Big 12 flop, Texas fight lead college football winners and losers from Week 8

Following a successful period where three unbeaten teams entered the top nine of the US LBM Coaches Poll, the Big 12 experienced a significant Week 8 flop. This downturn specifically involved the conference's two top contenders. These events lead the broader list of college football winners and losers for the week, marking a sharp contrast to the previous week's momentum as the Big 12 returned to a struggling form during these critical matchups.