Week 7 produced a record-setting shake-up. Five of the top seven teams on the AP Top 25 all lost on the same day for the first time in history. NFL parity, hold my beer.
Auburn knocked off No. 1 Georgia, BYU beat No. 2 Notre Dame, Tennessee handled Alabama, and Florida upset Texas. Miami survived Florida State in double overtime and moved to No. 1 for the first time since 2002. But how long will it last? 2026 has proven that no top spot is safe.
College Football Week 8 odds feature two ranked matchups: No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas and No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah. Indiana also visits Michigan one week after its 22-game winning streak ended.
*All spreads, moneylines, and totals are subject to change.
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College Football Week 8 Games to Watch
Saturday, Oct. 24: No. 6 Indiana at Michigan – 12 p.m. ET FOX
- Spread: Indiana -7
- Moneyline: Indiana -270, Michigan +220
- Total: 41.5
Indiana’s 22-game winning streak ended in a 19-15 loss to Ohio State, but the defense again looked championship-caliber. The Hoosiers held the Buckeyes to 19 points, unfortunately quarterback Josh Hoover and the offense struggled to finish drives.
They face Michigan, who have won three straight, including a 21-18 victory over Penn State. However, Indiana is still a seven-point road favorite, as Hoover hasn’t had an interception all season, while Michigan QB Bryce Underwood has more picks than touchdowns.
Oddsmakers expect a defense-first battle, with the total sitting at 41.5.
Saturday, Oct. 24: No. 18 LSU at Auburn – 12 p.m. ET ABC
- Spread: Auburn +7
- Moneyline: LSU -290, Auburn +240
- Total: 51
Auburn immediately follows its 27-24 upset at Georgia with another SEC powerhouse. Georgia couldn’t handle QB Byrum Brown, who threw for 150 yards and one passing TD and rushed 26 times for 115 yards and one rushing TD. The box score goes beyond a general dual-threat statline. Can LSU slow him down? They rebounded from an upset at Kentucky by shutting out No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0.
LSU is a seven-point road favorite, but Lane Kiffin’s squad still seems to be searching for an identity.
Saturday, Oct. 24: No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina – 3:30 p.m. ET ESPN
- Spread: South Carolina -2.5
- Moneyline: Tennessee +110, South Carolina -130
- Total: 51
Want proof NCAA football is becoming chaotic like the NFL? Tennessee climbed three spots after beating Alabama 26-10, yet arrives as a road underdog against 3-3 South Carolina.
The Gamecocks have lost three of their past four and are 1-4 ATS over their past five, but Williams-Brice Stadium and Tennessee’s unsettled quarterback situation help explain the number.
Running back DeSean Bishop has carried the Volunteers through that uncertainty, but he’s facing a Gamecocks squad that just shut down star RB Jadan Baugh in their upset over Florida.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Texas A&M at No. 13 Alabama – 3:30 p.m. ET ABC
- Spread: Alabama -14
- Moneyline: Texas A&M +430, Alabama -625
- Total: 50.5
Alabama returns home after its offense stalled in a 26-10 loss at Tennessee. Keelon Russell now faces an Aggies defense coming off a 41-0 shutout, while injuries to center Racin Delgatty and receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams have complicated Alabama’s stability. However, oddsmakers love the home cooking, giving the Tide a two-touchdown advantage.
Saturday, Oct. 24: No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas – 7:30 p.m. ET ABC
- Spread: Texas -3.5
- Moneyline: Ole Miss +140, Texas -165
- Total: 53.5
Ole Miss arrives after a 31-3 rout of Missouri, while Texas has lost consecutive games to Oklahoma and Florida. Trinidad Chambliss has thrown for 1,676 yards and 14 touchdowns, including three scores against Missouri. This could be a make-or-break game for QB Arch Manning, as the absence of national sack leader Colin Simmons could force the Longhorns into a shootout.
Saturday, Oct. 24: No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah – 10:15 p.m. ET ESPN
- Spread: Utah -6.5
- Moneyline: Houston +205, Utah -245
- Total: 56.5
Houston moved up six positions after beating Oklahoma State 35-32. QB Conner Weigman earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors and has thrown 20 total touchdowns, but Utah will be the best defense the Cougars have faced.
