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Texas Tech’s Defense Breaks at Critical Moments in Cincinnati Loss

The No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders suffered their first defeat of the season, falling 37-24 to Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium and dropping to a 6-1 record.

Despite generating turnovers and scoring a defensive touchdown, the Red Raiders' backfield was overwhelmed by 255 rushing yards and five offensive scores from the Bearcats. The game's turning point arrived in the second quarter, when Cincinnati converted a 6-3 deficit into a 24-6 halftime lead, including a 75-yard scoring drive that consumed only 26 seconds.

Cincinnati running back Cole Tabb was the primary threat, accumulating 173 yards on 16 carries with an average of 10.8 yards per attempt. Two specific runs of 51 and 58 yards accounted for over 40 percent of the team's rushing total, directly setting up critical touchdowns.

Quarterback JC French IV complemented the ground game with 46 net rushing yards and four passing touchdowns, all of which were short throws of 17 yards or less, highlighting the Bearcats' reliance on sustained drives and red-zone efficiency.

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