Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 8 Upset Alerts + SEC Chaos Ahead & New Commissioner’s Poll
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Oct 17, 2025 
Cole Cubelic, a college football analyst, shares his insights on the SEC’s turbulent landscape. The duo dives into the high-stakes matchups of Week 8, highlighting potential upsets like Oklahoma vs South Carolina and Louisville vs Miami. They also discuss Hugh Freeze's precarious position at Auburn amid mounting speculation. With rankings shifting in the Commissioner’s Poll, they unpack what it means for teams like Indiana and Miami as they prepare for a thrilling weekend of football.
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SEC Playing Like The NFL
- The SEC looks increasingly like the NFL in competitive balance with many games now plausible upsets.
- Josh Pate warns this could produce a muddled conference with multiple 2-loss playoff candidates instead of clear separation.
Respect Double-Desperation Road Spots
- Treat Oklahoma at South Carolina as a real upset risk because it's a double-desperation spot.
- Consider the crowd and home desperation when evaluating small road favorites in October.
Check Third-Downs And Turnovers
- Don't blindly trust favorites like Texas A&M at Arkansas despite spread size; evaluate interim-coach motivation and offensive tendencies.
- Watch third-down efficiency and turnovers as the likely keys if an upset occurs.