The undefeated Utes escaped Colorado 27-24 and return to Rice-Eccles Stadium. Houston is 5-0 all-time against Utah, but the programs haven’t met since 1978.
Key Players to Watch in College Football Week 8
- Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss: Chambliss has 1,676 passing yards and 14 touchdowns through six games. Texas has 17 sacks this season, but star edge rusher Colin Simmons’ status is uncertain after he was carted off against Florida.
- Byrum Brown, QB, Auburn: Brown completely confused the Bulldogs’ defense. Can he do the same against an LSU squad that just had its first shutout since 2018?
- Arch Manning, QB, Texas: We know he’s been the player to watch nearly every week, but head coach Steve Sarkisian has started to give backup QB KJ Lacey Jr. more first-team reps in practice. Manning has to perform versus Ole Miss or the axe could fall.
College Football Week 8 Betting Trends
These figures cover last week’s results and current spread, moneyline, and total patterns.
- Underdogs went 4-2 ATS in the six ranked-versus-ranked games. Florida, Tennessee, and BYU also won SU, while Houston covered Oklahoma State.
- In the last two weeks, ranked matchups have the underdog going 9-3 ATS and 8-4 straight up.
- The under went 4-2 in the six Week 7 ranked matchups. Ohio State-Indiana, Alabama-Tennessee, and Mississippi State-LSU each finished at least 16 points below the listed total.
- For the first time in history, five of the AP Top 25’s top seven lost on the same day.
- Texas has lost consecutive games as a favorite.
- Houston is 6-1 straight up and 5-2 ATS. Utah is unbeaten but has failed to cover in consecutive three-point wins.
AP Top 25 – Week 8
| RK | TEAM | REC | PTS | TREND |
| 1 | Miami (40) | 6-0 | 1697 | +2 |
| 2 | BYU (20) | 6-0 | 1675 | +6 |
| 3 | Ohio State (9) | 6-1 | 1649 | +1 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 6-1 | 1395 | -2 |
| 5 | Georgia | 6-1 | 1382 | -4 |
| 6 | Indiana | 6-1 | 1370 | -1 |
| 7 | Ole Miss | 5-1 | 1360 | +2 |
| 8 | Texas Tech (1) | 6-0 | 1336 | +2 |
| 9 | UCLA | 6-0 | 1159 | +3 |
| 10 | Utah | 6-0 | 1153 | +1 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6-1 | 1151 | +3 |
| 12 | Kentucky | 6-1 | 932 | +3 |
| 13 | Alabama | 5-2 | 870 | -7 |
| 14 | Houston | 6-1 | 785 | +6 |
| 15 | Iowa | 5-1 | 747 | +2 |
| 16 | USC | 6-1 | 592 | +3 |
| 17 | Wake Forest | 6-1 | 574 | +4 |
| 18 | LSU | 5-2 | 529 | +4 |
| 19 | Texas | 4-2 | 440 | -12 |
| 20 | Florida | 5-2 | 355 | NR |
| 21 | Boise State | 5-1 | 295 | +2 |
| 22 | Missouri | 5-2 | 290 | -9 |
| 23 | SMU | 5-1 | 265 | +1 |
| 24 | Northwestern | 5-1 | 254 | +1 |
| 25 | Arizona | 5-1 | 136 | NR |
College Football Week 8 FAQs
When Does College Football Week 8 Begin?
Week 8 begins Tuesday, October 20, with Middle Tennessee visiting FIU and Missouri State visiting Delaware at 7 p.m. ET.
What Is the Biggest College Football Week 8 Game?
No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas is the headline game. Texas is trying to end a two-game slide, while Ole Miss can strengthen its playoff case with a ranked road win.
Which College Football Week 8 Games Feature Ranked Teams?
Two games match AP Top 25 teams: Ole Miss-Texas and Houston-Utah. Six ranked teams have byes.
Where Can You Bet on College Football Week 8?
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