Provo, Utah – As college football heats up, the battles on the field are becoming even more intense in week 8. This week, the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars achieved an incredible milestone by entering the top 10 of the AP Poll for the first time in program history after an impressive 41-27 victory over Iowa State, improving their record to 8-0. Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier had a standout performance, throwing for over 300 yards and adding two touchdowns without any interceptions. Looking ahead, BYU will visit No. 14 Texas Tech in two weeks, which promises to be a challenging matchup.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are also making headlines with their undefeated season, hitting 8-0 for the first time since 1966 after a strong win against Syracuse. Quarterback Haynes King is showcasing his talent, having tallied 19 total touchdowns with just one interception thus far. The Yellow Jackets are aiming to continue their streak, especially with their rivalry game against Georgia on the horizon.
The Indiana Hoosiers have also made significant waves this season, recording what may be their best win ever by knocking off No. 3 Oregon on the road in week 7. Following this historic win, Indiana drummed Michigan State and UCLA, resulting in a solid 25 and 50-point victory respectively. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is putting himself in contention for the Heisman Trophy, while the Hoosiers earned their highest ranking yet in program history.
Across the American Athletic Conference, Navy remains the only undefeated team, facing a tough schedule in the latter half of the season. Their upcoming games include matchups against North Texas, No. 12 Notre Dame, No. 18 South Florida, and Memphis before taking on Army in a rivalry game. The Midshipmen have a chance to boost their resume but will need to stay focused moving forward.
Lastly, the Ohio State Buckeyes are looking strong, aiming for back-to-back national championships. With first-year starter Julian Sayin settling in, they have only one ranked opponent left this season—Michigan on November 29. Ohio State hopes to break a four-game losing streak against their rivals. They face a firm challenge ahead with high expectations from their fanbase.
As the season develops, the competition heats up, and fans across the nation are excited to see which teams will maintain their perfect seasons and make a run for the championship.
