Week 8 Preview: USC–Notre Dame, The Holy War, Ole Miss–UGA, Bama vs Tenn | Just Another CFB Podcast

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Week 8 delivers some of the most storied rivalries and playoff-shaping matchups all season. On this episode of Just Another College Football Podcast, we break down USC at Notre Dame, The Holy War (BYU vs Utah or which “Holy War” angle you run), Ole Miss at UGA, and the Third Saturday in October showdown between Alabama and Tennessee.

USC vs. Notre Dame rolls into South Bend with national implications. The Irish open as ~9.5-point favorites in many books. USC, under Lincoln Riley, ranks very well in EPA/play and EPA/pass metrics, meaning this won’t be a pushover. Trends, history in this rivalry, and betting edges will all matter.

Then there’s The Holy War—whether you frame it as BYU vs. Utah, or another religious rivalry game on the schedule, this one always delivers emotional intensity, key storylines (coaching, injuries, revenge), and potentially playoff fallout.

Ole Miss at Georgia is an SEC Top-10 clash in Athens. Ole Miss comes in undefeated and has an explosive offense. Georgia wants to reassert itself at home in a marquee matchup. 

And you can’t ignore the Third Saturday in October — Alabama vs. Tennessee carries rivalry weight, tradition, and division implications. Historically, Alabama leads the series 59–40–7. 

We’ll preview keys, betting angles, bold calls, and what to watch for each game. Hit subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts — Week 8 may define how the rest of the season plays out.