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Cincinnati Bearcats Cole Tabb, MJ Cannon among Big 12 award winners

Cincinnati Bearcats football earns several Big 12 awards after their 37-24 upset of No. 8 Texas Tech

By Yahoo SportsOctober 26, 2026Football

The Cincinnati Bearcats' fourth win in history over a Top 10 team has drawn a smorgasbord of national attention.

UC's 37-24 takedown of No. 8 Texas Tech not only earned it votes in the Associated Press and Coaches polls but also helped the Bearcats snag a handful of Big 12 weekly awards. Sophomore running back Cole Tabb and senior safety MJ Cannon have been named Big 12 Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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