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Pat Forde: One Boast Made Texas Tech’s Loss to Cincinnati Even More Embarrassing
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- Billionaire booster Cody Campbell criticized Cincinnati following Texas Tech's loss, vowing retribution after a gambling scandal involving transferred quarterback Brendan Sorsby, but Texas Tech fell short in their matchup.
- Cincinnati dominated the game, leading by at least two scores for over 31 minutes and ultimately winning 37–24, with fans celebrating a major upset over the No. 8-ranked Red Raiders.
- Texas Tech's performance was described as a "full-system failure," with poor defense allowing 37 points and 252 rushing yards, and offensive struggles marked by turnovers and penalties.
- The loss puts Texas Tech's College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy, making a perfect finish to the regular season essential for postseason consideration.
- Cincinnati's victory served as a significant morale boost for the Bearcats and a humbling defeat for Texas Tech, forcing booster Campbell to acknowledge the team's shortcomings publicly.
