2005 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

The 2005 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represented the University of Cincinnati in the 2005 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team, coached by Mark Dantonio, played its home games in Nippert Stadium, as it has since 1924.

Offensive player of the week

 * Week 1: Dustin Grutza

Defensive player of the week

 * Week 8: Kevin McCullough

Special teams player of the week

 * Week 8: Chet Ervin

Big East Conference All-Conference Second Team

 * Corey Smith, LB
 * Mike Mickens, DB