Week 8 college football predictions preview the season's second half, with analysts picking Texas Tech, LSU, Indiana, and BYU to cover the spread.
01Summary
- 01Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer are tied at midseason with records of 44-18 and 46-16 straight up, respectively.
- 02Crawford and Hummer both pick LSU (-6.5) to cover against Auburn, though Crawford predicts a closer 31-24 win.
- 03Hummer selects Indiana (-7.5) to beat Michigan 20-10, citing Indiana's top-ranked rush defence.
- 04Crawford picks Texas Tech (-10.5) to defeat Cincinnati 41-23, noting Texas Tech's unbeaten record and defensive scoring.
- 05Hummer predicts BYU (-6.5) to win 27-24 while Crawford picks BYU 31-21, both citing UCF's competitiveness.
02Why it matters
These picks highlight which teams could strengthen their postseason credentials as the College Football Playoff race intensifies, affecting fans' expectations for their teams' championship chances.
Answers are generated by AI from the story summary; they are not investment, health or legal advice.





