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.

ESPN reporter Paul Finebaum revealed that LSU head coach Brian Kelly's job is suddenly in danger after the Tigers suffered two conference losses to ranked opponents

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

There were highs and lows in Week 8 of the college football season. A breakdown of the winners and losers from Saturday's action.

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.