College football scores, schedule, NCAA top 25 rankings, games: Notre Dame, Texas A&M in action

NCAA football scores, live updates and highlights from the full slate of Week 8 action on Saturday

Saturday's college football schedule features 18 of the AP top 25 teams in action during what figures to be a consequential day of mid-October action. While a pair of top-15 SEC clashes highlight the slate, there is plenty throughout the day's three viewing windows to keep fans occupied.

No. 6 Miami travels to Louisville in the noon window as the unbeaten Hurricanes look to continue their storybook start led by star quarterback Cam Ward. However, the Cardinals are just a 5-point underdog and had no problem taking out the 'Canes on the road last season.

The afternoon window is highlighted by a pair of ranked battles No. 24 Michigan travels to No. 22 Illinois for a Big Ten clash on CBS. At the same time, No. 11 Tennessee hosts No. 7 Alabama in a battle of one-loss SEC teams with College Football Playoff ambitions. An injury-riddled Notre Dame team also faces a test in the afternoon as the No. 12 Fighting Irish travel to face 5-2 Georgia Tech.

While the evening window's top attraction is No. 1 Texas vs. No. 5 Georgia, No. 8 LSU and No. 9 Iowa State will also be in action against conference foes. The Tigers are traveling to face a plucky Arkansas team while the Cyclones host UCF.

CBS Sports will be here every step of the way to update you with the latest scores, highlights and storylines throughout the evening. 

All times Eastern

College football scores, schedule: Week 8

No. 10 Clemson 48, Virginia 31 -- Recap
No. 16 Indiana 56, Nebraska 7 -- Recap
No. 6 Miami 52, Louisville 45 -- Recap
No. 19 Missouri 21, Auburn 17 -- Recap
No. 12 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech -- ESPN -- GameTracker
No. 24 Michigan at No. 22 Illinois -- CBS -- LIVE updates
No. 7 Alabama at No. 11 Tennessee -- ABC -- LIVE updates
No. 14 Texas A&M at Mississippi State -- SEC Network -- GameTracker
No. 8 LSU at Arkansas -- 7 p.m. on ESPN -- Expert picks, preview
No. 17 Kansas State at West Virginia -- 7:30 p.m. on Fox
No. 5 Georgia at No. 1 Texas -- 7:30 p.m. on ABC -- Expert picks, preview
UCF at No. 9 Iowa State -- 7:30 pm.. on FS1
Check out the entire Week 8 scoreboard

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• Casting call: Arizona State coach to hold open tryouts at kicker 
• Start respecting Indiana: Hoosiers have emerged as legit CFP threat from Big Ten
• Oklahoma not ready for SEC: Sooners cratering under Venables in debut
• Brady Cook's heroics: Missouri QB returns from hospital, leads come from behind win
• ATS picks, predictions: College football picks for key top-25 games
• College football rankings: CBS Sports 134 | AP Top 25
• Viewer's guide: What to watch in Week 8

[Oct 19, 2024 at 5:54 pm ET · Cameron Salerno]

Colorado in control at halftime

HALF: Colorado 28, Arizona 7

Colorado has looked impressive through the first 30 minutes against Arizona. Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders is 15 of 21 for 173 yards and has three total touchdowns. Colorado's defense has held Arizona to 143 yards of total offense and limited star WR Tetairoa McMillan to just two catches for 15 yards. This has been a great response from Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes after a loss to Kansas State last weekend at home.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 5:44 pm ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Illinois leading vs. Michigan

3Q: No. 22 Illinois 13, No. 24 Michigan 7

Illinois has a lead in the third quarter against Michigan thanks to a strong showing from quarterback Luke Altmyer. The junior leads the Illini with 68 yards through the air and 47 on the ground as Illinois hopes to knock off Michigan for the first time since 2009. Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle has struggled to find consistent offense, throwing for only 45 yards on 10 attempts. Running back Kalel Mullings has the game's only points for Michigan. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 5:38 pm ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Third Saturday in October one to forget

HALF: No. 7 Alabama 7, No. 11 Tennessee 0

Tennessee was held scoreless in the first half for the third straight game as Alabama took a narrow one-score lead into halftime at Neyland Stadium. Jalen Milroe's connection with Ryan Williams for a touchdown has been the only difference as both teams failed to clear 50 yards on the ground. 

Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava had to leave the game and enter the tent after appearing to hit his head on the ground, but he returned to the game. Still, he is sitting at 100 yards on 7-of-14 completion. Iamaleava has not cleared 200 yards through the air since Week 2. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 5:28 pm ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Baylor jumps on Texas Tech

2Q: Baylor 17, Texas Tech 0

This matchup features first-place Texas Tech against last-place Baylor, but the Bears have taken advantage of big plays to take an early lead. Running back Bryson Washington broke away for a 44-yard rush to the edge of the end zone before punching it in. Similarly, returner Josh Cameron got stopped at the one-yard line on a punt return and Washington converted one play later. 

The win would be a much-needed positive moment for Baylor, which has started 2-4 and 0-3 in conference play. To the contrary, it would be a frustrating break for Texas Tech, which has clawed its way back into Big 12 contention following a slow 1-1 start. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 4:37 pm ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Buffs rolling early

1Q: Colorado 14, Arizona 0

Colorado is dominating Arizona early in the first quarter behind a hot start from quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The Buffs defense forced a three-and-out on the opening Arizona possession and were able to quickly leverage their first two chances into touchdowns. Sanders has hit on all five of his attempts for 71 yards, including a shovel pass to Drelon Miller for a score. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 3:39 pm ET · David Cobb]

Missouri pulls one from the fire

Final: Missouri 21, Auburn 17

Missouri trailed 17-3 in the third quarter and was banged up. But quarterback Brady Cook returned from injury and led a 17-play 95-yard touchdown drive to lift the Tigers to a comeback victory. Jamal Roberts capped the drive on a touchdown run with 46 second remaining. Auburn fell to 2-5 (0-4 SEC) with the loss as its offense sputtered down the stretch. It wasn't pretty, but this was a win Missouri desperately needed, and it found a way.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 3:25 pm ET · John Talty]

Reflecting on an Alabama vs. Tennessee classic

No. 11 Tennessee is hosting No. 7 Alabama in a game that is set to begin momentarily. It was just two years ago that the Volunteers broke through and ended a 15-game losing streak against the Crimson Tide. To recount the day, CBS Sports talked to a host of players, fans, administrators and more to tell the story of the 2022 Alabama-Tennessee game. 

Sawed posts and sweet cigars: An oral history of the 2022 Tennessee-Alabama epic

John Talty

[Oct 19, 2024 at 3:15 pm ET · David Cobb]

Michigan vs. Illinois preview

After a thrilling 50-49 overtime win against Purdue last week, No. 22 Illinois must refocus quickly as the Illini welcome No. 24 Michigan for a Big Ten showdown on CBS. The Wolverines are coming off a bye week and looking to tackle a challenging second half of their schedule in style. The game will be the first between ranked teams at Illinois' Memorial Stadium since 2000, and it's the second sellout of the season for the Illini. That should equate to a charged atmosphere as Illinois and Michigan square off in the day's only matchup between ranked Big Ten teams.

Michigan vs. Illinois live stream, where to watch, TV channel, prediction, pick, spread, football game odds

David Cobb

[Oct 19, 2024 at 3:01 pm ET · David Cobb]

To the wire in Louisville

4Q: Miami 38, Louisville 38

Louisville cashed in a fake punt with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Duke Watson, tying a barnburner with Miami at 38 with 13:22 remaining. Miami has been living life on the edge in recent weeks, and the unbeaten 'Canes are in another ACC dogfight coming down the stretch. The quarterbacks have combined for seven touchdown passes with no interceptions. Now, it's Cam Ward's turn.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:58 pm ET · Will Backus]

Cook returns, gives Missouri a spark 

Early 4Q: Auburn 17, Missouri 14

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook exited Saturday's Week 8 game against Auburn with an apparent ankle injury but returned in the second half to try to spark a comeback. Initially hobbled early in the first quarter, Cook slipped on the turf three plays after getting up slow from a sack, and he remained on the turf for some time. But with his ankle taped, he returned in the third quarter with Missouri down 17-6. 

