A.I. College Football Picks for Week 8 – ATS & O/U Predictions from Sportradar Model

• SportRadar’s college football AI picks hit rock bottom in Week 7, posting a brutal 3-6-1 ATS record, though the model maintained its season-long success on totals at 5-5
• The AI struggled mightily with road favorites and continues to see value in unders, correctly identifying defensive battles in 5 of 10 games last week
• Below, see college football AI predictions for Week 8’s loaded slate, including the Friday night Miami-Louisville clash and five ranked-on-ranked battles

SportRadar’s AI model took its worst beating of the season in Week 7, managing just 3 wins against 6 losses and a push on spread picks. The college football AI picks couldn’t handle the chaos, with Indiana’s upset of Oregon and several other road favorites failing to cover. But the model stayed steady on totals, hitting exactly .500 for another week.

Week 8 brings redemption opportunities with a massive slate featuring five ranked matchups and the renewal of historic rivalries. From Miami hosting Louisville on Friday night to the Red River showdown and SEC battles, the AI college football predictions have analyzed every angle in the college football odds.

AI College Football Picks for Week 8

AI picks record to date:

• ATS picks: 28-31-1
• O/U picks: 35-25

College football AI predictions generated on October 17, 2025. Check out the top college football betting apps ahead of Week 8.

Friday Night Spotlight: Miami’s Test

The model kicks off the weekend backing Louisville to keep it close against the No. 2 Hurricanes. The line ballooned from Miami -7.5 to -13.5, but the AI sees value on the Cardinals with their ACC-leading defense allowing just 262 yards per game.

Louisville’s defense ranks first in the conference in total defense and has the personnel to slow down Carson Beck and Miami’s efficient offense. The total dropping from 53.5 to 50.5 aligns with the model’s under projection – when two elite defenses clash, points come at a premium.

SEC Saturday Chaos

The AI loves road dogs in the SEC this week. Tennessee getting 8.5 at Alabama looks strong after the line dropped from 12.5. The Vols’ explosive offense averaging 48.2 points per game should keep pace with the Tide, especially attacking Alabama’s 124th-ranked pass defense.

Ole Miss catching 7.5 at Georgia also grabbed the model’s attention. The line moved from 9.5 as sharp money backed the Rebels’ high-octane offense that averages 515.3 yards per game. Georgia’s 2-4 ATS record suggests they struggle to cover large numbers.

The shocker? Vanderbilt favored over LSU for the first time in decades. The AI backs the Commodores at home after a six-point line swing in their favor. Diego Pavia’s dual-threat ability against an LSU offense that’s struggled all season makes this upset very real.

Rivalry Games and Line Movement

The Holy War between Utah and BYU sees the model backing the home Cougars getting 3.5. BYU’s 9-1 ATS record as home underdogs is impossible to ignore, and LaVell Edwards Stadium will be rocking for this rivalry renewal.

Notre Dame laying 9.5 to USC grabbed sharp attention after opening at 13.5. The weather forecast showing 13-17 mph winds could neutralize USC’s vertical passing game, playing into Notre Dame’s physical style. The Irish are 7-2 in their last nine prime-time home games.

Washington getting 4.5 at Michigan represents massive value after the line dropped from 9.5. The Huskies’ offense averaging 39.2 points per game should challenge a Michigan team that’s just 1-2 ATS when favored by five or more.

AI College Football Picks – Results from Week 7

The model’s worst week of the season saw road favorites and home dogs both struggle. Indiana’s stunning upset of Oregon as a double-digit dog exemplified the chaos. The USF-North Texas game exploding for 99 points when the model expected defense was particularly painful.

At least the AI maintained its strong totals performance, correctly nailing unders in games like Oklahoma-Texas (29 points) and Georgia-Auburn (30 points).