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Cincinnati's upset win over Texas Tech throttles College Football Playoff picture in Big 12

UCF pulled off a dramatic double‑overtime upset of No. 2 BYU, ending the Cougars’ unbeaten run and shaking the Big 12 playoff picture.

The win came after Cincinnati defeated Texas Tech, snapping the Red Raiders’ nine‑game conference streak and handing the Red Raiders three turnovers while they fell behind a 21‑point second‑quarter surge. UCF’s offense was led by quarterback JC French, who threw four touchdown passes, and running back Cole Tabb, who recorded a career‑best 173 rushing yards.

The losses drop BYU and Texas Tech out of the top‑ten, leaving the conference with five top‑25 teams entering Week 8. Houston, ranked 14th, will face No.

10 Utah on Saturday, while Arizona hosts Iowa State. Texas Tech’s coach Will Hammond now faces a must‑win stretch to keep CFP hopes alive, and Cincinnati’s Scott Satterfield celebrated his second win at the helm.

The story also notes former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s departure after a gambling investigation.

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