Coach Scott Satterfield's Cincinnati Bearcats scored one of the biggest wins in program history in Week 8, beating the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders 37-24 on a day when a star running back was ruled out. The Bearcats led 24-6 at halftime and got 173 yards from running back Cole Tabb, paving the way for a celebration for the ages at Nippert Stadium.

“CINCINNATI IS ROCKING!” FOX Sports College Football proclaimed as it shared video of students and fans storming the field after the huge win.

CINCINNATI IS ROCKING!

Bearcats fans flood the field after a huge upset over No. 8 Texas Tech.

(via @GoBEARCATS, @GoBearcatsFB, @ChadBrendel, @Knickoson42, @jaron_may, @CalebNoeTV) pic.twitter.com/N8SnqcChi6

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 24, 2026

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The Bearcats defense intercepted Red Raiders QB Will Hammond once and outgained their opponents 427 yards to 400. Now at 5-2 on the season, Cincinnati has become a team to watch down the stretch of the 2026 college football season.