Upsets and chaos reign supreme in college football's Week 8
With more top-ranked teams losing, college football continues to be unpredictable in 2026.
Cincinnati's Cody Campbell tag headlines top trolls from Week 8 in college football
UCF and South Carolina also delivered trolls after their respective upset victories.
Wisconsin uses stifling defense to pull of upset of No. 16 USC
USC transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help Wisconsin surprise the No. 16 Trojans 24-7 on Saturday night.
Former Trojans back Bryan Jackson, Wisconsin upset No. 16 Southern California 24-7
— Southern California transfer Bryan Jackson scored a first-half touchdown against his former team to help Wisconsin surprise the No. 16 Trojans 24-7 on Saturday night.
Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins: Full Highlights (1:59)
Week 8 live: UCF shocks No. 2 BYU in Orlando
Top moments and what we're seeing from around college football.
Minnesota's last-second FG lifts Gophers over No. 15 Iowa
Minnesota hit a 46-yard FG as time expired to beat No. 15 Iowa 13-10 Saturday to claim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the second time in 12 years.
Drzewiecki's field goal as time expires lifts Minnesota past No. 15 Iowa, 13-10
— Luke Drzewiecki kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and Minnesota beat No. 15 Iowa 13-10 Saturday to claim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the first time since 2023 and second time in 12 years.
No. 9 UCLA rallies past Michigan State 28-10 for its first 7-0 start since 2005
— Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass and handed off for three others as No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10 on Saturday for the Bruins' first 7-0...
Aidan Laughery, Collin Dixon score TDs as Illinois beats Oregon 21-10
— Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a touchdown and Collin Dixon made a diving catch for a 23-yard score late in the fourth quarter as Illinois defeated Oregon 21-10 on Saturday.
Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Full Highlights (1:14)
Curt Cignetti: Indiana's offense 'struggled to say the least' in win over Michigan (0:48)
Cignetti debated benching Hoover as Hoosiers eke out OT win at Michigan
Josh Hoover had a 4-yard TD run in overtime and No. 6 Indiana kept Michigan out of the end zone in a 13-6 win -- the Hoosiers' first at the Big House since 1967.
Hoover's TD run lifts No. 6 Indiana to 13-6 OT win at Michigan, its 1st win at Big House since 1967
— Josh Hoover is banged up and was almost benched because of his injuries.
Resurgent UCLA nabs in-state QB Boyd for 2028 recruiting class
UCLA secured a potential quarterback for the future with a commitment from in-state four-star recruit Josiah Boyd, who is No. 112 in the SC Next ESPN Junior 300.
Aidan Chiles throws for 3 TD, runs in 2 more, and No. 24 Northwestern beats Rutgers 42-14
— Aidan Chiles threw for three touchdowns for the third time this season and rushed for two others to lead No. 24 Northwestern past Rutgers 42-14 on Saturday for a fourth straight victory.
Rutgers QB Lonergan exits with apparent head injury
Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan will not return to Saturday's game at Northwestern after suffering an apparent head injury on a big hit, coach Greg Schiano said.
Notre Dame's CJ Carr uses bye week to watch brother Tommy's first start for Michigan
Week 8 is Notre Dame's bye week, meaning Tommy Carr had a special spectator in attendance for his first start: his brother CJ.
Hoosiers' backfield at full strength as Martin available vs. Michigan
Indiana RB Khobie Martin, who suffered a broken forearm in the season opener, was available but did not play in the Hoosiers' 13-6 overtime victory vs. Michigan.
Michigan turns to QB Carr for first start against Indiana
Michigan freshman quarterback Tommy Carr made his first start Saturday against No. 6 Indiana.
Miami's 2001 throwback look headlines best uniforms of college football Week 8
The Hurricanes are the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in over two decades, and they're honoring the early-2000s glory days with their Week 8 threads.
Poise of Michigan QB Tommy Carr 'second to none'
Beyond his famous surname and before last week's rally, Carr built a reputation for being unflappable.
Ranking the top 25 college football players midway through the 2026 season
Our college football experts rerank the top 25 players midway through the 2026 season.
SEC elimination games, tests for new top 2 and 26 other things to watch in Week 8
Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU face road challenges, while Miami and BYU try to avoid the upset bug.
Locksley 'at peace' with Maryland firing, open to NFL, college OC jobs
Coach Mike Locksley says he's "at peace" with his firing by Maryland, telling ESPN that he's open to jobs in the NFL or offensive coordinator duties at a "championship" school.
2026 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 5-0 | 7-0 |
| Ohio State | 4-0 | 6-1 |
| Indiana | 4-1 | 7-1 |
| Northwestern | 3-1 | 6-1 |
| Minnesota | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| USC | 3-2 | 6-2 |
| Purdue | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Illinois | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Oregon | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Iowa | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Nebraska | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Michigan | 1-3 | 4-3 |
| Washington | 1-3 | 4-3 |
| Rutgers | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Penn State | 0-4 | 3-4 |
| Maryland | 0-4 | 2-5 |
| Michigan State | 0-5 | 2-6 |