5 Things About College Football from Week 8
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Ole Miss’ offensive momentum has been undeniable, averaging 37.4 points per game this season, good for fourth in the SEC and 16th in the nation. Chambliss’ blend of passing efficiency and rushing ability has given Kiffin’s system renewed balance, but defensive consistency remains the team’s biggest obstacle to a CFP berth.
The numbers don't lie. Stockton was surgical, completing 26-of-31 passes for 289 yards, four touchdowns, and no turnovers in Georgia's thrilling 43-35 victory. He was perfect in the second half, going 12-for-12 for three scores. Add in his 59 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, and you have a performance that screams "Heisman contender."
The Allstate ESPN Playoff Predictor still has several teams from the Big Ten that can make the College Football Playoff after Week 8.
A slew of upsets among the top 10 in Week 8 caused a major shakeup of the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings.
South Carolina is currently the only crew that has one win but four losses under its belt. As for Mississippi State, Arkansas, Auburn, and Kentucky, the ultimate goal is to become bowl eligible and aim to build on next season, given the three or four losses already in place.
In the new age of college football, the transfer portal has become a major piece of roster construction. Throughout the college football season, On3 is breaking down the top 10 transfer portal impact players based on weekly performances.
The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.
Another week of college football showed some potential 2026 NFL Draft picks on the rise, some of whom were surprising. In a season where the struggles of QBs li