Cook immediately led Missouri on its first touchdown drive of the game, connecting with wide receiver Mookie Cooper for a gain of 78 yards on third-and-10 near the third quarter. Marcus Carroll finished the possession with a 2-yard rushing score one play later, and Cook rushed for a successful 2-point conversion to cut Auburn's lead to 17-14. 

Brady Cook injury: Missouri QB returns from hospital, leads No. 19 Tigers to comeback win over Auburn

Will Backus

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:51 pm ET · David Cobb]

Statement showing for Indiana

Early 4Q: Indiana 42, Nebraska 7

Indiana has built an insurmountable lead on Nebraska by dominating in all phases of the game. Shawn Asbury highlighted a big third quarter for the Hoosiers wit a 78-yard interception return to set up a touchdown that gave IU a 35-7 lead. The play effectively led to a 14-point swing and left the Cornhuskers with a massive deficit. One storyline to watch for the Hoosiers, however, is the health of quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who left the game with a hand injury.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:30 pm ET · Will Backus]

Louisville and Miami in a boxing match 

Early 3Q: No. 6 Miami 31, Louisville 24 

Louisville's game against Miami is entering peak silly territory. Miami opened the second half with a 14-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that took almost seven minutes off the clock to take a 31-17 lead. The Cardinals answered immediately with a 100-yard touchdown on the ensuing kickoff, courtesy of wide receiver Caullin Lacy. And then Louisville's defense, on short rest, forced a fumble deep in Miami territory that the Cardinals were able to jump on. An absolute carnival ride, and it's glorious. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:25 pm ET · David Cobb]

Clemson hits the gas

Late 3Q: Clemson 31, Virginia 10

Clemson's offensive resurgence has continued today against Virignia. The Tigers scored on touchdown drives of 90 and 68 yards to begin the second half. The star has been Antonio Williams, who has a 36-yard rushing touchdown, three receptions for 44 yards and a completion for 34 yards. The Tigers have also been salty defensively, forcing four straight Virginia punts over the second and third quarters.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:19 pm ET · David Cobb]

Disastrous day for Mizzou continues

3Q: Auburn 17, Missouri 3

Missouri star receiver Luther Burden has been quiet in the pass game today and just mad a catastrophic special teams error. He was attempting to return a punt from inside the Missouri 20-yard line but couldn't corral it. The ball went shooting toward the end zone, and an Auburn player fell on it to give the Tigers a 17-3 lead. Mizzou is navigating this game without quarterback Brady Cook or star running back Nate Noel, both of whom were injured in the fist half. That will make a comeback all the more difficult.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 2:13 pm ET · Will Backus]

Coleman sparks Auburn 

Early 3Q: Auburn 10, Missouri 3 

Auburn desperately needed a spark against Missouri after a lackluster offensive first half. The Tigers got just that chance by opening the second half with the ball. They marched to Missouri's 47-yard line, where quarterback Payton Thorne -- who exited briefly earlier in the drive with an apparent injury -- uncorked a deep ball to freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman. Coleman hauled it in well beyond Missouri's secondary and trotted into the end zone for the biggest play of the day. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:47 pm ET · David Cobb]

Miami in a battle with Louisville

Half: Miami 24, Louisville 17

Miami star quarterback Cam Ward completed 9 of 15 passes for 143 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the first half as the Hurricanes opened up a 24-17 lead on Louisville. The Cardinals committed a catastrophic fumble while pinned deep in their own territory. Simeon Barrow forced it for Miami, and Raul Aguirre Jr. fell on it to give the Hurricanes a 10-point edge. However, Louisville rebounded with a quick-strike drive just before the half to set up a 22-yard field goal as the second quarter ended.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:44 pm ET · David Cobb]

Clemson rallies in second quarter

Half: Clemson 17, Virginia 10

Virginia led 10-3 early in the second quarter before the Tigers rallied with a pair of touchdown drives to take a 17-10 lead into the break. Cade Klubnik is 11 of 16 passing for 130 yards. But he did throw an interception that set the Cavaliers up with a short field for their only touchdown of the half. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:42 pm ET · David Cobb]

