Texas holds off Ole Miss as Big 12 teams struggle in Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
In Week 8 of college football, No. 18 Texas defeated No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27, avoiding a third straight loss. Texas led 24-3 at halftime but had to fend off a strong Ole Miss comeback. Meanwhile, BYU faced disappointment with a 39-31 double-overtime loss to Central Florida, and No. 5 Texas Tech fell 37-24 against Cincinnati. Virginia Tech also found success, edging Clemson 20-16 on a late touchdown pass. Upcoming games will be pivotal for BYU's and Texas Tech's hopes in the playoff race, as they must prove themselves in critical matchups ahead.
- •Texas improves to 6-2 with win against Ole Miss
- •BYU loses in double overtime to Central Florida
- •Texas Tech drops to 5-3 after loss to Cincinnati
- •Virginia Tech secures thrilling 20-16 victory at Clemson
- •Upcoming weeks critical for BYU's playoff aspirations
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 flop, Texas fight lead college football winners and losers from Week 8
"The results from another crazy weekend in college football produced winners and losers. We break down the highs and lows from Week 8.
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