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Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 37-24 (Week 8, 2026)

Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 37-24 at Nippert Stadium. Now Cincinnati is 5-2, 2-2 in Big 12 play, and Texas Tech is 6-1, 3-1 in Big 12 play.

Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 37-24 (Week 8, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff12:00 PM ET
VenueNippert Stadium
SpreadTexas Tech -10.5
Total57.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVFS1
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How it played out

Cincinnati beat Texas Tech 37-24 at Nippert Stadium in Week 8. Cincinnati led 24-6 at halftime. The lead changed hands twice and the score was tied once after the opening score. Cincinnati went ahead for good on a touchdown with 7:48 left in the second quarter. Cincinnati's largest lead was 19 points. Texas Tech led by as many as 3.

By the numbers

Cincinnati gained 427 total yards to Texas Tech's 400. Turnovers: Cincinnati 2, Texas Tech 3.

For Cincinnati, JC French completed 19 of 30 passes for 172 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. Cole Tabb ran 16 times for 173 yards and a touchdown. Zylan Perry caught 4 passes for 43 yards.

For Texas Tech, Will Hammond completed 24 of 37 passes for 227 yards, with an interception. J'Koby Williams ran 12 times for 81 yards. Kenny Johnson caught 7 passes for 81 yards.

What it means

After the game, Cincinnati is 5-2, 2-2 in Big 12 play, and Texas Tech is 6-1, 3-1 in Big 12 play. It counts in the Big 12 standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big 12 Championship Game.

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