Another week, another stellar lineup of games. This one features five ranked matchups, epic rivalries, surprising underdogs and more than a few high-profile programs who need a win to keep their preseason aspirations alive.

Here are the top 10 games of Week 8, starting with a few honorable mentions and counting down.

Honorable mention: No. 25 Nebraska at Minnesota (Friday), Arizona at Houston, Baylor at TCU, Army at Tulane, No. 4 Texas A&M at Arkansas, SMU at Clemson, UNLV at Boise State

(All point spreads are courtesy BetMGM. All kickoff times are Eastern and on Saturday unless otherwise noted.)

10. Old Dominion (4-2) at James Madison (5-1), 3:30 p.m., ESPNU

A little love for the Sun Belt and two of its better teams this season. Old Dominion, which beat Virginia Tech earlier in the season, suffered a surprise loss to Marshall last week, but has one of the best and most balanced offenses in the country, ranking third in FBS at 7.6 yards per play and tied for first with 14 plays of 40-plus yards. It will clash with a top-10 JMU defense that has allowed just 10 plays for 20-plus yards — one less than Ohio State, and best in the country.

Line: James Madison -1.5

9. Washington (5-1) at Michigan (4-2), noon, Fox

This is a nervy spot for the Wolverines, who got pushed around in a 31-13 loss to USC last weekend. Michigan was gashed in the run game, and freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood struggled to find a rhythm. Enter a Washington team with a loss to Ohio State as its only blemish, though the rest of the competition has been underwhelming. But the offense is second in the Big Ten at 7.2 yards per play, and quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is second in FBS at 10.3 yards per attempt.

Line: Michigan -5.5

8. No. 7 Texas Tech (6-0) at Arizona State (4-2), 4 p.m., Fox

This game would be higher on the list if there were more clarity on the quarterback situation for both teams. Texas Tech QB Behren Morton left last week’s win over Kansas with a leg injury and is listed as questionable; Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt missed the loss to Utah with a lingering foot issue and is probable. Will Hammond has been solid backing up Morton for a team that has top 10 units on offense and defense, but any chance the Sun Devils have of slowing down Texas Tech will likely require Leavitt playing and playing well.

Line: Texas Tech -7.5

7. No. 12 Georgia Tech (6-0) at Duke (4-2), noon, ESPN

Georgia Tech is looking to start 7-0 for the first time since 1966, but it will have to do so as an underdog. Unranked Duke is a slight favorite at home, led by quarterback Darian Mensah, who is throwing for more than 300 yards per game with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions. If the Yellow Jackets can keep Mensah in check and wear down a mediocre Duke defense — GT’s 6.2 yards per rush is sixth in FBS — the rest of Georgia Tech’s schedule looks very promising. But the Blue Devils are also 3-0 in the ACC, and neither of these teams faces Miami in the regular season.

Line: Duke -1.5

6. Louisville (4-1) at No. 2 Miami (5-0), Friday, 7 p.m., ESPN

An overtime loss to Virginia was Louisville’s first of the season, yet the Cards are almost a two-touchdown underdog against Miami. It’s a Friday night chance for Miami to prove just how big the gap is between the Canes and the rest of the ACC — and most of the country. Louisville’s defense is leading the way this season as a top-15 unit in FBS, but that will be put to the test against Miami and quarterback Carson Beck. On the other side, the Canes will unleash defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. against Louisville quarterback Miller Moss, who tends to hold the ball and tries to extend plays.

Line: Miami -13.5

5. No. 10 LSU (5-1) at No. 17 Vanderbilt (5-1), noon, ABC

Your eyes do not deceive you. Vandy is the betting favorite in this matchup, which is perfectly fair based on how the team has looked this season. It’s also a historical anomaly. The Commodores haven’t been favored against LSU since 1948, and haven’t been favored against a ranked opponent since 1978 — making Saturday the first time in the last 177 games against a ranked foe that Vandy won’t be the underdog, and first time against any SEC opponent since 2018. The Tigers are still lurking in the top 10, but quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and the offense remain nowhere near what was expected this season.

Line: Vanderbilt -2.5

4. No. 23 Utah (5-1) at No. 15 BYU (6-0), 8 p.m., Fox

It’s the first ranked edition of the Holy War rivalry since 2009, and one that should have a significant impact on the Big 12 title race. This one looks evenly matched: BYU holds a slight edge in most of the raw statistics, including the 11th-best defense in FBS in yards per play, and Utah is a tick above in many of the advanced metrics. The Utes have been clutch, converting 60 percent of their third downs (best in FBS) and reaching the end zone on 86.2 percent of red zone trips (third in FBS). We’ll see if they can keep that pace in a hostile environment.

Line: Utah -3.5

3. No. 5 Ole Miss (6-0) at No. 9 Georgia (5-1), 3:30 p.m., ABC

Two top-10 SEC teams with their share of skeptics. Ole Miss had to escape with a home win over Washington State (?!?), and most of the headlines from Georgia’s win over Auburn were about the dodgy officiating. Neither squad is giving off “national championship contender” vibes, but both have clear paths to the College Football Playoff, and this season, that might be all it takes. Georgia’s defense can still stop the run, but Ole Miss does most of its damage through the air. The Dawgs are still a touchdown favorite at home, and likely need a win to stay in the SEC race.

Line: Georgia -7

2. No. 20 USC (5-1) at No. 13 Notre Dame (4-2), 7:30 p.m., NBC

This is the 96th all-time meeting between the two — and maybe the last one for a while. USC bullied the Wolverines with 489 total yards (224 of them on the ground) in what was probably the best win of Lincoln Riley’s tenure. Notre Dame, after starting 0-2, has Notre Dame-d its way back into the top 15 and CFP conversation with four straight wins over unranked opponents. The Irish need to beat USC to maintain hopes of a “successful” year after reaching the national championship last season. For USC, a ranked rivalry win could set the tone for a Big Ten homestretch that features road trips to Nebraska and Oregon.

Line: Notre Dame -9.5

1. No. 11 Tennessee (5-1) at No. 6 Alabama (5-1), 7:30 p.m., ABC

The Third Saturday in October has been a wild ride of late. After 15 straight for Alabama over Tennessee from 2007-21, the Vols have won two of the last three, both in Knoxville and in dramatic fashion. This one is in Tuscaloosa, and Bama enters as one of the hottest teams in the country, with three straight ranked wins over Georgia, Vanderbilt and Missouri, and quarterback Ty Simpson emerging as a Heisman favorite. Tennessee, which scraped out wins over Mississippi State and Arkansas, has the top scoring offense in FBS, and the defense is second in sacks. If the Vols can get after Simpson, they could have the firepower to pull an upset.

Line: Alabama -8.5