The 2025 college football season has officially surpassed the midway point of the regular season after the conclusion of a thrilling Week 8 slate. Among the games that will shape the College Football Playoff picture was the final matchup between No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 20 USC for the foreseeable future.

The Kentucky Wildcats are on a bye this week, so follow along for all the live coverage of every SEC game being played, with scores and highlights.

These were the biggest takeaways from Week 8 in the SEC:

The Volunteers are Alabama’s fourth consecutive ranked opponent after victories against Georgia, Vanderbilt and Missouri. Ty Simpson is our midseason Heisman winner after his performance through the first six games of the season.

R.C. Slocum did not coach in the SEC, but he's being recognized by the conference nonetheless. Slocum, the all-time wins leader in Texas A&M football history, has been named to the SEC's Football Legends Class of 2025. Other honorees include All-Americans, Heisman Trophy winners, national champions and NFL legends.

In the college football world, recruiting runs through the SEC. The league’s footprint matches the most talent-rich areas in the country, and its 16 teams have combined to land commitments from nearly 40% of the blue-chip prospects in this cycle.

LSU’s playoff hopes take another hit following a loss to Vanderbilt, with David Pollack doubting their path before a crucial matchup against unbeaten Texas A&M on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Texas A&M football takes on LSU in Week 9. Here's all you need to know about the matchup, including a prediction.