Week 8 College Football: Schedule, Top 25 Rankings, and Preview
The latest AP poll has seen substantial changes following an eventful Week 7 in college football. This article provides an overview of the Week 8 College Football rankings, schedule, and notable events.
Week 8 College Football Rankings
| Rank | School | Points | Record | Previous Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 1631 | 6-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Miami (Fla.) | 1582 | 5-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Indiana | 1531 | 6-0 | 7 |
| 4 | Texas A&M | 1433 | 6-0 | 5 |
| 5 | Ole Miss | 1331 | 6-0 | 4 |
| 6 | Alabama | 1315 | 5-1 | 8 |
| 7 | Texas Tech | 1266 | 6-0 | 9 |
| 8 | Oregon | 1175 | 5-1 | 3 |
| 9 | Georgia | 1148 | 5-1 | 10 |
| 10 | LSU | 1012 | 5-1 | 11 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 939 | 5-1 | 12 |
| 12 | Georgia Tech | 904 | 6-0 | 13 |
| 13 | Notre Dame | 793 | 4-2 | 16 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 786 | 5-1 | 6 |
| 15 | BYU | 655 | 6-0 | 18 |
| 16 | Missouri | 649 | 5-1 | 14 |
| 17 | Vanderbilt | 547 | 5-1 | 20 |
| 18 | Virginia | 521 | 5-1 | 19 |
| 19 | South Florida | 398 | 5-1 | 24 |
| 20 | USC | 361 | 5-1 | NR |
| 21 | Texas | 319 | 4-2 | NR |
| 22 | Memphis | 285 | 6-0 | 23 |
| 23 | Utah | 261 | 5-1 | NR |
| 24 | Cincinnati | 184 | 5-1 | NR |
| 25 | Nebraska | 149 | 5-1 | NR |
Highlights from Week 8
Risers
- Indiana climbed to No. 3, marking its highest ranking ever following a win against Oregon.
- Alabama and Texas Tech each gained two spots in the rankings.
- South Florida surged five spots after defeating North Texas 63-36.
- Texas and USC returned to the rankings after victories over ranked opponents.
Fallers
- Oklahoma fell from No. 6 to No. 14 after a defeat against Texas.
- Oregon dropped to No. 8, ending an 18-game home win streak.
- Michigan and Illinois exited the top 25 following their losses.
As the college football landscape evolves, fans eagerly await the outcomes of upcoming games. The Week 8 schedule promises excitement and potential upsets.
