GameDay: College Football Week 8
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On Saturday, October 17, 2026, college football enthusiasts gathered to witness several exciting matchups across the country. Six ranked teams kicked off at 11 am, including three road teams, with two notable ranked matchups: Ole Miss facing Texas and Houston against Utah.
Before diving into the game day highlights, it's worth noting that Mizzou Football had a bye this week, allowing fans to enjoy a stress-free Saturday. However, the team's performance in previous games has been impressive, securing a 71-67 victory over Kansas State in a recent matchup.
The day began with Pittsburgh taking on Miami, with the latter favored at -19.5 odds. Indiana was seen as slight underdogs in their game against Michigan. Texas Tech was favored by 11.5 points against Cincinnati, while LSU and Auburn had close odds of -7.5 and -7.5, respectively.
Other notable games included California and SMU, with SMU favored by 19.5 points. Rutgers and Northwestern, as well as BYU and UCF, also had competitive matchups. The afternoon concluded with the highly anticipated game between Ole Miss and Texas, as well as Vanderbilt taking on Kentucky and Iowa State facing Arizona.
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