Texas Tech vs Cincinnati Prediction 10/24/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Oct 17, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Quinten Joyner (0) rushes against Arizona State Sun Devils safety Jessie McGrew (23) in the second half at Galaxy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Texas Tech vs Cincinnati Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Cincinnati Bearcats
Team Records
6-0
4-2
Spread
-10.5 -110
+10.5 -110
Moneyline
-440
+340
Total
Over 56.5 (-110)
Under 56.5 (-110)
Where
Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
When
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time
12:00 PM EDT
TV
FS1
The Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Cincinnati Bearcats meet in week 8 college football action from Nippert Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Recap
The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game looking to add on to their 53-25 win over Arizona State last time out to sit at 6-0 this season. After this game, Texas Tech will head home for a game against Arizona.
Red Raiders Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Will Hammond has thrown for 1,334 yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 68.5% passing while J’Koby Williams leads Texas Tech in rushing with 538 yards and 5 touchdowns. Cameron Dickey sits behind Williams on the ground with 242 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kenny Johnson leads the Red Raiders in receiving with 418 yards and 24 catches along with a touchdown, while Coy Eakin trails with 218 yards and 19 catches along with 3 touchdowns. On defense, Austin Romaine has a team-high 42 tackles while Texas Tech’s defense as a whole has combined for 17 sacks and 11 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bearcats Recap
The Cincinnati Bearcats come into this game looking to bounce back from their 45-42 loss at the hands of West Virginia last time out to sit at 4-2 this season. After this game, Cincinnati will be at home for a game against Utah.
Bearcats Drop Back-To-Back Games
JC French IV has thrown for 1,338 yards, 9 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 70.6% passing while Cole Tabb leads Cincinnati in rushing with 448 yards and 8 touchdowns. Gi’Bran Payne sits behind Tabb on the ground with 418 yards and 2 touchdowns. JV Gibson leads the Bearcats in receiving with 342 yards and 25 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Malachi Henry trails with 266 yards and 8 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Jonathan Thompson has a team-high 53 tackles while Cincinnati’s defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction
I’m on the Bearcats and the points here. Texas Tech’s record is a bit inflated in my eyes after the wins over Colorado and Arizona State, who could be the two worst teams in the Big 12 this season. Cincinnati’s off of back-to-back road losses, but they’ve been stronger at home and I think the Red Raiders have Cincinnati’s full attention here. Give me Cincinnati and the points.
