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Predictions for Mississippi State vs Texas A&M and college football's biggest Week 8 games

We make our picks for Week 8 of the college football season!

By Andrew Miller

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) hand off the ball to running back Le'Veon Moss (8) in the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) hand off the ball to running back Le'Veon Moss (8) in the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State football has a huge home game with Texas A&M in Starkville on Saturday, and around the country, we've got another great week of games, especially within the SEC. How do we see all those games playing out?

The Maroon and White Nation team has been giving our predictions to the best college football games every single week, as well as giving our thoughts on the Bulldogs. Here's our records through the first seven weeks of the season...

Chase Brumfield: 43-27

Reed Green: 42-28

Andrew Miller: 44-26

Let's make some picks!

National college football predictions for Week 8

There's not a national matchup to the level of last week's Ohio State-Oregon, but there are some interesting games. Here's how we predict those battles...

Nebraska at 16 Indiana

Chase: Indiana has not played much tough competition yet, which will be their downfall for this matchup. Dylan Raiola is going to be a problem for the Hoosiers. I expect him to have a big game. Nebraska wins

Reed: Indiana has been arguably the biggest surprise team this football season. Nebraska also appears to be making headway under Rhule in his second year, and I can see this game going down to the last possession. I think ultimately that Nebraska makes one or two more key plays to escape with the win. Nebraska wins

Andrew: I'm buying Indiana as legit. I know they've yet to be tested, and the Huskers are good. But there's just a swagger around Curt Cignetti and his Hoosiers that I'm buying. Indiana wins

6 Miami at Louisville

Chase: Week after week, Miami continues to find a way to win. Cam Ward has been nothing but Heisman caliber for Mario Cristobal. I lack confidence in Louisville's defensive capabilities. Miami wins

Reed: Jeff Brohm has a knack for upsetting top 10 teams at home, and I think that continues this week. Miami has had some close calls the previous two games, and I think that this finally catches up to them. Louisville wins

Andrew: Miami has messed around quite a bit in their last two games, and this should be a tough game. But ultimately they're the better team and will have their way with the Louisville defense. Miami wins

24 Michigan at 22 Illinois

Chase: Michigan continues to stick around in games they aren’t supposed to. Illinois will pose a threat early on, but Michigan once again will leave with a victory. Michigan wins

Reed: The Fighting Illini have also been a pleasant surprise this season. Starkville native, Luke Altmyer, has played tremendously this season, and I think he will be the difference for Illinois in this game. Illinois wins

Andrew: Michigan cannot complete a forward pass, and I think they'll need to if they're going to keep up with a good Illini offense. Give me the fighting Berts. Illinois wins

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