Wed Sep 25 01:30:16 UTC 2024: ## Bearcats Head to Lubbock for First Meeting Since 1968

The Cincinnati Bearcats will travel to Lubbock, Texas this weekend for a showdown with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, a matchup that hasn’t happened since 1968. The game marks a reunion of sorts for the two teams, as both coaches, Cincinnati’s Scott Satterfield and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire, were not yet born when the two last faced off in a 10-10 tie.

Both teams enter the game with 3-1 records, coming off their first Big 12 wins. The Red Raiders defeated Arizona State, while the Bearcats shut out Houston in a dominant performance.

The key matchup in this game could be the battle between the two quarterbacks. Texas Tech’s Behren Morton, a prolific passer with 12 touchdowns this season, will face off against Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby, who has thrown for eight touchdowns in his first four games.

While the game promises to be a high-scoring affair, the Bearcats will have to be wary of Texas Tech’s powerful running game, led by Tahj Brooks. Brooks, who had 153 yards against Abilene Christian, 109 against North Texas, and 117 last week against Arizona State, presents a significant challenge for the Cincinnati defense. Satterfield has acknowledged the difficulty in simulating Brooks’ size and speed in practice.

Cincinnati’s success will likely depend on their ability to establish their own running game, led by the powerful back, Corey Kiner. A strong ground game will help control the clock and limit the number of possessions for the high-powered Red Raider offense.

The Bearcats will also need to find ways to disrupt Morton’s passing attack, and capitalize on any opportunities for turnovers. Despite having a strong red zone defense, Cincinnati will need to be vigilant in containing the Red Raiders’ offensive prowess, which has averaged 41 points per game this season.

The game promises to be a thrilling encounter between two talented teams. While the Red Raiders have a home-field advantage, the Bearcats are coming off a strong defensive performance and have the potential to pull off an upset.

**Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.**

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