Multiple Reports: UofL Coach Scott Satterfield to move to Cincinnati

Satterfield will become the Bearcat’s 43rd head football coach in program history.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s Scott Satterfield is leaving the Cardinals to take over as head coach for the University of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is hiring the University of Louisville head football coach as the Bearcat’s 43rd head coach in program history. 

Satterfield led the Cardinals to a 7-5 record this season and he holds a 76-48 record in his 10 years as a head coach at Louisville and Appalachian State.

Satterfield said he has admired Cincinnati’s program for years.

“I’m excited to take Cincinnati into the Big 12 this fall and ready to compete for championships. I’m most looking forward to meeting the current team and beginning to build relationships with these young men,” Satterfield said. “We will hit the ground running today. Go Bearcats!”

The Durham, N.C., native was the 2018 Sun Belt Coach of the Year at Appalachian State before earning 2019 ACC Coach of the Year honors after leading the Cardinals to a six-win improvement in his first year.

UC Director of Athletics John Cunningham  said Satterfield is a perfect fit for the program.

“Scott Satterfield is a proven winner, a relentless competitor and a culture builder,” he said.

Satterfield will replace Cincinnati’s winningest coach in the program’s history: Luke Fickell.

UC will hold a press conference on Monday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., according to a press release.

Statement from UofL Director of Athletics Josh Heird:

“We’re grateful to Scott for his dedication to our program and wish him well. We are always prepared to conduct head coaching searches, and we will begin a national search immediately to identify our next head coach. We will be looking for a tremendous leader who recognizes both the history and potential of Louisville Football and is committed longterm to helping the program reach new heights.”

Louisville is set to face Cincinnati in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 17 at Fenway Park in Boston.

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