AL.com's College Football Predictions for Week 8 of the 2025 Season: A Deep Dive
The college football season is heating up, and Week 8 brings a thrilling slate of games, with a particular focus on the SEC showdown between Alabama and Tennessee. But there's more to uncover this weekend, including intriguing matchups across the country.
The SEC Showdown: Alabama vs. Tennessee
The 'Third Saturday in October' is upon us, and it's time for the annual SEC showdown between the Crimson Tide and the Volunteers. Alabama, hosting the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, aims to solidify their dominance in the conference. The spread has Tennessee as 8.5-point underdogs, but will they pull off an upset?
Other SEC Matches:
- Auburn vs. Missouri: Auburn welcomes Missouri to their home field, with the Tigers favored at -1.5.
- Georgia vs. Ole Miss: Georgia, a strong contender, takes on Ole Miss, who is 6.5-point underdogs.
- Vanderbilt vs. LSU: Vanderbilt hosts LSU, with the Tigers favored at -2.5.
Non-SEC Highlights:
- USC vs. Notre Dame: The highly anticipated non-SEC game sees USC travel to Notre Dame, with the Irish favored at -7.5.
Group of 5 Programs:
- UAB vs. Memphis: UAB, under interim coach Alex Mortensen, hosts Memphis in the 'Battle for the Bones.' The Tigers are heavy favorites at -21.5.
- Troy vs. Louisiana-Monroe: Troy has a challenging road trip to face Louisiana-Monroe, with the Trojans favored at -6.
Off-Field Standings:
Andrew Hammond leads the way, with a two-game advantage over Michael Casagrande in the off-field standings. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.
Betting Insights:
Remember, these picks are against the spread, meaning the predictions don't guarantee a win but indicate the likelihood of covering the point spread. Get ready for an exciting weekend of college football action!
