AL.com’s college football staff picks for Week 8 of 2026 season
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Key Points:
- AL.com college football staff have made their picks against the spread for key 2026 season games, including major SEC matchups featuring Alabama and Auburn.
- Most staff predict Indiana to cover the spread against Michigan, while Tennessee is favored over South Carolina by the majority.
- LSU is widely projected to beat Auburn, with scores ranging around LSU 28-37 to Auburn 14-28, and Alabama is expected to defeat Texas A&M by double digits.
- Opinions on other games like Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State and Ole Miss vs. Texas are more divided among staffers.
- Current staff standings show Izzy Gould leading with a 43-27 record, followed by Jerry Humphrey and Nick Kelly tied at 40-30.
