Week 8 College Football Odds, Spreads, and Early Predictions for Opening Games

• Odds are out for a massive NCAAF Week 8
• Georgia vs Texas and Alabama vs Tennessee highlight the Week 8 matchups
• Below, see the college football Week 8 odds and early predictions

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After Oregon knocked Ohio State from the ranks of the unbeaten with a thrilling 32-31 victory in Eugene, the Week 8 college football slate doesn’t let up one bit. After a sextet of G5 games early in the week, fans will be treated to two matchups between top-ten teams on Saturday: #1 Texas hosting #5 Georgia, and #8 Tennessee hosting #7 Alabama. The table below lists the opening odds for all games on the board in chronological order. More will be added as they are posted.

Week 8 College Football Odds

In the biggest game of the week, the #1 Longhorns have opened as 3.5-point home favorites over Georgia, which already suffered a 41-34 loss at Alabama.

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Down in Knoxville, the Volunteers are 1.5-point home underdogs to Kalen DeBoer’s suddenly-struggling Crimson Tide. After getting upset by Vanderbilt as three-touchdown favorites, Alabama barely held onto beat South Carolina (27-25) yesterday, needing to stop a two-point conversion in the final minute to avoid OT.

Coming off their heart-pounding win over the Buckeyes, Oregon gets a cupcake matchup against Purdue in Week 8. The Ducks have opened as 30.5-point road favorites, the biggest spread of the week so far.

Georgia leapfrogged Ohio State back to the top of the national championship odds while Oregon is now as short as +450.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continues to lead the Heisman odds after rushing for another 217 yards and a TD in a 28-7 win at Hawai’i.

Sascha Paruk’s 2024 NCAAF betting record: 9-4 (+3.62 units)

Early NCAAF Week 8 Pick: BYU moneyline (-245) vs OK State – 2.45 units

The wheels have completely come off the OK State bus. After a 3-0 start, the Cowboys lost three straight, most recently getting pounded 38-14 at home by West Virginia in Week 6. The only thing OK State has going for is that Week 7 was a much-needed bye.

But that’s not going to be enough to stop the bleeding when they face 6-0 BYU in Provo. Not only are the Cougars 6-0 SU, they’re also 6-0 against the number, one of only two unbeaten ATS teams heading into Week 8. (Army is the other.) Preseason expectations – BYU’s win total was just 4.5 – are out the window by this point, and a 41-19 housing of Arizona yesterday only pushed them further into the rearview mirror.

Junior QB Jake Retzlaff has taken massive strides in his second year as a starter but it’s the defense that’s the real MVP of this team. BYU has held five of six opponents to 19 points or fewer and is averaging just 16.3 PPG.

As we head into Week 8 of the college football season, there are some exciting matchups on the horizon with plenty of betting opportunities for fans and bettors alike. Let’s take a look at some of the opening games and the odds and spreads for each matchup.

One of the most anticipated games of the week is the showdown between two top-10 teams, with the Georgia Bulldogs taking on the Florida Gators. The Bulldogs are currently favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under set at 47 points. This game is sure to be a close one, as both teams have strong defenses and potent offenses.

Another game to keep an eye on is the matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines. The Fighting Irish are favored by 3.5 points in this game, with an over/under set at 52 points. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, so it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other.

In another intriguing matchup, the Oklahoma Sooners will take on the Kansas State Wildcats. The Sooners are favored by 14 points in this game, with an over/under set at 58 points. Oklahoma has been one of the top teams in the country this season, but Kansas State has shown that they can compete with anyone on any given day.

For those looking for an underdog to bet on, the Iowa State Cyclones are currently 7-point underdogs against the Texas Longhorns. The over/under for this game is set at 56 points. Iowa State has been a tough team to beat this season, so don’t count them out just yet.

As always, it’s important to do your research and consider all factors before placing any bets on college football games. Keep an eye on injury reports, weather conditions, and any recent trends that may impact the outcome of a game. With so many exciting matchups on tap for Week 8, there are sure to be plenty of opportunities to cash in on some winning bets. Good luck!