{"id":241425,"date":"2025-10-18T01:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T05:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/props.com\/?p=241425"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:56:15","slug":"cfb-week-8-predictions-expert-picks-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/props.com\/cfb-week-8-predictions-expert-picks-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"CFB Week 8 Predictions: Expert Picks &amp; Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to our College Football Week 8 picks! 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Let\u2019s dive into the Friday action and the weekend\u2019s top-ranked showdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-louisville-at-no-2-miami\">Louisville at No. 2 Miami <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an ACC showdown under the lights as Louisville (4\u20132, 1\u20131 ACC) looks to bounce back after an overtime heartbreaker against No. 24 Virginia. The Cardinals battled to the end \u2014 tying it at halftime and forcing OT before falling by three. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quarterback Miller Moss has quietly put together a solid year, throwing for over 1,300 yards with seven touchdowns and four picks. In his last two outings, Moss has tossed five touchdowns to two interceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami, meanwhile, is the nation\u2019s No. 2 team but hasn\u2019t looked invincible. The Hurricanes escaped Florida State last week by just six points, giving up 19 in the fourth quarter after only leading 14\u20133 at half.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick<\/strong>: Louisville +11.5 \u2014 The Cardinals\u2019 grit keeps this close late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-25-nebraska-at-minnesota\">No. 25 Nebraska at Minnesota<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All eyes are on Dylan Raiola. After a narrow three-point loss to Michigan, Raiola has rebounded with steady play \u2014 five touchdowns to four interceptions \u2014 leading wins over Michigan State and Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nebraska has handled inferior opponents well, and Minnesota\u2019s been shaky \u2014 dropping two of their last four and barely surviving the others. Expect Raiola to shine against a middling Gophers defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> Nebraska <strong>Moneyline<\/strong> \u2014 Raiola gets his get-right game.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/mNgPjuJUUH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Props.com Discord - CFB Week 6 Picks\" class=\"wp-image-239115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-90x11.jpg 90w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-180x21.jpg 180w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-270x32.jpg 270w, https:\/\/props.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PROPS-Discord-Banner-2-1-540x64.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-10-lsu-at-no-17-vanderbilt\"><strong>No. 10 LSU at No. 17 Vanderbilt <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SEC play opens Saturday with a surprising line \u2014 Vanderbilt favored by 2.5. Dave Portnoy likes Vandy as he bet $212,000 on them. The Commodores are 5\u20131 but coming off a 30\u201314 loss to Alabama, while LSU grinded out a 20\u201310 win over South Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garrett Nussmeier hasn\u2019t been a world-beater (three interceptions in his last three games), but LSU\u2019s defense is elite \u2014 allowing under 11 points in all but one of their games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> LSU +2.5 \u2014 The Tigers\u2019 defense flips the script in Nashville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-5-ole-miss-at-no-9-georgia\">No. 5 Ole Miss at No. 9 Georgia <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Top-10 fireworks in Athens. Ole Miss enters undefeated (6\u20130) but survived Washington State by just three points last week. Georgia, 5\u20131, rebounded from a tight Alabama loss with a grind-it-out win at Auburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gunner Stockton continues to steady the Bulldogs\u2019 offense, adding mobility with six rushing TDs \u2014 three in the past two games. He\u2019s thrown only one interception all season. Ole Miss has been sharp but inconsistent against strong fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> Georgia \u20137.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-11-tennessee-at-no-6-alabama\">No. 11 Tennessee at No. 6 Alabama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rivalry renewed. Tennessee\u2019s Joey Aguilera burst onto the scene with a 44\u201341 shootout against Georgia, but since then has cooled off \u2014 just five touchdowns to three picks over three lesser opponents. Alabama\u2019s Ty Simpson has found his stride again, with three touchdowns and 200 passing yards in last week\u2019s win over ranked Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tide have won three straight versus ranked foes since their season-opening loss to Florida State. Home-field advantage should keep it rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> Alabama \u20138.5 \u2014 Tide stay hot; Aguilera struggles in Tuscaloosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-20-usc-at-no-13-notre-dame\">No. 20 USC at No. 13 Notre Dame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>USC\u2019s Jordan Maviata continues to play like a Heisman dark horse \u2014 13 touchdowns, just two picks, and an option on the ground (four rushing scores). The Trojans handled Michigan 31\u201313 last week and look sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notre Dame rebounded from early losses to Miami and Texas A&amp;M with four straight wins, though against lighter competition. The Irish defense has tightened, but USC\u2019s battle-tested schedule gives them the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> USC +9.5 \u2014 Trojans cover, Maviata keeps it interesting in South Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-23-utah-at-no-15-byu\">No. 23 Utah at No. 15 BYU <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Battle of Utah is back \u2014 and it\u2019s a good one. BYU is undefeated (6\u20130) behind Bear Bachmeier, the Stanford transfer who\u2019s been dynamic with both arm and legs (two rushing TDs last week vs. Arizona). Utah, 5\u20131, has scored 42+ in consecutive Big 12 wins and looks rejuvenated offensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect fireworks: BYU\u2019s mobile QB meets Utah\u2019s balanced attack in a game that could decide who\u2019s for real in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick:<\/strong> Over 49.5 \u2014 Both teams trade blows in a classic late-night duel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cfb-week-8-predictions\">CFB Week 8 Predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Louisville\u2019s resilience gets tested against Miami\u2019s firepower.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dylan Raiola\u2019s return to form headlines Friday night.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LSU seeks redemption in Nashville.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgia and Ole Miss battle for SEC supremacy.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alabama\u2013Tennessee and USC\u2013Notre Dame headline a loaded prime-time slate.<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Battle of Utah could turn into a late-night thriller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>October football is heating up \u2014 and Week 8 delivers everything from freshman fireworks to playoff positioning. 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