CBS Sports Network’s continued coverage of the 2024 college football season will feature six games from Week 8, including three weeknight games before Saturday’s tripleheader.
Saturday’s game begins early in the morning with an interesting midday game, as Wake Forest takes on a fast-rising University team. The team is just a few wins away from reaching a bowl game for the second time in three years under coach Jim Mora. Shortly after, Navy will take the field as an AP-ranked team for the first time since 2019 as the Midshipmen host Charlotte in an American Athletic Conference game.
The Mountain West will be back in action with Saturday’s nightcap. Air Force will look to get its season back on track as it welcomes Colorado State to Falcon Stadium at 8 p.m. ET.
Once the Week 8 games begin, CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way. In the meantime, check out the info, storyline, betting odds and more for each matchup.
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Wake Forest at UConn
Date: Saturday, October 19 | Time: Noon
Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — East Hartford, CT
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder)
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Spread: UConn -2 |Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 8 predictions here
As the spread suggests, Wake Forest should have its hands full with UConn. These are certainly not your father’s Huskies. After starting the year 1-2, UConn has won three straight games, all against FBS competition, and two of those wins were by at least 34 points. UW’s defense was particularly impressive. The Huskies haven’t allowed more than 21 points since losing to Maryland in the season opener, and their last three opponents have combined for 37 points. Wake Forest already lost to one of its Group 5 opponents in Louisiana a few weeks ago. The Demon Deacons will be motivated to make sure something similar doesn’t happen (yes, UConn is independent, but they’re on the same level).
Charlotte, 25th Navy
Date: Saturday, October 19 | Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Annapolis, Maryland
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder)
Live Stream: CBSSports.com |Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Navy -17.5 |Will the cadets cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 8 predictions here
Rank Navy is authentic and wonderful. The Midshipmen have certainly attacked opponents this season and are clicking on both sides of the ball. But the offense under new coordinator Drew Kronic has been particularly impressive. Navy has scored at least 34 points in every game so far. Already exceeding his point total for the entire 2023 season, quarterback Blake Horvath is hurting teams with both his arm and his legs. Now, the Mids will have an interesting test against a Charlotte team that has surprised them a bit this season as they start American Athletic Conference play 2-0.
Colorado Air National Guard
Date: Saturday, October 19th | Time: 8pm
Location: Falcon Stadium — Colorado Air Force Academy
TV: CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder)
Live Stream: CBSSports.com |Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Colorado -7.5 |Will the Wolfpack cover? Check out SportsLine’s Week 8 predictions here
Colorado State got back on track with a 31-24 win over San Jose State in Week 7. Prior to the win, the Rams were 1-3 against FBS opponents. Meanwhile, the Air Force is still looking for a lifeline. One of the youngest teams in college football, the Falcons are on the rise under veteran coach Troy Calhoun. They suffered a 52-37 loss against New Mexico in Week 7, dropping their record to 1-5 on the year and 0-3 in Mountain West games. The Falcons are currently 0-9 in their last nine regular season games against FBS opponents.
