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Texas Tech football faces Cincinnati as Shiel Wood meets mentor Nate Woody

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Texas Tech football faces Cincinnati as Shiel Wood meets mentor Nate Woody
Summary

Texas Tech football is set to visit Cincinnati on Saturday, October 24, for a 11 a.m. CDT kickoff. The matchup highlights defensive coordinators Shiel Wood and Nate Woody, both Wofford College alumni, who have a long-standing coaching relationship. Wood credits Woody as a significant influence in his coaching career. Texas Tech, ranked No. 8, currently boasts a strong defensive record, ranking fifth in FBS in rushing defense. Tech coach Joey McGuire praises both coordinators and anticipates an exciting clash between the two teams.

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  • •Texas Tech is ranked No. 8 with a 6-0 record.
  • •Cincinnati holds a 4-2 record entering the game.
  • •The game will be held at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
  • •Shiel Wood has risen in prominence among defensive coaches.
  • •Nate Woody was Wood's mentor during his playing and coaching career.
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  • 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech football's Shiel Wood ready for matchup with his mentor
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The Cincinnati-Texas Tech football game pits coordinators Nate Woody and Shiel Wood, a pair of Wofford alums who coached together at three schools.

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