Miami dominates Pittsburgh, Big 12 teams struggle in Week 8

In Week 8 of college football, No. 1 Miami continued its undefeated streak, overpowering Pittsburgh 52-23 to improve to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in ACC play. Quarterback Darian Mensah recorded 387 passing yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Malachi Toney had a standout game with 194 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Big 12 faced a challenging day as No. 2 BYU lost to UCF in double overtime and No. 8 Texas Tech fell to Cincinnati 37-24, significantly diminishing their College Football Playoff chances. Additionally, South Carolina achieved a dramatic 27-24 win over No. 11 Tennessee, revitalizing their season after early struggles. Baylor's coach Dave Aranda is under scrutiny following a last-minute loss to Kansas, which ended a historic winning streak against the Jayhawks.

• 12:55 AMCBS Sports — College football winners, losers in Week 8: Big 12 loses momentum amid upsets, Miami's dominance continues