With the college football season approaching in late October, some teams are revoking bowl eligibility while coaches are stepping out of their hot seats. Drama is heating up across the country as temperatures cool, and CBS Sports Network’s Week 8 slate is packed with quality action.
Kicking off the weekend on Friday night will be UAB and Western Kentucky, where Conference USA contenders will clash. Then comes Saturday’s quadruple header of action that stretches from the noon window to past midnight for East Coast viewers, first with Louisiana Monroe and Armie, who in three conference games sees him get a day of action. It will be closed.
Miami, Ohio will host Western Michigan in the MAC Battle this afternoon before Mountain West takes center stage. A revived Boise State team travels to battle the Air Force, while Nevada hosts San Diego State to round out the network’s packed weekend schedule.
Here’s a complete rundown of all the action for Week 8 on CBS Sports Network. always eastern.
UAB in Western Kentucky
date: Friday, October 21 | time: 8 pm
position: Houchens Industries-LT Smith Stadium — Bowling Green, Kentucky
tv set: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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expand: Western Kentucky -1.5 | Does Hilltoppers Cover You? Watch SportsLine’s Week 8 Predictions
story: Both teams moved to 2-1 in CUSA play with last week’s win, setting up a high-stakes cross-division game. Western Kentucky is his 4-3, but he’s 0-3 in games decided by a touchdown or less, so he could be better than the record. Last week against Charlotte, running back Dewayne McBride and quarterback Dylan Hopkins both recorded his over 100-yard rushes as the UAB won his 34-20 win. Malachi’s Corey scored his 100-yard catch for the third time this season in a game the Hilltoppers won 35-17 in Tennessee in the middle last week.
Monroe, Louisiana in the Army
date: Saturday, October 22 | time: 12 o’clock
position: Mitchie Stadium — West Point, New York
tv set: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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expand: Army -6.5 | Does the Black Knights Cover? Watch SportsLine’s Week 8 Predictions
story: Army was back on the winning line last week with a 42-17 victory over Colgate. Aim for the first victory against FBS enemies. Louisiana-Monroe staged a late rally before falling 41-34 for him in South Alabama last week, marking his third straight loss for the Warhawks. This will be the program’s second meeting after the Army won the first 37-7 in 2020.
West Michigan in Miami, Ohio
date: Saturday, October 22 | time: 3:30 pm
position: Yeager Stadium — Oxford, Ohio
tv set: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | mobile: CBS Sports App
expand: Miami, OH -6.5 | RedHawks Covered? See SportsLine’s Week 8 Prediction
story: Western Michigan has won the MAC series seven times in a row, dating back to 2006. After committing six turnovers in his 33-14 loss to Ohio last week, the Broncos have a few things to work out to keep the streak going. Miami, Ohio also struggled offensively as the Redhawks only gained 189 total yards in a 17-13 loss at Bowling Green last week. The winner improves to his 2-2 in league play, and bowl hopes come alive again.
Boise State Air Force
date: Saturday, October 22 | time: 7 pm
position: Falcon Stadium — Colorado Springs, Colorado
tv set: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | mobile: CBS Sports App
expand: Boise -3.5 | Do the Broncos Cover? Watch SportsLine’s Week 8 Predictions
story: Boise State struggled from a 2-2 start, but the Broncos have single-handedly topped the division and have been playing more aggressively since Dirk Kotter joined as offensive coordinator in the last two games. The Air Force leads the nation in rushing yards per game with 359.9 and averages fewer penalty yards per game than anyone else in the nation. , this match brought good results.
San Diego, Nevada
date: Saturday, October 22 | time: 10:30 pm
position: McKay Stadium — Reno, Nevada
tv set: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | mobile: CBS Sports App
expand: San Diego -7 | Do Aztecs Cover You? Watch SportsLine’s Week 8 Predictions
story: Both teams rank as the most offensively in the country, so this could turn out to be a defensive struggle. Not throwing down. San Diego State had Jeff Horton replace Jeff Heclinski as his offensive coordinator earlier this month. His 16-14 win over Hawaii paid out some dividends as the Aztecs racked up a total of 417 yards.
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