BYU, Texas Tech, Oregon, and Tennessee struggle after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

After Week 8 of the college football season, BYU, Texas Tech, Oregon, and Tennessee are facing significant challenges. BYU loses in double overtime to UCF, ending their perfect season. Texas Tech's defeat to Cincinnati puts them in a precarious position regarding the Big 12 Championship. Oregon's hopes for a College Football Playoff berth dim after a loss to Illinois. Tennessee's offense struggles as they drop a close game against South Carolina after a high earlier in the season. Each team's position is more complicated heading into the final stretch of the season.
- •BYU loses to UCF in double overtime, ending undefeated season.
- •Texas Tech faces uncertain playoff fate after loss to Cincinnati.
- •Oregon's loss to Illinois jeopardizes College Football Playoff hopes.
- •Tennessee drops game against South Carolina, struggles on offense.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Biggest fallers in College Football after Week 8
"4 biggest fallers in college football after week 8 of the season.
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