Texas Tech's first loss of the season exposed problems on both sides of the ball. Cincinnati beat the eighth-ranked Red Raiders 37–24 Saturday, turning a 24–6 halftime lead into a Big 12 upset. Tech is 6–1 overall and 3–1 in conference play.
The official box score shows Cincinnati gained 255 rushing yards and 427 total yards. Texas Tech committed three turnovers, was flagged 13 times for 85 yards and converted just three of 15 third downs. The Red Raiders managed 400 total yards but did not score an offensive touchdown until the fourth quarter.
Numbers that stand out
255: Cincinnati rushing yards, after Texas Tech entered the game among the nation's best rushing defenses.
13 for 85: Tech penalties and penalty yards, according to the official box score. Texas Tech's postgame notes describe 12 penalties for 80 yards, so those published sources differ.
3: Tech turnovers, compared with two for Cincinnati.
3 of 15: Tech's third-down conversions.
24–6: Cincinnati's halftime advantage.
Texas Tech Board of Regents chairman and major athletics donor Cody Campbell reacted on X after the game, saying the program had no excuse for the result and needed to improve.
Tech returns home to face Arizona at Galaxy Stadium on Saturday, October 31. Game time is now set for 11am.
