CINCINNATI —

The kickoff wasn’t until 12 p.m., but the family festivities got underway early at the University of Cincinnati.

Hundreds of fans and families like the Niers filled the campus green to celebrate with their children. Advertisement

“We’re cheering on our freshman daughter, Audrey Nier. So we're just excited to see her get to live her dreams out, cheering in front of thousands of fans and the football team.”

Family Weekend at UC was fueled by a perfect football fall forecast, blue skies accented in Bearcat black and red.

Bearcat offensive lineman Xavier Lozowicki's family was leading the crowd of fans filling the commons. The campus green was washed in a sea of fans — a celebration of the Cincinnati spirit.

Lozowicki's mother, Lisa, loved the energy.

“It is absolutely won

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