Week 8 college football preview highlights key matchups and recent upset

Unranked Cincinnati delivered a surprise on Saturday, defeating No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24 and handing the Red Raiders their first loss of the season. In another close contest, No. 6 Indiana managed a 13-6 overtime victory over Michigan at the Big House after a tense finish.

Looking ahead to Week 8, the SEC will feature two notable games in the afternoon window: No. 13 Alabama will travel to face Texas A&M, and No. 11 Tennessee will meet South Carolina, with the Gamecocks entering the matchup as favorites.

In the evening, No. 7 Ole Miss is scheduled to play No. 19 Texas in Austin, a game that could be pivotal for quarterback Arch Manning and head coach Steve Sarkisian. The nightcap will showcase a Big 12 showdown as No. 14 Houston takes on No. 10 Utah.

Fans can follow the Saturday action for highlights and analysis as the ranked teams aim to improve their standings.