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Cincinnati ends No. 8 Texas Tech's undefeated season with 37-24 upset win
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech, ranked No. 8, suffered their first regular-season loss in over a year, falling 37-24 to Cincinnati in Week 8, ending their undefeated streak.
- Cincinnati took control in the first half with key plays, including a 51-yard run by Cole Tabb and a touchdown pass from JC French IV, ultimately securing their first win over a top-10 team since 2021.
- Texas Tech's quarterback situation was complicated by the departure of transfer Brendan Sorsby amid sports betting revelations, and starting QB Will Hammond's previous injury issues.
- The current Texas Tech roster lacks the defensive dominance of last year's team, which featured standout players like Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey, contributing to their vulnerability this season.
- Despite Texas Tech's loss, strong competition remains in the Big 12 with undefeated teams BYU and Utah, making it unlikely Texas Tech will repeat as conference champions.
