Outside linebacker Charles Esters III has been moved to the questionable category with a thigh injury. Esters missed the first four games of the season. Defensive back Javeon Wilcox (knee) is still considered out for the Cincinnati game.

The Bearcats are heading into a night atmosphere at Texas Tech this weekend. Cincinnati is playing the Red Raiders at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2. This will be Cincinnati's first night game of the season while being the program's first trip outside of Ohio in 2024.

Texas Tech took down Arizona State 30-22 on Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium in an ugly ball game, one where Tech found a way to come out on top.