Texas Tech struggles at QB in loss to Cincinnati
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Texas Tech faced a challenging game against Cincinnati, suffering a 37-18 defeat on October 24, 2026. Quarterback Will Hammond's performance was marred by two turnovers and ineffective red-zone execution, raising concerns about the team's offense following the departure of Brendan Sorsby. The Red Raiders fell behind significantly after a second-quarter collapse and allowed 257 rushing yards, including 173 to Cincinnati's Cole Tabb. With a critical stretch ahead, Texas Tech looks to regroup before facing No. 25 Arizona next week.
- •Will Hammond completed 18 of 37 passes for 227 yards with a touchdown and two turnovers.
- •Texas Tech scored its first touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
- •The Red Raiders failed to score on their first three red-zone trips.
- •Cincinnati's running back Cole Tabb recorded a career-high 173 yards rushing.
- •Texas Tech will host No. 25 Arizona next week.
- 8:26 PMCBS Sports — Texas Tech's Big 12 hopes hinge on solving the Brendan Sorsby-sized hole at QB
"Two costly turnovers and persistent red-zone struggles from Will Hammond in Saturday's loss to Cincinnati exposed a glaring offensive void after Sorsby's sudden departure
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