The loss in Memphis to Navy, whose Midshipmen sailed to a 35-13 win, puts UC 8-11 all-time in bowls. In order, they have recently dropped the Peach, Cotton, Fenway and Liberty Bowls dating back to Jan. 1, 2021. The last bowl win remains the Birmingham Bowl Jan. 2, 2020, where they plowed Boston College 38-6.

For a second straight year, the Cincinnati Bearcats have ended a football campaign with five consecutive losses.