Cincinnati was at the bottom of the Big 12 in their first year in the new conference. While they were the 11th-ranked offense in the Big 12, they had the third-best rushing offense in 2023. Kiner was big reason for the success of the rushing offense with his 1,047 yards and five touchdowns along with his average of 5.5 yards per carry. Kiner is primed for another great season and can even take a step forward.