2009 schedule
Cincinnati
CUSA
Final rank
#1
Record
12-0
Points
39
Diff
+229
Scored
478
Allowed
249
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2009 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rutgers(Tier 3) | Away | 47 – 15 | W | +3 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 70 – 3 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Oregon State(Premier) | Away | 28 – 18 | W | +5 |
| 5 | Fresno State(Tier 2) | Home | 28 – 20 | W | +4 |
| 6 | Miami (OH)(Tier 4) | Away | 37 – 13 | W | +2 |
| 8 | South Florida(Tier 2) | Away | 34 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 9 | Louisville(Premier) | Home | 41 – 10 | W | +5 |
| 10 | Syracuse(Tier 3) | Away | 28 – 7 | W | +3 |
| 11 | UConn(Tier 4) | Home | 47 – 45 | W | +2 |
| 12 | West Virginia(Tier 2) | Home | 24 – 21 | W | +4 |
| 14 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Home | 49 – 36 | W | +3 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh(Tier 2) | Away | 45 – 44 | W | +4 |
