Cincinnati upset No. 8 Texas Tech 34‑27, ending the Red Raiders' undefeated start. Coach Scott Satterfield said the game was "circled" all season amid the Brendan Sorsby drama. Nippert Stadium played George Strait's "All My Ex's Live in Texas" as fans stormed the field for the first home win over a top‑10 AP team since 2006.
JC French IV threw for 172 yards with four TDs and added 43 rushing yards; Cole Tabb rushed for a career‑high 173 yards as the Bearcats gained 255 yards on the ground. Texas Tech could only muster five field goals, three turnovers and a season‑high 12 penalties, scoring its lone touchdown in the final minute.
Texas Tech coach Joey Mc Guire and billionaire board chair Cody Campbell called it "some of the worst football" they've seen, promising a turnaround. The loss also intensified the legal feud over former Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby, now ineligible for gambling violations and preparing for the 2027 NFL draft.
Cincinnati improves to 5‑2 (2‑2 Big 12) while Texas Tech drops to 6‑1 (3‑1). The upset highlights conference parity and the lingering off‑field drama.
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