Is it really a surprise anymore when there are massive upsets each weekend in college football? It seems the playoff picture gets a massive change every Saturday and Week 7 was no exception.

Week 8 has already started with a surprise loss by No. 2 Miami at the hands of Louisville. There surely will be further shocking results ahead. They could come among the trio of games in the SEC that will have a major impact on the conference race. Could another ACC unbeaten fall when No. 12 Georgia Tech hits the road? Or are there other games in the Big Ten or Big 12 that might reshape the US LBM Coaches Poll on Sunday?

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That’s why the USA TODAY Sports college football staff is here to provide some answers to the difficult questions. Matt Hayes, Jordan Mendoza, Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Blake Toppmeyer weigh in with their bold predictions for Week 8 of the college football season.

Arkansas upset gives first blemish to Texas A&M

Arkansas gets a big win over unbeaten Texas A&M to further cloud the SEC race. The classic letdown game for the Aggies, on the road in a sneaky bitter rivalry game against a team that can score points in bunches. Bobby Petrino helped the Razorbacks show competency on the road at Tennessee. It’ll all come together in Fayetteville. — Matt Hayes

Tennessee finally wins in Tuscaloosa

It’s been more than 20 years since Tennessee went into Bryant-Denny Stadium and left with a victory. The Volunteers have looked pretty shaky in recent weeks that doesn’t give confidence they can get it done this year, but expect Josh Huepel to play ultra-aggressive knowing how abundant is riding on this contest. Joey Aguilar outduels Ty Simpson and Tennessee can finally have those cigars in Alabama. — Jordan Mendoza

Duke topples Georgia Tech to complicate ACC race

Duke knocks off Georgia Tech to make things even more complicated in the ACC. The Blue Devils have been on fire offensively to open conference play, dropping 45 points on N.C. State, 38 on Syracuse and another 45 at California. This one will come down which teams set the tone: Tech will look to be a bully at the line of scrimmage while Duke wants a more wide-open game. — Paul Myerberg