College football’s Week 8 promises to be action-packed, featuring four matchups of ranked teams and several other significant conference games involving the top 25 as per the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The SEC shines this week with three important games involving teams competing near the top of the standings. No. 1 Texas will face fourth-ranked Georgia in a highly-anticipated night game, while No. 7 Alabama travels to meet No. 10 Tennessee, a crucial matchup for both teams. Additionally, No. 8 LSU aims to steer clear of an upset on the road against Arkansas.

In the Big Ten, there are some surprising ranked encounters as No. 18 Indiana protects its undefeated streak at home against No. 25 Nebraska, and No. 21 Illinois hosts No. 22 Michigan. The weekend kicks off early with No. 2 Oregon facing No. 13 Brigham Young on Friday evening.

Our group of experts share their insights on which teams are likely to maintain their positions and which might face unexpected losses.