Week 8 Chaos: College Football’s Undefeated Teams Fall in Stunning Upsets
Week 8 of the college football season delivered a seismic shakeup, with multiple top-ranked teams suffering unexpected defeats. The most shocking result came from Arizona State’s 26-22 upset over No. 7 Texas Tech, sealed with just 34 seconds remaining. The Red Raiders, who had rolled through their first six games and spent most of the season ranked near the top 10, saw their perfect record vanish in Tempe. Meanwhile, Utah remains one of only three undefeated teams left in the sport, rallying to knock off Houston. The Utes join Miami and UCLA as the last unbeatens standing, a stark contrast to a season where rival BYU once ranked in the top 5 and Texas Tech looked like a CFP contender.nnThe carnage extended beyond the Red Raiders. Iowa, ranked No. 15, fell on the road to unranked Minnesota, further disrupting the Big Ten hierarchy. The conference entered Saturday with three of the FBS’s five remaining undefeated teams, but that number dwindled as upsets mounted. The most bizarre finish occurred in Orlando, where UCF coach Scott Frost kept his offense on the field, only for quarterback Keyone Jenkins to spike the ball in a miscommunication, sealing the Knights’ fate. These results underscore the unpredictable nature of college football, where no lead is safe and every week brings new chaos.nnFor the teams that survived, the path forward remains treacherous. Ohio State, now one of just three undefeated teams left in the sport, enjoyed a bye in Week 8 but faces a daunting trip to USC in Week 9. The Buckeyes’ offense has been a concern, but receiver Jeremiah Smith recorded his 39th career receiving touchdown in Week 7 against Indiana, tying Braylon Edwards for the most in Big Ten history. That milestone highlights the talent still present in Columbus, even as the team searches for consistency. With the College Football Playoff picture wide open, Ohio State looks increasingly likely to make a run, especially in a season where traditional powers have stumbled.nnThis week’s upsets mark a historic low for undefeated teams. <
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