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Best College Football Bets Week 8: Picks, Predictions & Schedules

The Tennessee Volunteers pulled off a stunning victory on Saturday, overcoming Alabama for the first time in 16 years. As the fans stormed the field, the Vols stormed the rankings. Tennessee are ranked No. 3 in the nation following Saturday's nail-biting performance, while the Tide drop down to No. 6. The Georgia Bulldogs sit first in the AP Top 25 with Ohio State on their tail, and the shake up in the top four makes the run into the postseason even more interesting.

Week 8 brings us another slate of top-tier competition. Clemson host Syracuse, with both teams undefeated and Syracuse climbing the rankings, currently sitting at No. 14. Alabama get no rest from the competition of the SEC, heading back home to Bryant-Denny to play host to the No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs, and Oklahoma State will need to shake off their disappointing collapse against TCU in order to focus on the Texas Longhorns, who crushed the Sooners the week before last in a 49-0 slaughtering before beating Iowa State last time out.

College Football Schedule Week 8 – Game info: No. 20 Texas Longhorns @ No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys

Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
Date: 22 October 2022
Time: 3:30pm EST
Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium - Stillwater, Oklahoma
TV Channel: ABC
Live Stream: Fubo TV
Live Radio: Longhorn IMG Radio Network/104.9 The Horn (Austin Flagship); SiriusXM channel 83 and SXM App channel 83.

The Cowboys were up 24-7 early in the second quarter on the road at TCU last Saturday, in what looked like a game that could get very one-sided in a hurry. What followed was a disappointing second half performance that allowed TCU all the way back into the game, eventually winning it in overtime.

The Longhorns come into this one off of strong wins in back-to-back games, including the blowout victory over Oklahoma. Quinn Ewers has made some plays that have the Longhorns fan base ignited, making this an interesting road game for Texas.

Texas vs Oklahoma State Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Moneyline - College Football Odds Week 8

Moneyline: Texas Longhorns -245, Oklahoma State Cowboys +195

Spread: Texas -6.5, Oklahoma State +6.5

Total: Over/Under 61 

Texas vs Oklahoma State Preview

The Cowboys had a two-minute drill to score a field goal and ensure a road win at the weekend, but sputtered when it mattered the most, allowing the game to trickle into overtime. Spencer Sanders had played well in the first half but seemingly faded as the game went on and the Cowboys struggled to move the football consistently.

They now face a Texas Longhorns team that’s found an identity in a hurry after a shaky start to the season. Quinn Ewers is back on the field having thrown seven touchdowns in his last two games, alongside one of the nation’s greatest running backs in Bijan Robinson.

Robinson was great in 2021, but looks like he’s about to blow that performance out of the water having returned to Texas for the 2022 campaign. With 10 rushing touchdowns so far this year, Bijan is just one shy of last season's total, and has already racked up 780 rushing yards.

While Texas goes into the game as the lower seed, they’re also the favorite. A 6.5-point spread in favor of the Longhorns is an interesting line considering Oklahoma State’s only loss of the season came last weekend in double overtime. I’d attribute that to some leaky run defense, and with Bijan Robinson rolling into town, that could spell disaster for the Cowboys D.

Texas vs Oklahoma State Predictions and Picks

A 61-point total feels like a lot considering the Longhorns defensive performance in the last two weeks. The Longhorns forced two big turnovers against Iowa State, and did an impressive job closing out the Cyclones run game. They’ve given up 21 points in total in their last two games, and only allowed more than that on one occasion this season, during their 37-34 loss to Texas Tech.

The Longhorns held Alabama to 20 points earlier in the season, their lowest total of the year so far, and I’m not sure this Oklahoma State team has the outlets to overcome the strength of that Longhorns defense.

If the Cowboys offense can’t stay on the field, and the Longhorns can run the ball effectively, they can bleed a lot of clock on extended drives. I’m expecting a big day on 20+ carries for Bijan Robinson, so I’ll take the under in the game here.

The Pick: Under 61 points

Because I’m expecting such a strong day running the football from Texas, I also believe they will do enough to clear the spread and keep Oklahoma State to a fairly low total. Quinn Ewers could have a great day with the Cowboys defense keying in on the run, and I’m picturing the score somewhere around the 31-17 mark. So while I like the over, I like Texas to cover the spread on the road too.

The Pick: Texas Longhorns -6.5 (-110)

College Football Schedule Week 8 – Game info: No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs @ No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide

Mississippi State vs Alabama
Date: 22 October 2022
Time: 7:00pm EST
Venue: Bryant Denny Stadium - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
TV Channel: ESPN Network
Live Stream: Fubo TV
Live Radio: Sirius 85

Mississippi State vs Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Moneyline - College Football Odds Week 8

Moneyline: Mississippi State Bulldogs +900, Alabama Crimson Tide -1500

Spread: Mississippi State +21, Alabama -21

Total: Over/Under 60.5 

Mississippi State vs Alabama Preview

I haven’t seen Alabama play like they did against Tennessee for quite some time. Tennessee are a good football team, but the Crimson Tide sure made it hard on themselves with unnecessary penalties and costly mistakes. ‘Bama allowed 52 points on the day, the most they’ve allowed in over 100 years, dating all the way back to 1907. While the Tide’s offense kept them in it, and they almost won the game, Nick Saban is not going to take that performance well. I’m glad I wasn’t a part of Alabama’s practice this week, I’ll say that much.

