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US College Football Week 8 outlook and betting analysis

Overview

As the 2026 season enters Week 8, analysts are reviewing recent upsets and providing outlooks for upcoming matchups following a volatile Week 7.

In the Big 10, Michigan enters a matchup against top-10 Indiana as a +7.0 home underdog. Analysts are weighing Michigan’s defensive strength and recent quarterback changes against Indiana’s offense. Other recent results include Ohio State defeating Indiana 15-10, Florida upsetting Texas 27-24, BYU defeating Notre Dame 28-24, and West Virginia overcoming Cincinnati 45-42.

Week 8 features several high-stakes matchups that could impact playoff viability, including No. 7 Ole Miss visiting No. 19 Texas, No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah, and LSU at Auburn. In the ACC, No. 1 Miami is set to host Pittsburgh.

Defensive performances remain a focal point; while UCLA’s defensive staff has received high marks, West Virginia’s defense has been noted for struggling significantly against opposing quarterbacks and running backs.

In the Mountain West, attention shifts to the Friday night matchup between Air Force and Wyoming. Analysts are highlighting Wyoming as a potential home underdog, citing their 3-1 conference record and strong historical performance in Laramie.

Entities

Ole Miss · Indiana Hoosiers · Northwestern · New Mexico · UCLA Bruins

Timeline

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

    A breakdown of Week 8 college football predictions, covering key matchups in the Mountain West and Big 10 conferences.

Sources

bettingpros.com · campus2canton.com · contramuro.com · elitesportsny.com · fanSided.com · mwcconnection.com · nbcsports1060.com · news-gazette.com · redcuprebellion.com · rotoballer.com · saturdaydownsouth.com · si.com · sportsnaut.com · thesource.com · thetouchdown.co.uk · time.news · uwdawgpound.com · vsin.com · wtop.com

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