Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (+10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-0) are on their way to Nippert Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-2). Texas Tech opens this contest as 10.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 55.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game with a record of 6-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Red Raiders faced off with the Arizona State Sun Devils and notched a win by a score of 53-25. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays which gave them 502 yards. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ran the rock 37 different times and tallied 260 yds, which is an average of 7.0 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Red Raiders conceded 35 yds on 28 attempts, which is 1.3 yds per rush allowed. Texas Tech relinquished 30 completions on 44 attempts for 380 yards, and a completion percentage of 68.2%.

The Red Raiders have racked up 2,534 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Texas Tech has earned 8 passing touchdowns and 16 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 9 different times. Texas Tech has compiled 134 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 32 penalties for 292 yards. As a team they're averaging 192.5 yards in the run game which is 38th in the country. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have an average of 37.8 points per outing.

Regarding yards through the air, the Red Raiders have conceded 1,691 yds which puts them in 121st in D-1. They have allowed 281.8 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.6%. In total, they are conceding 363.8 yards/game which has them sitting 78th in Division 1. They have given up 12 touchdowns by air in addition to 0 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.9 yards per rushing attempt and 82.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. In total, they have allowed 492 rushing yards through 6 outings. The Red Raiders rank 28th in the nation concerning team defense, allowing 17.7 PPG.

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The Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this year. For their last game, the Bearcats walked away with a loss by a score of 45-42 against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Cincinnati rushed the ball for 5.8 yds per attempt, finishing with 233 yards on 40 carries. The Bearcats finished the game with a total of 622 yards and they ran 70 plays (8.9 yards per play). The Bearcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 75.8%, relinquishing 464 yds on 25 for 33 through the air. Cincinnati allowed 46 run attempts for 134 yds (2.9 yards per carry).

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Bearcats currently rank 36th in D-1 with an average of 35.2 points per game. The Cincinnati Bearcats maintain an average of 460.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 19th in the country. The Cincinnati offense has racked up 381 yds of penalties on 44 violations, which ranks them 60th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed no interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 130 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Bearcats have thrown for 1,373 passing yards as well as an average of 228.8 passing yards per game, which is ranked 73rd in college football. They have an average of 231.2 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 1,387 yards overall.

Cincinnati has surrendered a total of 842 yards rushing (140.3 yards/game) in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass and 294.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 136th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 161 points in total. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions on the campaign. The Bearcats defense has been on the field for 423 plays, ranking them 71st in Division 1. The Bearcats are giving up 26.8 PPG, which has them 97th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Red Raiders/Bearcats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bearcats +10.5

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