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UC Cornerbacks Coach Departs for SEC Rival
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Eddie Hicks is leaving UC to coach cornerbacks at Arkansas.
- He spent one season at Cincinnati after analyst role at LSU.
- UC faces secondary challenges despite coaching change.
Cincinnati is seeking a new cornerbacks coach as Eddie Hicks has accepted a position with Arkansas in the Southeastern Conference. Hicks' tenure at UC lasted one season, having been hired in January 2025. Previously, he served as the lead defensive analyst for LSU for two seasons.
The Bearcats' secondary faced significant challenges during the 2025 season, with notable statistics in yards per attempt and completion percentage. While not solely attributable to the cornerbacks, the unit bears considerable responsibility for these figures.
This coaching change occurs amidst other recent staff adjustments for UC, including the hiring of a new director of player personnel and an assistant general manager. The team is actively seeking to fill these roles swiftly, particularly with the transfer portal period underway.
