​College football season is around the corner, and schools across the country are launching Heisman Trophy campaigns to garner attention for their star quarterbacks and running backs.Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bearcats have a different strategy in mind. They’re stocking up on pancake batter. With three returning starters from one of the country’s top offensive lines in 2025, Cincinnati has launched the “Pancake With Us” campaign, hoping its blockers receive recognition for the Joe Moore Award.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Joe Moore Award originated in 2015 and is presented annually to the nation’s top offensive line. In 2025, the Bearcats’ o-line was one of 10 semifinalists for the award, which ultimately went to Iowa. Through 11 seasons, none of the current 16 Big 12 programs have claimed the honor. Cincinnati believes it can buck that trend.“I think we got one of the best offensive lines in the country,” head coach Scott Satterfield said. “If you gotta have a good position group, you certainly want to start with those guys. I’m excited about what they’re gonna bring to our table. Last year we were one of the top offensive lines and a lot of those guys are back. They’re not only great players, but they’re great leaders on our team.”At Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX, Cincinnati offensive linemen Evan Tengesdahl and Taran Tyo presented media members with gift boxes containing a diner-style pancake menu, along with Cincinnati-branded pancake mix and maple syrup. But the “Pancake With Us” campaign doesn’t stop there. On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Bearcats will host a 9 a.m. pancake breakfast on Sheakley Lawn, preceding the team’s open practice at Nippert Stadium.Evan Tengesdahl’s pancake order is a triple stack of blueberry pancakes with bacon on the side. Taran Tyo prefers a stack of three or four pancakes with syrup but no butter, complemented with sides of bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits, and eggs. But the star interior linemen present won’t be the ones preparing the pancakes at that upcoming breakfast in August. Instead, they’ll serve them on the field later that month.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLast season, Cincinnati’s offensive line surrendered just eight sacks in 13 contests, ranking second in the FBS in fewest sacks allowed. Only Army, which attempted 127 passing attempts compared to Cincinnati’s 365, allowed fewer sacks. The Bearcats were consistent in keeping their quarterback protected all year. They yielded two sacks across their first nine games and only gave up multiple sacks on one occasion.As reliable as Cincinnati’s pass blocking was, the run blocking was arguably better. The Bearcats ranked third in the FBS at 5.69 rushing yards per attempt (only trailing Utah and Navy), and it didn’t matter who the ball carrier was behind the line. The team’s top four rushers averaged 5.9, 5.8, 6.9, and 7.1 yards per carry, regularly churning out 5-10 yards before first contac