BYU and Texas Tech face tough losses in Week 8 of college football
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

In Week 8 of college football, both BYU and Texas Tech suffered significant losses. BYU's defeat raised concerns among analysts about their performance as the season progresses. Texas Tech's loss also prompted discussions around the team's strategies moving forward. Experts analyzed these games to determine the implications for both programs. The evaluation of how these setbacks will impact their upcoming matchups is underway.
- •BYU and Texas Tech lost crucial games in Week 8
- •Analysts express concerns about BYU's performance
- •Texas Tech's strategies under scrutiny after defeat
- •Both teams need to adjust heading into future matchups
- 12:50 PMESPN NCAAF — Week 8 takeaways: How concerning are BYU and Texas Tech's losses?
"Our college football experts break down the most important things they saw in last week's games.
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