Josh Pate identifies Week 8 upset risks across college football

Josh Pate has highlighted several teams he sees as vulnerable to upsets in Week 8. The slate includes two ranked Saturday night games, among them No. 19 Texas against No. 7 Ole Miss.
Josh Pate’s Week 8 upset watch places attention on teams that may be more vulnerable than their rankings imply. The schedule includes two ranked Saturday night games, with No. 19 Texas facing No. 7 Ole Miss among them. Such weekly assessments are part of college football’s broader discussion of favorites, matchups and potential surprises as the season progresses.
Upset watch stories can shape fan attention and betting interest around Week 8, potentially affecting how viewers plan Saturday viewing and how teams’ performances are discussed afterward. Ranked programs and their supporters may face heightened scrutiny, while media analysts could influence narratives around vulnerability. Because the available information is limited, any impact remains speculative and tied to how the games unfold.