Zach Collaros played with the Cincinnati Bearcats from 2008 - 2011, which Brian Kelly then coached until 2009, and by Bruce Arians from 2010 - 2011.
Central Michigan head coach Brian Kelly was named as the Bearcats head coach on December 3, 2006, following the departure of Mark Dantonio. On December 16, 2009, Central Michigan head coach Butch Jones was named head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. 
