Matchup: Texas Tech (3-1) vs. Cincinnati (3-1)
Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, Texas
Kickoff: 7 pm
Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby, Xzavier Henderson, and Corey Kiner form one of the best Big 3s in the Big 12 to start the season. Sorsby, the quarterback, has been incredibly efficient through four weeks, with 1,055 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kiner, the running back, averages 101 yards per game and more than six yards per carry. Henderson already has over 300 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
If Texas Tech’s Big 3 didn’t outpace that trio, I’d be more concerned than I already am about Cincinnati coming to Lubbock for a Week 5 matchup under the lights at The Jones. Behren Morton has more passing yards and touchdowns than Sorsby and hasn’t thrown an interception at home. While Morton hasn’t been as efficient, he’s piled up stats in Lubbock. Tahj Brooks has topped 100 yards in each of his starts this season, averaging 126 yards per game. Josh Kelly has the second-most receptions in the conference, the fourth-most receiving yards, and three touchdowns, matching Henderson.
Texas Tech also has an edge in the depth of skill position players. After hearing defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter talk about Cincinnati’s offensive line and considering preseason rankings, I thought their line would be far better than Tech’s. But after watching them, I don’t think that’s the case. I’d give Cincinnati the edge in that position group, but they aren’t dominant.
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