Week 8 College Football Preview: Key Matchups Involving Texas Teams

Week 8 of college football highlights two significant matchups featuring Texas teams. No. 7 Ole Miss is set to face No. 19 Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET, a crucial game for Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterback Arch Manning, who are looking to rebound after two consecutive losses.

In another key game, No. 14 Houston will take on No. 10 Utah, with implications for both the Big 12 championship and the College Football Playoff. Houston's only loss this season was a narrow defeat to Texas Tech, while Utah remains one of the few unbeaten teams in the Power Four.

Other notable games include No. 6 Indiana at Michigan, No. 18 LSU at Auburn, and No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina. Each matchup carries its own stakes, with teams aiming to improve their standings as the season progresses. The Week 8 schedule follows a historic weekend where five top-eight ranked teams lost, setting the stage for more exciting college football action.