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Cincinnati at Texas Tech
Sep 29, 2024 • Completed
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Cincinnati
Big 12

Final Score
41 - 44

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Game Conditions
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Texas Tech edges Cincinnati 44-41
Texas Tech defeated Cincinnati 44-41 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 482-555 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 44-41. Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Xzavier Henderson for 42 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Texas Tech's box score carried the story: 482 total yards, 231 rushing yards, and 251 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 555 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 426 through the air.
Texas Tech converted 9-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Texas Tech led 24-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Behren Morton pass complete to Coy Eakin for 49 yds for a TD (Reese Burkhardt KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Xzavier Henderson for 42 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) (Cincinnati led 14-3 over Texas Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sorsby pass complete to Tony Johnson for 15 yds for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-3 over Texas Tech).
Field Goal Good
Gino Garcia 45 yd FG GOOD (Texas Tech led 3-0 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Behren Morton pass complete to Coy Eakin for 7 yds for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 10-14 over Cincinnati).
Rushing Touchdown
Evan Pryor run for 1 yd for a TD (Nathan Hawks KICK) (Cincinnati led 24-17 over Texas Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Tahj Brooks run for 1 yd for a TD (Gino Garcia KICK) (Texas Tech led 24-24 over Cincinnati).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-41
Texas Tech defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
482-555
Texas Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
231
Texas Tech averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
251
Texas Tech averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
Texas Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-12
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas Tech | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 482 | 555 |
| Passing Yards | 251 | 426 |
| Rushing Yards | 231 | 129 |
| First Downs | 21 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-14 | 7-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-29 | 31-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 27:59 | 32:01 |