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2026 College Football Odds Week 8: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends on Biggest Games

Patrick Everson
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2026 College Football Odds Week 8: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends on Biggest Games

College Football Week 8 Odds include a Texas team suddenly in trouble, an Alabama also off two straight losses, and an Indiana outfit coming off its first setback in the last 23 games.

It's Ole Miss vs. Texas, Indiana vs. Michigan and Texas A&M vs. Alabama, plus two key Big 12 matchups in Week 8 college football odds: Houston vs. Utah and Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati.

Here’s everything you need to know about 2026 college football odds Week 8: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for the biggest games, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on college football Week 8 odds and action.

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Updated on 10/18/26

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2026 College Football Odds for Week 8

Indiana vs. Michigan Odds

  • Opening point spread: Indiana -7.5
  • Opening moneyline: Indiana TBA/Michigan TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 41 points scored
  • Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: No. 6 Indiana (6-1 SU/1/6 ATS) saw its 22-game win streak snapped in Week 7. The Hoosiers fell to then-No. 4 Ohio State 19-15 as 2.5-point home underdogs.

Indiana nearly had the go-ahead touchdown catch on fourth-and-4 from the Ohio State 27-yard line, with 1:02 remaining. But Nick Marsh's first foot came down out of bounds in the end zone, and the Hoosiers turned it over on downs.

Michigan (4-2 SU/2-4 ATS) halted a two-game losing streak, just barely. In Week 7, the Wolverines led Penn State 14-3 entering the fourth quarter, then held on for a 21-18 win. But Michigan didn't cover as 6.5-point home chalk and is on an 0-3 ATS skid.

Circa Sports' opening college football numbers are well-regarded and often draw early sharp action. Circa opened Indiana as 7.5-point road chalk and stuck there for almost an hour. The first move was toward Michigan, with the Hoosiers dipping to -7 in college football Week 8 odds.

Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati Odds

Texas Tech @ Cincinnati Betting Odds

  • Spread
  • Total
  • Moneyline
Texas Tech Red Raiders 343 Texas Tech
-11.5 -110 -11.5 -110 + -11.5 -105 + -11.5 -110  
Cincinnati Bearcats 344 Cincinnati
+11.5 -110 +11.5 -110 + +11.5 -115 + +11.5 -110  
Texas Tech Red Raiders 343 Texas Tech
o56.5 -110 o56.5 -110 + o56.5 -110 + o56.5 -110  
Cincinnati Bearcats 344 Cincinnati
u56.5 -110 u56.5 -110 + u56.5 -110 + u56.5 -110  
Texas Tech Red Raiders 343 Texas Tech
-425 -425 + -430 + -425  
Cincinnati Bearcats 344 Cincinnati
+330 +330 + +330 + +330  
  • Opening point spread: Texas Tech -11.5
  • Opening moneyline: Texas Tech TBA/Cincinnati TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 55 points scored
  • Time: Noon ET Saturday (FS1)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: No. 5 Texas Tech (6-0 SU/3-3 ATS) had no problem staying perfect in Week 7, while also cashing for the third straight game. The Red Raiders routed Arizona State 53-25 laying 16.5 points at home.

Cincinnati (4-2 SU/3-3 ATS) blew a big opportunity to stay in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Bearcats led a shootout at West Virginia 42-35, after a touchdown with 5:35 remaining.

But Cincy gave up a 40-yard TD pass with 3:44 remaining. The Bearcats then allowed a field goal as time expired and lost 45-42 as 1.5-point road underdogs.

Circa opened Texas Tech-Cincinnati at Red Raiders -11.5, with no movement in the first hour in Week 8 college football odds. But the total leapt straight from 55 to 57 within a few minutes Sunday afternoon.

Texas A&M vs. Alabama Odds

Texas A&M @ Alabama Betting Odds

  • Spread
  • Total
  • Moneyline
  • Opening point spread: Alabama -16.5
  • Opening moneyline: Alabama TBA/Texas A&M TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 52 points scored
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: No. 13 Alabama (5-2 SU/4-3 ATS) was expected to bounce back from a Week 6 home loss to Georgia. Tennessee had other ideas. The Crimson Tide never led and didn't score in the second half, losing 26-10 as 7.5-point road favorites.

Texas A&M (4-3 SU/3-4 ATS) has already had its season blown up, with all three SU losses coming in the SEC, over a four-week stretch. The Aggies got a breather in Week 7 vs. FCS foe The Citadel, rolling 41-0, but failing to cash as a huge 45.5-point home favorite.

Alabama opened -16.5 at Circa Sports, and it took about 45 minutes to see any movement in this college football odds Week 8 market. But the number then went straight to Alabama -14.5 Sunday afternoon.

Ole Miss vs. Texas Odds

  • Opening point spread: Texas -3.5
  • Opening moneyline: Ole Miss TBA/Texas TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 52.5 points scored
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Texas (4-2 SU/1-5 ATS) is on a very unexpected two-game SU and ATS skid, putting its College Football Playoff hopes in a perilous spot. The Longhorns were 13.5-point home favorites vs. Florida and lost outright 27-24.

Texas got a TD with 4:21 remaining to pull within that final margin. The Longhorns then forced a three-and-out to get the ball back at their own 46 with 2:32 left. But Arch Manning fumbled it away two plays later, sealing the upset loss.

Two weeks ago, Texas was ranked No. 1. Now, the Longhorns are No. 18.

No. 7 Ole Miss (5-1 SU/3-3 ATS) rebounded from its Week 4 loss at Florida with a pair of blowout wins. In Week 7, the Rebels thumped No. 13 Missouri 31-3 giving 4 points at home.

Circa Sports pegged Texas a 3.5-point home favorite in Week 8 college football odds. There was no movement in the first hour Sunday afternoon.

Houston vs. Utah Odds

Houston @ Utah Betting Odds

  • Spread
  • Total
  • Moneyline
  • Opening point spread: Utah -6.5
  • Opening moneyline: Utah TBA/Houston TBA
  • Opening total: Over/Under 56.5 points scored
  • Time: 10:15 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

OPENING ODDS UPDATE: Utah (6-0 SU/5-1 ATS) had a 13-0 halftime lead at Colorado, seemingly on its way to covering a 15.5-point spread. But the Utes got all they could handle in a back-and-forth second half, winning 27-24 on the road.

No. 9 Utah gave up the first 17 points of the second half to actually trail 17-13. But the Utes rebounded with two touchdowns, then held off the Buffaloes.

Semi-similarly, No. 16 Houston (6-1 SU/3-4 ATS) led Oklahoma State 14-3 at halftime. But it was a shootout from there, with the Cougars hanging on for a 35-32 victory laying 4 points at home.

Houston-Utah opened at Utes -6.5 in Circa Sports' college football Week 8 odds. There was no movement in first hour Sunday afternoon.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson
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