Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis

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ESPN game file

Texas Tech Red Raiders24atCincinnati Bearcats37Recap

Q1 11:22FGCINStephen Rusnak 47 Yd Field Goal0–3
Q1 6:11FGTTUStone Harrington 32 Yd Field Goal3–3
Q1 0:58FGTTUStone Harrington 48 Yd Field Goal6–3
Q2 7:48TDCINCole Tabb 4 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–10
Q2 1:37TDCINMalachi Henry 5 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–17
Q2 0:05TDCINLyviel Waters 2 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–24
Q3 11:07FGTTUStone Harrington 42 Yd Field Goal9–24
Q3 8:49TDTTUPeyton Morgan 53 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)15–24
Q3 0:50TDCINLarenzo Fenner 17 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)15–31
Q4 7:42FGTTUStone Harrington 33 Yd Field Goal18–31
Q4 6:06TDCINCole Tabb 58 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)18–37
Q4 0:59TDTTUQuinten Joyner 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)24–37

Recap

The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 37-24 on October 24, 2026, at Nippert Stadium. No. 8 Texas Tech suffered its first loss of the season and dropped to 6-1.

Cole Tabb rushed for a career-high 173 yards and a touchdown to lead Cincinnati’s ground attack. JC French IV added a career-high 4 touchdown passes for the Bearcats. Cincinnati finished the game 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12.

The Bearcats took control during a 21-point second quarter and carried a 24-6 lead into halftime. Texas Tech scored 9 points in each of the final 2 quarters. Cincinnati answered those efforts and protected its advantage through the finish.

The win was Cincinnati’s first at home against an AP top-10 opponent since beating Rutgers in 2006. Texas Tech fell to 3-1 in conference play. The Red Raiders’ first visit to Cincinnati also left the all-time series level at 1-1-1.

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Game stats

Statistic	Texas Tech Red Raiders	Cincinnati Bearcats
First downs	22	21
Total yards	400	427
Net passing yards	227	172
Rushing yards	173	255
Third-down conversions	3-15	4-13
Fourth-down conversions	2-3	1-3
Turnovers	3	2
Penalties–yards	13-85	5-55
Time of possession	30:43	29:17

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats — NCAA Game Analysis

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 37–24, a 13-point margin. Cincinnati Bearcats led in total offense, 427 to 400. Cincinnati Bearcats led in rushing yards, 255 to 173. Cincinnati Bearcats committed fewer turnovers, 2 to 3. Texas Tech Red Raiders converted 3 of 15 third downs; Cincinnati Bearcats converted 4 of 13.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Passing

#15Will Hammond

Rushing

#20J'Koby Williams
#0Quinten Joyner
#15Will Hammond
#7Terrance Carter Jr.

Receiving

#2Kenny Johnson
#3Coy Eakin
#14Bryson Jones
#0Quinten Joyner
#7Terrance Carter Jr.
#1Micah Hudson
#20J'Koby Williams
#5Matt Ludwig
#13Chase Campbell

Defense

#15Austin Romaine
#13Ben Roberts
#7Brenden Jordan
#24Malik Esquerra
#10A.J. Holmes Jr.
#2Trey White
#3Peyton Morgan
#6John Curry
#14Brice Pollock
#20Adam Trick
#92Bryce Butler
#4Davin Martin
#98Mateen Ibirogba
#97Charles Anderson Jr.
#45Brock Golwas
#27Amier Boyd
#9Corey Platt Jr.
#51Jayden Cofield

Cincinnati Bearcats

Passing

#4JC French IV

Rushing

#3Cole Tabb
#4JC French IV
#7Zylan Perry
#9Malachi Henry
Team

Receiving

#7Zylan Perry
#11JV Gibson
#2Larenzo Fenner
#0Isaiah Johnson
#14Elijah Jones
#85Lyviel Waters
#9Malachi Henry
#3Cole Tabb
#82Ka'Maurri Smith

Defense

#18Jasper Beeler
#31Simeon Coleman
#3Antwan Peek Jr.
#2MJ Cannon
#8Kenny Worthy
#0Jacob Finley
#22Jonathan Thompson
#44Montay Weedon
#10Patrick Bauer
#9Damaine Wilson
#16Jaylon White-McClain
#92Elijah Gunn
#91Drew Logan
#17Brian Simms III
#99Jonathan Rulo
#36Evan Weinberg
#26Cam Roetherford
#5Marqavious Saboor
#11Chidera Otutu
#4Marquaze Parker
#19CJ Jones
#93Max Lemasters
#30D'Angelo Hutchinson

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