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College Football Week 8 News and Notes

College Football Week 8 News and Notes

Publish Date: October 21, 2026

Stay up to date on the latest college football news for Week 8, including injuries, quarterback changes, conference news, College Football Playoff updates and other developments around the country.

Last Updated: October 21 at 4:20 ET

Maryland Fires Mike Locksley

The University of Maryland has fired Mike Locksley after a 2-5 start to the season. Locksley was in his ninth season as a Maryland head coach, which includes his interim stint in 2015, with a 39-54 record overall. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim is the interim coach for the Terrapins.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is Out Indefinitely

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with an elbow injury. He suffered the injury against Indiana in Week 7. The Buckeyes are expected to start Luke Fahey moving forward after he came in for Sayin against the Hoosiers. Tavien St. Clair is also getting first-team reps. 

Auburn Dismesses LB Xavier Atkins From Team

Auburn has dismissed starting linebacker Xavier Atkins from the team. He will enter the transfer portal when it is opened. 

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