Cincinnati upset No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24 on Saturday at Nippert Stadium.
Why it matters: It is the first loss of the season for Texas Tech (6-1, 3-1 Big 12). It shakes up the Big 12 and College Football Playoff races. Sports Illustrated called it the biggest win of the Scott Satterfield era.
How it happened
JC French IV threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter as Cincinnati built a 24-6 halftime lead, according to ESPN's scoring summary. He finished 19-of-29 for 172 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. One interception was returned 53 yards for a Texas Tech touchdown.
Cole Tabb ran for a career-high 173 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Up next
Cincinnati (5-2, 2-2) hosts No. 10 Utah on Oct. 31.
Sources: ESPN; Sports Illustrated.