Cincinnati Stuns No. 8 Texas Tech in Upset

Cincinnati recorded a significant upset victory over No. 8 Texas Tech, winning 37-24 on Saturday. The Bearcats' offense was led by exceptional performances from Cole Tabb, who achieved a career-high 173 rushing yards and scored a touchdown, and JC French IV, who set a personal best with four touchdown passes. This marks Cincinnati's first home win against a top-10 ranked team since November 18, 2006, when they defeated Rutgers. The Red Raiders, now 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12, struggled with numerous mistakes throughout the game. Quarterback Will Hammond lost a fumble and was penalized for intentional grounding, contributing to their difficulties. Hammond finished the game with 227 passing yards and an interception. The Bearcats established their dominance early, scoring 21 points in the second quarter. Key plays included Tabb's touchdown catch and Malachi Henry's scoring reception, which helped build a substantial halftime lead. An interception by MJ Cannon led to a quick score, including a 51-yard run by Tabb to set up another touchdown. Despite a third-quarter interception returned for a touchdown by Texas Tech, Cincinnati quickly responded. French connected with Larenzo Fenner for a touchdown, extending their lead. Tabb's long touchdown run in the final minutes sealed the victory for Cincinnati. Texas Tech now prepares to host Arizona on October 31, while Cincinnati faces No. 10 Utah on the same date.