Nebraska in a corner

Half: Indiana 28, Nebraska 7

The first half was a long disaster for Nebraska, which needs a win to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016. The Cornhuskers have no answer for Indiana's high-powered attack and have been gashed for explosive plays on the ground and through the air. The Hoosiers have yet to trail at any point this season, and barring a wild comeback from Nebraska in the second half, they are on their way to 7-0 under first-year coach Curt Cignetti.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:37 pm ET · Will Backus]

UCLA working towards first Big Ten win 

Half: UCLA 21, Rutgers 10 

There's a lot of chaotic games on at the moment, but UCLA certainly deserves some attention. The Bruins are fighting hard for their first Big Ten win against Rutgers, a team that many viewed as a high-level competitor before the year began. UCLA has already set a season-high in points by scoring 21 after just two quarters of play. It scored a touchdown on three of its four offensive drives in the first half. Quarterback Ethan Garbers has been particularly effective; he completed 21 of his 25 first-half pass attempts for 224 yards and two touchdowns.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:08 pm ET · Will Backus]

Disastrous start for Oklahoma 

Early 1Q: South Carolina 21, Oklahoma 0 

South Carolina leads Oklahoma by three scores. The Gamecocks have had one offensive possession, and less than six minutes have passed on the game clock. To call what Oklahoma is going through a metldown would be the understatement of the year. Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. threw an interception on the first play of the game. South Carolina cashed that in with a 3-yard rushing touchdown from running back Raheim Sanders. Three plays after that, South Carolina's defense returned an Oklahoma fumble 36 yards for a touchdown. 

Just to add insult to injury, Gamecocks defensive back Nick Emmanwori -- who had South Carolina's first interception of the game -- snagged another hapless Hawkins pass out of the air and returned it 65 yards for South Carolina's third score. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET · David Cobb]

Indiana is rolling

Early 2Q: Indiana 14, Nebraska 0

In a scene that's become all too familiar for Nebraska fans, the Cornhuskers can't get out of their own way early in a Big Ten road showdown. Their kick returner stepped out of bounds on the 1-yard line to pin the offense deep on its first possession. Then, a promising drive stalled on a fourth-and-short fumble deep in IU territory. The Hoosiers capitalized with a surgical 6-play, 88-yard touchdown drive.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 12:47 pm ET · Will Backus]

Missouri QB Cook exits game against Auburn 

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook exited Saturday's Week 8 game against Auburn with an apparent ankle injury. Initially hobbled early in the first quarter following a sack, Cook slipped on the turf three plays later and stayed down. 

Cook was eventually able to jog to Missouri's locker room. He completed three of his four pass attempts for 37 yards before leaving the game. With his ankle taped, the expectation is that he will return to the game, according to the ESPN broadcast.

Brady Cook injury: Missouri QB returns from hospital, leads No. 19 Tigers to comeback win over Auburn

Will Backus

[Oct 19, 2024 at 12:38 pm ET · Will Backus]

There's Cam Ward 

Late 1Q: No. 6 Miami 10, Louisville 7 

We've got a track race in Louisville. The Cardinals stole some early momentum with a 43-yard touchdown run, courtesy of Isaac Brown, but it didn't take long for the Hurricanes to roar right back. They marched all the way to Louisville's 27-yard line behind the legs of running back Mark Fletcher Jr. There, quarterback Cam Ward dropped back to pass against a four-man front. His initial reads weren't open, so he scrambled to his left, reset his feet and delivered a strike to Jacolby George in the back corner of the end zone. George made a nice catch to secure the touchdown and give his team the lead back. 

[Oct 19, 2024 at 12:21 pm ET · David Cobb]

Army and Indiana refuse to trail

Army and Indiana are the only FBS teams who haven't trailed for a single second of a single game entering Week 8 action. Both are already ahead 7-0 in the noon slate. The No. 23 Black Knights got a touchdown run from star quarterback Bryson Daily early against East Carolina. No. 16 Indiana marched right down the field on Nebraska, converted a fourth-and-short, and then got a touchdown run from Justice Ellison.

