As college football season creeps into late October, some teams are scrapping for bowl eligibility while coaches work their way off of the hot seat. The drama is heating up around the country as the temperatures cool, and the Week 8 slate on CBS Sports Network is loaded with quality action.
Kicking the weekend off on Friday night are UAB and Western Kentucky in a clash of Conference USA contenders. Then on Saturday comes a quadruple-header of action that will span from the noon window until well after midnight for East Coast viewers. Up first are Louisiana-Monroe and Army before a trio of conference games round out the day’s action.
Miami (Ohio) hosts Western Michigan in a MAC battle during the afternoon before the Mountain West takes center stage. A resurgent Boise State team travels to take on Air Force and Nevada hosts San Diego State to cap the network’s packed weekend slate.
Here is the full rundown of all the Week 8 action on CBS Sports Network. All times Eastern.
UAB at Western Kentucky
Date: Friday, Oct. 21 | Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium — Bowling Green, Kentucky
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
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Spread: Western Kentucky -1.5 | Will the Hilltoppers cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 8 projections
Storylines: Both teams moved to 2-1 in CUSA play with wins last week to set up a high-stakes cross-division game. Western Kentucky is 4-3 but likely better than its record shows as it is 0-3 in games decided by a touchdown or less, while UAB’s only two losses were close road defeats. Running back DeWayne McBride and quarterback Dylan Hopkins both surpassed 100 yards rushing in UAB’s 34-20 win over Charlotte last week. Malachi Corley posted his third 100-yard receiving game of the season for the Hilltoppers in their 35-17 win at Middle Tennessee last week.
Louisiana-Monroe at Army
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22 | Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Michie Stadium — West Point, New York
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App
Spread: Army -6.5 | Will the Black Knights cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 8 projections
Storylines: Army got back in the win column with a 42-17 victory over Colgate last week and will be in search of its first victory over an FBS foe. Louisiana-Monroe staged a late rally before falling 41-34 at
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