Week 8 offers six SEC matchups and no obvious snoozers, with Ole Miss-Texas leading the slate. LSU-Auburn and Tennessee-South Carolina also carry major intrigue, while Oklahoma-Mississippi State could be a consequential sleeper.

By the Numbers
  • 6 SEC games are scheduled for Week 8.
  • Texas is listed at 59% to beat Ole Miss; Ole Miss is at 41%.
  • LSU is listed at 72% to beat Auburn; Auburn is at 29%.
Yes, But

Several matchups come with uncertainty: Texas and Ole Miss are both chasing credibility, LSU has struggled on the road in conference play, and Mississippi State’s top playmakers are injured. Tennessee is also a road underdog despite having the stronger College Football Playoff position.

State of Play
  • Ole Miss-Texas is the featured game, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • LSU visits Auburn at noon ET on ABC; Tennessee visits South Carolina at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
  • Oklahoma visits Mississippi State at 3:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
What's Next

Ole Miss-Texas is the top watch, but LSU-Auburn and Tennessee-South Carolina could deliver the weekend’s biggest surprises. Oklahoma-Mississippi State is worth tracking, especially if Mississippi State’s injured playmakers return.

Bottom Line

With no throwaway conference games, Week 8 offers multiple stakes-driven matchups—but Ole Miss-Texas is the clearest choice for the main event.