[Oct 19, 2024 at 11:45 am ET · Chip Patterson]

Miami vs. Louisville prediction 

I think last year's meeting between these two says a lot about this Saturday's big-stage showdown, even with so many of the key players swapped out. Jeff Brohm is an excellent game-planner who can dial up up explosive plays. While Miami's defense can be disruptive, that group has also given up chunk plays the last couple of weeks. This has all the makings of a track meet that comes down to the final possessions. Your best play on sports betting apps is to tackle the total. Pick: Over 61.5 

Miami vs. Louisville live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

Chip Patterson

[Oct 19, 2024 at 11:30 am ET · Brad Crawford]

Plenty of games with major playoff implications 

How will perceived elites perform with their backs against the wall during college football's second half? We're in for a few potential season-defining matchups in the College Football Playoff picture for programs on the bubble before the end of October, including several inside the current top 15 of the AP Top 25 who appear to be leaking oil in recent weeks.

Most expected a battle of unbeatens Saturday in Knoxville for Alabama-Tennessee, but road upset losses as heavy favorites for the Crimson Tide and Volunteers this month have increased the stakes at Neyland Stadium. Alabama's defense is struggling and not playoff-caliber, at least at the moment, while Tennessee is wading through growing pains offensively with first-year starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

With the first set of College Football Playoff Rankings coming in a couple of weeks, résumés aren't yet complete and piling up quality wins is top priority as the second half of the season begins.

College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Alabama vs. Tennessee comes with high stakes, Texas Tech joins group

Brad Crawford

[Oct 19, 2024 at 11:15 am ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

An updated look at the Big 12 championship race 

The Big 12 was the first major conference to eliminate divisions and move to a No. 1 vs. No. 2 format. But after expanding to 16 teams for the first time in 2024, the race is shaping up to be the most chaotic yet. 

Right now, two teams -- BYU and Iowa State -- remain undefeated in Big 12 play. Texas Tech is the only other team without a conference loss. No other Big 12 squad completely controls their own destiny, especially since the full round robin schedule is gone. That said, only one team (TCU 2022) has made it through Big 12 play undefeated since the conference brought back the championship game in 2017. Losses are likely on the way. 

That would open the door for plenty of teams to insert themselves. 

Big 12 title contenders, tiebreaker scenarios: Eight teams harbor serious hopes after chaotic start to 2024

Shehan Jeyarajah

[Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00 am ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Big Ten title race in the picture 

When the Big Ten decided to move to an 18-team league without divisions, it set up a truly chaotic system. There are only two slots available in the Big Ten Championship Game with 18 teams vying for them. Many of the top contenders will not play each other. There could conceivably be half a dozen teams with the same exact conference record on pins and needles waiting for the tiebreaker. 

With that in mind, we decided to look at the state of the Big Ten race as we reach the halfway point of the regular season. There are only three undefeated teams remaining in the Big Ten: Oregon, Penn State and Indiana. 

But the field isn't limited to those names. 

Big Ten title race update after Oregon beats Ohio State: Tiebreaker scenarios with nine teams in mix

Shehan Jeyarajah

[Oct 19, 2024 at 10:30 am ET · Will Backus]

Key games for the SEC championship picture 

Almost half of the SEC still has a realistic path to the conference championship game. In fact, there's a scenario in which eight teams could end the regular season with 10 wins.  The fact that so many teams still have hope now speaks to the depth of the SEC. It also makes the next month well worth keeping watching. Here's how we handicap each team's place in a loaded race just past the midway point of the 2024 season, with some big games on the Week 8 slate.

SEC title contenders, tiebreaker scenarios: Texas a heavy favorite, but plenty of teams still in contention

Will Backus

[Oct 19, 2024 at 10:05 am ET · David Cobb]

What to keep an eye on 

For the second week in a row, the college football schedule is highlighted by seismic clashes between teams with national title aspirations as the season's second half begins with a bang. The headliner is an SEC showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 5 Georgia as the Longhorns look to remain among the sport's unbeaten and cement their claim as the nation's top squad.

As Week 8 action arrives, here's a viewer's guide to help you navigate through all of Saturday's games.

College football schedule, games 2024: What to watch in Week 8, TV channels, Saturday kickoff times

David Cobb