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Week 8 college football odds, storylines: Best bets for Ole Miss-Texas, Saturday's biggest games

Week 7’s college football action reshaped playoff expectations as the Big 12 solidified its case for multiple CFP spots, while Notre Dame’s controversial loss to Miami reignited debates over its title contender status. BYU’s dominant win over Texas Tech and Houston’s upset of Oklahoma State elevated the conference’s playoff hopes, with four teams—BYU (-145), Texas Tech (-130), Utah (+110), and Houston (+375)—now competing for two potential spots.

Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s AP Poll drop to No. 4 and the Heisman odds swing for CJ Carr (from +600 to 18-1) underscore the volatility of the season, as Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith (-110) remains the frontrunner despite Buckeyes’ QB Julian Sayin’s injury.

The Big Ten’s depth also emerged, with UCLA, Northwestern, Iowa, and USC gaining ground as potential dark horses for the expanded 2027 playoff format, which could dilute regular-season significance amid financial-driven changes.

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