The slate of Week 8 games didn’t look too appetizing heading into Saturday, but it already delivered in a big way with plenty of surprises. The Big 12 became the battleground of the weekend as No. 2 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech fell in surprising fashion in road games. Unranked Cincinnati defeated No. 8 Texas Tech 37-24, handing the Red Raiders their first loss of the season. Then later, No. 2 BYU and UCF had a Big 12 battle for the ages. It ended with a fourth-down stop by the Knights in double overtime for a 39-31 victory, but that doesn’t tell half the story. Elsewhere, No. 15 Iowa fell to Minnesota on a last-second kick in Minneapolis. No. 6 Indiana survived a big scare in the Big House, posting a 13-6 overtime victory over Michigan, and South Carolina toppled No. 11 Tennessee as time expired. Still to come: No. 7 Ole Miss heads to Austin to take on No. 19 Texas in a game that feels like a must-win for Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. Then, the Big 12 takes center stage in the nightcap as No. 14 Houston takes on No. 10 Utah. Follow below on Saturday for highlights, analysis and more: 141 Live Updates Saturday, October 24, 2026 11:46 pm UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:43 AM M. UTC Yahoo Sports Staff We haven’t had much action in the opening possessions in Salt Lake City. The Utes surpassed midfield, but ended up clearing. The Cougars got a first down, but gave it back right away. The Utes will get the ball back at their own spot 16. Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:40 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Trinidad Chambliss throws a precise 27-yard touchdown pass to Horatio Fields. The rebels are back to make this a new ball game. Ole Miss 24, Texas 24 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 02:34 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Rebels have just crossed midfield as we head into the fourth quarter with Texas clinging to a 24-17 lead. Sun, Oct 25, 2026 02:30 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The late showdown between the Big 12’s top 15 teams has begun. The Utes will have the ball first. Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:23 am UTC Yahoo Sports Manning staff took a big hit, with officials demanding the Texas quarterback sit out a play due to possible concussion symptoms. That play was 3rd and 16, where Texas played it safe with a run. The ball comes right back to Ole Miss. Arch Manning seems fine. Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:21 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Badgers cap a 13-play, 59-yard clock-eating drive with a 1-yard touchdown run by Ryan Schwendeman. That should seal the victory with just over 5 minutes left. Wisconsin 24, USC 7 | 5:02 to playSun, October 25, 2026 02:14 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Trinidad Chambliss throws a 6-yard touchdown pass to Horatio Fields and it suddenly becomes a one-score game in the third quarter. Texas 24, Ole Miss 17 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 02:10 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Lacy left the field with an apparent arm injury. He has already battled multiple injuries this season. Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:06 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Badgers have the ball at their own 40 with a new series of downs and only 13 minutes left in a compressed possession game. We’ll see if Wisconsin can pull off the upset. Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:55 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Arch Manning was hit from behind in the backfield and the ball came loose. After bouncing for what seemed like an eternity, Ole Miss’ Kam Franklin fell on him in the end zone for a touchdown. Things got a lot more interesting in Austin. Texas 24, Ole Miss 10 Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:49 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff We’re back for the second half and the Longhorns will have the ball first. Arch Manning has 171 passing yards and 30 rushing yards plus a pair of touchdowns. Trinidad Chambliss has just 63 passing yards with a pair of picks. Can Ole Miss bounce back and make this a game? Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:32 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff We’re not sure many saw this coming. Arch Manning is feeling himself and Trinidad Chambliss looks a little lost as the Longhorns took a three-touchdown lead into halftime. Texas will have the ball to start the third quarter. Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:28 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Badgers opened the second half with another touchdown drive when Colton Joseph hit Chris Brooks Jr. for a 16-yard touchdown pass. Wisconsin 17, USC 7Sun, Oct 25, 2026 01:25 am UTCYahoo Sports StaffThe drive that was extended by the fake punt did not result in points as Ole Miss’ efforts hit a wall inside the Texas 5-yard line. Trinidad Chambliss’ fourth-down pass was intercepted by Texas’ Rasheem Biles. We are under the 2 minute mark in the second quarter. Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:12 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Rebels have nothing going on offensively, but they just pulled off some special teams tricks with just under 4 minutes left in the first half when the punter dove in for a first down. They really need some points before half-time to stay in this. thing.Sunday, October 25, 2026 01:07 am UTCThe Yahoo SportsWisconsin staff has implemented an extremely Wisconsin game plan so far and it’s working. The Badgers didn’t have much more possession, but it has been a defensive battle, and that favors the home team. Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:56 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Longhorns are advancing early. They have another touchdown on a short run by Michael Terry to cap a 6-play, 62-yard drive. Texas looks ready tonight, even after Cam Coleman’s dropped TD. Texas 24, Ole Miss 3 Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:51 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Badgers have retaken the lead on a short run by Bryan Jackson. That was a time-consuming, 13-play, 75-yard drive by Wisconsin. After that, there is only 1:51 left in the first half. Wisconsin 10, USC 7 Sunday, October 25, 2026 12:43 am UTC Nick Bromberg Is this a right game for the Texas offense? It’s still early, of course, but Texas hasn’t looked this good on offense in a long time.
