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.
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.
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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.
Live127 updatesSat, October 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM EDT
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Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM EDT
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The Irish have opened the door a tiny bit for the Trojans after deciding to go for it on fourth down.
USC has the ball at its own 28 with 2:28 left in the game.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM EDT
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The Cougars have retaken the lead on a 12-yard TD run by Parker Kingston. The two rivals are trading shots now.
BYU 17, Utah 14 | 11:26 left
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM EDT
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The Crimson Tide look like they’re going to come away with the win after that 10-play, 75-yard drive. They cap it off with a short TD run by Daniel Hill.
Alabama 37, Tennessee 20 | 6:11 left
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM EDT
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The Longhorns had to work for that one, but they’ll head home with the victory.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM EDT
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The high-profile transfer from Tennessee limped off the field late in the game against Maryland.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM EDT
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The Utes have taken the lead on a sweep out wide by Daniel Bray, who sprinted around the end for a 49-yard touchdown.
Utah 14, BYU 10
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM EDT
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This time, the Irish cash in on the turnover. QB CJ Carr scores on a 1-yard keeper to extend ND’s lead to two scores.
Notre Dame 34, USC 24
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM EDT
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The Vols have cut into Alabama’s lead in the fourth quarter as DeSean Bishop found the end zone for his second TD of the day on a short plunge.
That was a 13-play, 75-yard drive from Tennessee.
Alabama 30, Tennessee 20 | 11:05 left
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM EDT
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A trick play failed miserably for the Trojans, who tossed it to receiver Makai Lemon for a potential double pass. Lemon couldn’t find anyone open and gets sack-fumbled by Christian Gray. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa recovers it and Notre Dame gets the ball back at midfield.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM EDT
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One week after beating Oklahoma in a huge rivalry game, the Longhorns are now going to overtime on the road in Lexington.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM EDT
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Huge missed opportunity for the Irish as Noah Burnette shanks a 31-yard field goal try. On the play before, Jordan Faison dropped what would have been a first and goal inside the 10. Notre Dame maintains a 27-24 lead.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM EDT
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For the third time in the game, BYU has held strong on fourth down and stopped Utah. The Utes were in field goal range for all three fourth-down decisions.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM EDT
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Christian Gray steps in front of Jayden Maiava’s pass and Notre Dame is back in business, taking over at the USC 44.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM EDT
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Jadarian Price takes the kickoff the length of the field to the house right after USC scored. Just like that, the Irish are back in front, though it’s only a 3-point lead after missing the PAT.
Notre Dame 27, USC 24
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM EDT
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Jayden Maiava throws a strike to Ja’Kobi Lane, who got behind the defense for a for a 59-yard score. And the Trojans take a 3-point lead in South Bend after converting the 2-point try.
USC 24, Notre Dame 21
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM EDT
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The Vols had another chance to eat into Alabama’s lead after Ty Simpson put the ball on the ground, but they couldn’t do anything with the ensuing possession and had to punt it back to the Tide.
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM EDT
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The Trojans cut into the deficit with a 43-yard field goal. They got into position thanks to a pair of pass interference penalties on Notre Dame.
Notre Dame 21, USC 16
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM EDT
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The Vols still have some life in them after that devastating end to the first half. They just put together a quick-hitting drive and scored a TD on a zig-zag 44-yard run by DeSean Bishop to cut into Alabama’s lead. The two-point try was no good.
Alabama 23, Tennessee 13 | Early 3rd
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM EDT
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The Irish start the second half with a long scoring drive. CJ Carr’s pass to Will Pauling for 2 yards.
Notre Dame 21, USC 13
Sat, October 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM EDT
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There are still quite a few ranked teams in action. Here’s where things stand at the moment:
Scoreboard update