While the outcome was far from ideal, you can’t pin it on Bryce Young. He threw for 455 yards and two touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs had 103 yards and three touchdowns of his own in the ground game.

Mississippi State have played some good football this season, but they really struggled last weekend against Kentucky. They failed to get any pressure on Will Levis throughout the game, getting dominated by Kentucky's offensive line. Kentucky ran the football really well and ultimately controlled the game, while the Bulldogs barely ran the ball at all.

Will Rogers is going to need to outperform himself on Saturday, and he’s already performing extremely well. The Bulldogs need to protect him well and allow him to see the field. It’s going to take one almighty effort to keep up with Alabama on the road, where Rogers has struggled a little compared to his performances at home.

Mississippi State vs Alabama Predictions and Picks

I’ve included this game today because I love the picks. Nick Saban will be asking his players to prove their worth this weekend. It’s a revenge tour, and Mississippi State is the unlucky recipient. Saban doesn’t like to be made a fool off, and giving up historic numbers last weekend, then being dropped out of the top five will have the legendary coach enraged.

Alabama will roll out at home and aim to crush Mississippi State to prove a point and we could be talking about 70 points, with the Tide refusing to let up in the fourth quarter. It’ll be down to the Bulldogs to stop it, and I’m not sure they’re going to be able to.

The Pick: Alabama -21 (-110)

While I like Alabama to tear away and offload a lot of pent up anger on the Bulldogs on Saturday, I still respect Will Rogers and what he’s been able to do. He’s thrown 23 touchdowns so far this season and is limiting turnovers with only four interceptions.

Rogers can squeeze three touchdowns out on the road at a minimum, and anything more may start to threaten the spread a little, but both scenarios are good for the over. I have Alabama scoring 40+, so I only need 21 from Rogers and the Bulldogs.

The Pick: Over 60.5 points

College Football Schedule Week 8 – Game info: No. 9 UCLA Bruins @ No. 10 Oregon Ducks

UCLA vs Oregon
Date: 22 October 2022
Time: 3:30pm EST
Venue: Autzen Stadium - Eugene, Oregon
TV Channel: FOX
Live Stream: Fubo TV
Live Radio: Oregon Sports Network | Local: KUJZ-FM 95.3 (Eugene) | KFXX-AM 1080 (Portland) | Sirius: 133 | XM: 197

UCLA vs Oregon Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Moneyline - College Football Odds Week

Moneyline: UCLA Bruins +190, Oregon Ducks -235

Spread: UCLA +6, Oregon -6

Total: Over/Under 69.5 

UCLA heads into Autzen Stadium to face the Ducks having scored 40+ points in each of their last three games, and all but one of their games all season. They’ve scored on Washington and Utah, and will be looking to do the same against Oregon.

The Ducks opened the season with a woeful performance against current No. 1-ranked Georgia, scoring just three points and failing to find the end zone. Since then, they’ve turned their offense around, putting up at least 41 points in each of their games.

So, high-scoring offensive football appears to be on the cards in this one, with the over/under bar set pretty high at 69.5. The question is whether both of these offenses show up in spades.

UCLA @ Oregon Preview

This game has the feeling of a ‘blink and you might miss a touchdown’ kind of game.

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson is having the best year of his career, with a career high completion percentage sitting at 74.8 per cent, and a 15-2 touchdown to interception rate. Now in his fifth year, Thompson-Robinson is putting a good show on tape for pro scouts to take a flier on him as a dual-threat QB in the mid-to-late rounds.

Running back Zach Charbonnet will likely be gone by then, having shown consistently why he’s one of the most threatening running backs in college football. Charbonnet had a season high 198 yards and a touchdown against Utah as the Bruins pulled off an impressive victory against another ranked opponent.

Oregon will be their toughest test yet, with plenty of scoring power of their own. Bo Nix is delivering under pressure, with 20 touchdowns total, 12 passing and eight rushing.

Oregon has their own running back threat in sophomore Bucky Irving. The former Minnesota transfer moved to the Ducks in the offseason and won the starting job. While he hasn’t had the volume that Charbonnet has on the other sideline, he’s still averaging a sturdy 7.2 yards per carry and is proving a reliable runner.

The Ducks probably edge this defensively, with a very strong group including linebackers Noah Sewell, and DJ Johnson and defensive end Brandon Dorlus. Those guys could end up the difference makers in what could be a very tight game down the stretch.

UCLA vs Oregon Predictions and Picks

Betting the over when the line is set just shy of 70 points always feels somewhat obnoxious, but we’re doing it anyway.

This game is going to be an extremely fun watch for the neutrals, and likely a tennis match for those watching in the stadium. I can see these two teams going back and forth all night with explosive drives, big runs and ultimately, a lot of points.

I’ll take the over, and I’m really looking forward to sitting down to watch this one.

The Pick: Over 69.5 points

The Ducks haven’t been tested by a top-tier team since they played Georgia in Week 1. On the one hand that’s given them time to find themselves, settle in and get the whole team singing in harmony. On the flipside, it means they’re fairly unproven against college football's strongest opposition.

I really like the Bruins. I think their offense is every bit as smooth as the Ducks, and while Oregon might be blessed with a more talented front seven, I feel good about Dorian Thompson-Robinson and the Bruins scoring plenty of points of their own. Make no mistake about it, this is a huge game for him. If he plays well, he’ll elevate his stock dramatically.

Throw a big game for Charbonnet into the mix and I think UCLA keeps it close enough to try and steal the win on the last drive.

The Pick: UCLA Bruins +6.5 (-110)