The Texas Tech football series with Cincinnati is a peculiar one. With Cincinnati’s recent addition to the Big 12, the two teams are expected to face each other more frequently. However, their historical matchups are limited, with only two games played between them.
The series is also marked by a shared, yet unremarkable, connection to former head coach Tommy Tuberville, who left Texas Tech under unusual circumstances to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats. Neither program seems to cherish fond memories of their respective Tuberville eras.
The two teams have played each other only twice, with the most recent matchup resulting in a 44-41 win for Texas Tech in 2024. The only other meeting was a 10-10 tie in Lubbock back in 1968, with Texas Tech hosting Cincinnati. Notably, Texas Tech has never traveled to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats.
Given the brief and irregular nature of this series, it’s unlikely that anyone would consider dubbing it the “Tommy Tuberville Bowl.” The limited history between the two teams makes their matchups all the more intriguing, and future games are expected to be closely watched as the Big 12 continues to evolve.
