Texas Tech’s $30 million roster runs into a buzzsaw as Cincinnati delivers Sorsby revenge in Top-10 upset

Joey McGuire's $30 million Texas Tech roster looked mediocre, as Cincinnati's revenge game exposed the Red Raiders' Big 12 problem moving forward.

Texas Tech’s $30 million roster runs into a buzzsaw as Cincinnati delivers Sorsby revenge in Top-10 upset

TL;DR

  • Texas Tech lost to Cincinnati with a score of 37-24, a game viewed by some as a revenge match for the Bearcats.
  • The Red Raiders' roster, reportedly costing over $35 million, showed a lack of explosiveness and struggled offensively with turnovers.
  • The team's performance raises concerns about their Big 12 standing and College Football Playoff hopes.
  • Quarterback Brendan Sorsby was ineligible to play due to a gambling situation, forcing head coach Joey McGuire to rely on Will Hammond.
  • The controversy surrounding Sorsby included lawsuits from Cincinnati and the Big 12 against Texas Tech, with the Texas Attorney General involved.
  • Texas Tech ultimately decided not to play Sorsby due to the intense pressure and potential federal lawsuit from the Big 12.