College Football Analysis: Mountain West and Big 10 Week 8 Outlook

Analysis of upcoming college football matchups for Week 8 highlights key trends in the Mountain West and Big 10 conferences.

In the Mountain West, New Mexico is favored against North Dakota State, with emphasis placed on New Mexico’s defensive front seven. Predictions for the Hawai’i and Northern Illinois game suggest an under on the total due to struggling rushing offenses on both sides. Air Force enters their matchup against Wyoming with momentum following a strong offensive performance.

In the Big 10, several key matchups are projected. Indiana is expected to defeat Michigan, with Michigan slated to start Tommy Carr at quarterback. In the Rutgers at Northwestern game, Northwestern is projected to win, though there are questions regarding their ability to cover a large point spread. The Oregon at Illinois game is expected to be a low-scoring affair, while the Iowa at Minnesota matchup carries the significance of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.