# Texas Tech’s $30 million roster runs into a buzzsaw as Cincinnati delivers Sorsby revenge in Top-10 upset

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/texas-techs-30-million-roster-runs-into-a-buzzsaw-as-cincinnati-delivers-sorsby-revenge-in-top-10-upset/
- Published: 2026-10-24T20:46:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T21:09:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/texas-tech-30-million-roster-runs-into-buzzsaw-cincinnati-delivers-sorsby-revenge-top-10-upset
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Cincinnati beat No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24.
- Texas Tech trailed 24-6 at half-time.
- Sorsby’s ineligibility left Will Hammond to lead the offence.

## Summary

Cincinnati beat eighth-ranked Texas Tech 37-24, handing the Red Raiders a significant defeat in a game their opponents had anticipated since quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s move from Cincinnati to Texas Tech. The loss raises questions about Texas Tech’s ability to compete for a play-off place after building an expensive roster, and puts added pressure on the team in the Big 12 race.

Texas Tech trailed 24-6 at half-time after two first-half turnovers and managed only six points before the break. Sorsby did not play after being ruled ineligible for the season amid an NCAA gambling investigation; Will Hammond had to lead the offence instead. The article says Texas Tech spent more than $35 million on its roster and links Cincinnati’s motivation to the dispute over Sorsby’s transfer and the conference’s efforts to enforce its rules.

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