Texas Tech enters late October at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12 after its first loss of the season, a 37-24 road defeat at Cincinnati that ended an eight-game regular-season winning streak and dropped the Red Raiders to No. 13 in the AP poll. The setback exposed defensive vulnerabilities on the road while the offense, led by a productive rushing attack, has averaged nearly 36 points per game. Five regular-season contests remain, including a home matchup against No. 25 Arizona and road tests at Oklahoma State and Baylor, with West Virginia and TCU also on the schedule. Under fifth-year head coach Joey McGuire, the program’s consistent ranking and strong home record at Galaxy Stadium support expectations for several additional wins, though the loss highlights how conference competition and travel can influence the final total.