B/R's 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket Projections and Predictions after Week 8
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Key Points:
- Week 7 of the 2026 college football season saw five of the seven highest-ranked teams lose, with Week 8 continuing the trend as three undefeated teams and several Top 25 programs fell, significantly altering the College Football Playoff (CFP) outlook.
- In Week 8, Cincinnati defeated Texas Tech, UCF upset BYU in double overtime with a backup quarterback, and Texas narrowly beat Ole Miss despite a poor second half and numerous penalties, leaving both teams on the playoff bubble.
- Utah secured a key Big 12 victory over Houston, capitalizing on losses by Texas Tech and BYU to lead the conference, while Kentucky, under new coach Will Stein, has surged to a 7-1 record with wins over several SEC teams, now topping the conference standings.
- Looking ahead to Week 9, Texas Tech faces a must-win game against Arizona to stay in CFP contention, Florida aims to continue its upset streak against Georgia, and Ohio State will debut freshman quarterback Luke Fahey in a challenging road game at USC.
