Kirk Herbstreit praises Texas Tech's defense ahead of Cincinnati matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit commended Texas Tech defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for the team's strong defensive performance ahead of their game against Cincinnati on October 28. Texas Tech, ranked eighth, enters the matchup with an undefeated 6-0 record, including a 3-0 record in the Big 12. Wood's defense has been effective, allowing just 68.1 rushing yards per game and recording a national-best 32 takeaways last season. The Red Raiders have not surrendered a rushing touchdown this season. They will face a Cincinnati team that ranks 11th nationally in rushing, averaging 234 yards per game, during the Bearcats' 100th homecoming game at Nippert Stadium.
- •Texas Tech is currently 6-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
- •Shiel Wood's defense ranks fifth nationally in rushing defense.
- •Texas Tech has not lost a regular-season game since October 2025.
- •Cincinnati averages 234 rushing yards per game, led by Gi’Bran Payne and Cole Tabb.
- •Kickoff for the game is scheduled for noon ET on FS1.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit gives Texas Tech DC his flowers for ‘masterful’ defense ahead of Cincinnati tilt
"Kirk Herbstreit credited defensive coordinator Shiel Wood for Texas Tech football’s success ahead of Saturday’s road matchup vs. Cincinnati, highlighting a defense that has helped the Red Raiders remain unbeaten . No. 8 Texas Tech enters the Big 12 contest at 6-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play. Wood is in his second season overseeing the […] The post Kirk Herbstreit gives Texas Tech DC his flowers for ‘masterful’ defense ahead of Cincinnati tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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