Cincinnati delivered a historic performance on Saturday, dismantling No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24 to end the Red Raiders’ undefeated season. The loss marks Texas Tech’s first regular-season defeat since October 18, 2025, making them only the second unbeaten team to fall in Week 8 following James Madison’s earlier collapse. The Bearcats seized control in the final minute of the first half when safety MJ Cannon intercepted quarterback Will Hammond with 37 seconds remaining, flipping the momentum decisively in their favor before halftime.
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Running back Cole Tabb emerged as the game’s decisive factor, combining explosive speed with precise timing to break the game open. Tabb opened the second quarter with a 51-yard run that immediately shifted field position, setting up a touchdown pass from JC French IV to tight end Lyviel Waters with just four seconds left in the half. Tabb cemented his status as a Heisman-caliber talent in the second half, breaking off a 58-yard touchdown run to put the game on ice after Texas Tech had narrowed the deficit to 13 points.
This victory stands as Cincinnati’s first win over an AP Top 10 opponent since their College Football Playoff run in 2021. The result not only halts Texas Tech’s momentum but also elevates Cincinnati’s profile in the national conversation. With a dominant defensive showing and a high-powered offensive explosion, the Bearcats have proven they can compete with—and defeat—the elite in the current college football landscape.
Source: Yahoo Sports
