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Red Raiders at Bearcats
Final · Nippert Stadium
Game Summary
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.
Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTU | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 24 |
| CIN | 3 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
Scoring
- Stephen Rusnak 47 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Stone Harrington 32 Yd Field Goal3–3
- Stone Harrington 48 Yd Field Goal6–3
- Cole Tabb 4 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–10
- Malachi Henry 5 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–17
- Lyviel Waters 2 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)6–24
- Stone Harrington 42 Yd Field Goal9–24
- Peyton Morgan 53 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)15–24
- Larenzo Fenner 17 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)15–31
- Stone Harrington 33 Yd Field Goal18–31
- Cole Tabb 58 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)18–37
- Quinten Joyner 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)24–37
Team stats
| TTU | CIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 | 4-13 |
| Total Yards | 400 | 427 |
| Passing | 227 | 172 |
| Rushing | 173 | 255 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:43 | 29:17 |
Leaders
- CIN · Passing YardsJC French IV · 19/30, 172 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT
- CIN · Rushing YardsCole Tabb · 16 CAR, 173 YDS, 1 TD
- CIN · Receiving YardsZylan Perry · 4 REC, 43 YDS
- CIN · SacksPatrick Bauer · 2
- CIN · TacklesJasper Beeler · 12
- TTU · Passing YardsWill Hammond · 24/37, 227 YDS, 1 INT