Week 8 has already delivered one big upset with No. 2 Miami falling at home. What else does this slate have in store?
No. 17 Vanderbilt got things started with a gritty home win over No. 10 LSU after another huge performance by QB Diego Pavia. In the afternoon window, No. 9 Georgia overcame a stiff challenge from No. 5 Ole Miss in an SEC shootout. Then Arizona State pulled off a surprise, holding off a late charge by No. 7 Texas Tech to win their Big 12 clash.
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There are still three games between ranked teams and a host of other intriguing matchups late Saturday night, so buckle up.
Here’s how to watch college football this weekend. See below for what we’re keeping an eye on later (scroll down for live updates).
The Volunteers are Alabama’s fourth consecutive ranked opponent after victories against Georgia, Vanderbilt and Missouri. Ty Simpson is our midseason Heisman winner after his performance through the first six games of the season.
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USC’s got a long losing streak in South Bend; the Trojans are looking for their first win at Notre Dame since 2011. Given the way USC bossed Michigan, this could be their best chance in years.
The Holy War is here. It’s the first test of the season for BYU and freshman QB Bear Bachmeier. And it’s a very heated rivalry too. The Utes will surely be looking for payback after a controversial Cougars win in Salt Lake City last year.
Live99 updatesSat 18 October 2025 at 6:12 pm GMT-5
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Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:51 pm GMT-5
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Bear Bachmeir throws a 17-yard dime to Chase Roberts for the first TD of the game. Cougars take the early edge in the Holy War.
BYU 7, Utah 0
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:45 pm GMT-5
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On 3rd and goal at the 2, Notre Dame QB CJ Carr ran about 25 yards backward and threw it panicked. Braylan Shelby easily intercepts it for USC and takes points off the board for the Irish.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:36 pm GMT-5
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The Vols have tied things up in Tuscaloosa after a long pass play from Joey Aguilar to Braylon Staley got them into scoring range and then Aguilar found him again for a short TD pass.
UT 7, Alabama 7 | 9:46 left in 2nd quarter
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:30 pm GMT-5
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Now it’s the Cougars that come up short on fourth down as the Utah defensive front stuffs a fourth-and-1 run play.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:29 pm GMT-5
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Jadarian Price scampers 16 yards for the go-ahead score. The Irish running game is dominating so far.
Notre Dame 14, USC 10
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:25 pm GMT-5
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BYU’s defense came up clutch after Utah had driven the length of the field into the red zone and the Cougars will have it back. The Utes tried a run out wide and Daniel Bray was tracked down by BYU’s Mory Bamba.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:04 pm GMT-5
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The Trojans have scored on each of their first two drives in South Bend, including this 10-yard pass from Jayden Maiava to Lake Mcree.
USC 10, Notre Dame 7
Sat 18 October 2025 at 7:01 pm GMT-5
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Alabama opens the game with a long scoring drive capped by Ty Simpson’s 2-yard TD toss to Isaiah Horton.
Alabama 7, Tennessee 0
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:51 pm GMT-5
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Another undefeated team goes down! ASU hands No. 7 Texas Tech its first loss of the season despite a furious comeback attempt by the Red Raiders. Both teams are now 3-1 in Big 12 play and very much still in play for the conference title.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:42 pm GMT-5
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Raleek Brown bullies his way into the end zone from the 1 and the Sun Devils are back in front! What a drive with the game on the line.
Arizona State 26, Texas Tech 22 | 34 seconds
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:38 pm GMT-5
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The Sun Devils are inside the 20 and in position to potentially win, or at least tie it, thanks to this big completion to Jordyn Tyson on 4th down.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:34 pm GMT-5
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No. 22 Memphis goes down as a 23.5-point favorite in one of the biggest upsets of the season, dealing a massive blow to the Tigers’ playoff hopes. UAB was playing its first game under interim coach Alex Mortensen after firing head coach Trent Dilfer.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:27 pm GMT-5
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Will Hammond throws back-shoulder to Reggie Virgil in the corner. Just like that the Red Raiders are in front! They also hit the 2-point conversion to make it a 3-point lead.
Texas Tech 22, Arizona State 19 | 2:00 to play
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:26 pm GMT-5
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After stopping Arizona State on a quick 3-and-out, a short punt is returned by Coy Eakin all the way to the ASU 12-yard line. Tech is in business here.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:21 pm GMT-5
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QB Will Hammond plunges forward for a 1-yard touchdown run to cut the ASU lead to 5 points. We’ve got a ballgame.
Arizona State 19, Texas Tech 14 | 3:45 to play
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:18 pm GMT-5
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The Red Raiders have moved the ball inside the ASU 20, but they still trail by 12 with under 5 minutes to play.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 6:06 pm GMT-5
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Just like that, SMU is 3-0 in ACC play while Clemson fades further into obscurity by falling to 3-4 overall, 2-3 in conference.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 5:59 pm GMT-5
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A wild comeback win for the Bulldogs despite allowing 5 straight TD drives to open the game. They hand the Rebels their first loss of the season.
Sat 18 October 2025 at 5:57 pm GMT-5
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Trinidad Chambliss’ 4th down pass is batted down at the line of scrimmage, and that will do it! Georgia can kneel this one out for a huge comeback victory.