SEC struggles and Big Ten’s offensive woes dominate college football after Week 8

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

SEC struggles and Big Ten’s offensive woes dominate college football after Week 8
Summary

After Week 8 of the college football season, the SEC continues to show inconsistency, with only Georgia and Kentucky remaining with one league loss. The addition of a ninth conference game has contributed to confusion within standings. Meanwhile, the Big Ten is facing scoring challenges, with games featuring low point totals, reminiscent of past decades. Players outside the quarterback position are emerging as Heisman contenders due to poor QB performance across the conferences. The shift to a nine-game conference schedule has raised questions about playoff implications as teams navigate expanded member rosters while maintaining competitive balance.

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  • •Georgia and Kentucky are the only SEC teams with one league loss.
  • •Low-scoring games in the Big Ten raise concerns about offense.
  • •Heisman candidates may emerge from non-quarterback positions.
  • •The nine-game schedule complicates conference standings.
  • •Playoff expansion could alter future conference championship dynamics.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Crisis in SEC, Big Ten lead college football overreactions after Week 8
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The first two full months of the college football season are almost over. What's wrong in the SEC and Big Ten? They lead our Week 8 overreactions.

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