Week 8 of college football saw key contenders making a statement or crumbling under pressure. No. 5 Georgia handed No. 1 Texas a historic loss, while No. 16 Indiana dominated Nebraska. Similarly, No. 11 Tennessee came out on top against No. 7 Alabama. No. 24 Michigan lost to No. 22 Illinois in a shocking upset. The SEC is without any undefeated teams for the first time since 2007.
Georgia’s win over Texas puts them in the College Football Playoff conversation, while Miami survived a scare against Louisville. Oregon could become the fourth team to top the AP Top 25 this season. Indiana proved itself as a contender after their victory over Nebraska. Alabama’s poor decision-making in the loss to Tennessee highlighted their struggles.
In other games, Florida’s win over Kentucky brings hope for their season, while USC’s loss to Maryland exposes their struggles. BYU continues their impressive run with a win over Oklahoma State. Michigan faces a tough road ahead after losing to Illinois. Brady Cook’s heroics for Missouri against Auburn stood out, while Texas Tech’s loss to Baylor puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Overall, Week 8 was filled with surprises and upsets for college football fans to digest.
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Week 8 Recap: USC falls short, Indiana remains dominant in college football
