Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Preview with Head Coach Jordan Bischel

In this episode of the College Baseball Show Coach’s Corner, Jared and Mark sit down with Cincinnati head coach Jordan Bischel for one of the most insightful and entertaining conversations of the year. Coach Bischel walks us through his unconventional path from the accounting world to Division III coaching and eventually the Big 12, breaks down how he’s built a sustainable, player-driven culture, and offers a deep look at the Bearcats’ rising talent—highlighting impact returners, breakout candidates, and the youth-heavy roster shaping their 2026 outlook. He also dives into the challenges of recruiting in the portal era, the depth of the Big 12, the importance of developing leadership, and why Diet Mountain Dew has basically become part of Cincinnati’s game-day routine.

0:00 – Intro: Cincinnati Head Coach Jordan Bischel Joins the Show

0:34 – Bischel’s Journey: From Accounting to College Baseball

3:20 – Building Cincinnati’s Culture & Identity in the Big 12

5:40 – Replacing Stars & Developing the Next Wave of Leaders

7:10 – How the Bearcats Keep the Entire Roster Bought In

10:05 – Recruiting, the Portal, and Roster-Building Strategy

12:50 – Why Cincinnati Is One of the Nation’s Youngest Teams

17:20 – Draft Prospects to Watch: Nate Taylor & Jack Natili

20:10 – Competing in a Deep, Chaos-Filled Big 12

23:20 – Under-the-Radar Arms & 2026 Breakout Candidates

25:10 – Life Outside Baseball: Disney Trips & Family Time

26:45 – Favorite Ballparks & the Mountain Dew Story

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