Cincinnati Bearcats defeat Texas Tech Red Raiders 37-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Texas Tech Red Raiders 24, Cincinnati Bearcats 37
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 37-24 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Nippert Stadium. The Cincinnati Bearcats covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 57.5, with 61 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats final score and game recap
The Texas Tech Red Raiders led 6-3 after the first quarter. The Cincinnati Bearcats won the second quarter 21-0 to lead 24-6 at halftime. The Texas Tech Red Raiders outscored the Cincinnati Bearcats 18-13 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Will Hammond (Texas Tech Red Raiders): 24/37 passing for 227 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Quinten Joyner (Texas Tech Red Raiders): 12 carries for 69 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cole Tabb (Cincinnati Bearcats): 16 carries for 173 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- JC French IV (Cincinnati Bearcats): 19/30 passing for 172 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats?
The Cincinnati Bearcats covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 13 points.
The spread opened at Texas Tech Red Raiders -11 and closed at Texas Tech Red Raiders -10.5.
Did Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats go over or under the total?
The game went over: 61 points combined against a closing total of 57.5, over by 3.5. 30 of the 61 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 57.5.
How did AiQ's Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win at -440, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Cincinnati Bearcats won the first half, paying +270.
- Texas Tech Red Raiders team total 34.5: the under, paying -108, with 24 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Texas Tech Red Raiders won the first quarter, paying -260.
- Cincinnati Bearcats team total 23.5: the over, paying -108, with 37 scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying -105, with 9 points scored.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -120, with 30 points scored.
- First-half spread: Cincinnati Bearcats +7 covered, paying -115.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Texas Tech Red Raiders at -435 and the Cincinnati Bearcats at +330. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Texas Tech Red Raiders a 78% favorite. The Cincinnati Bearcats won as the underdog at +330: $330 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the best price before the game was -430 at FanDuel: priced near fair (−0.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Cincinnati Bearcats between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 56.5 to 57.5, and the game went over.
Texas Tech Red Raiders and Cincinnati Bearcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Texas Tech Red Raiders 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Cincinnati Bearcats 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Texas Tech Red Raiders and Cincinnati Bearcats?
Next for the Texas Tech Red Raiders: the Arizona Wildcats at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Bearcats: the Utah Utes at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.