCATS pledges, and 2010 football seat improvement requests on April 24, 2010.

Seat improvement appointments will be made in May and will continue through June. All NEW season ticket holders are encouraged to place their deposits now so that they guarantee themselves a seat in Nippert Stadium in 2010 and help the Bearcats Represent the C.