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Upset-heavy Week 8 leaves SEC looking vulnerable; more Overtime

Tre Mason (21) rushed for 178 yards and a score in Auburn's upset victory over Texas A&M at Kyle Field.

Tre Mason (21) rushed for 178 yards and a score in Auburn's upset victory over Texas A&M at Kyle Field.

On Saturday night, however, ABC broadcast a rare, eye-opening moment. With no coach in sight, a relaxed and radiant Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston had his teammates' full attention. "We ain't leavin' without a victory!" Winston shouted. "Hey, my brothers. Put a smile on your face." His teammates then joined him in proclaiming that at Florida State "we do it big!"

UCF wide receiver Jeff Godfrey, pictured here on Sept. 14, made the game-winning TD grab at Louisville.

UCF wide receiver Jeff Godfrey, pictured here on Sept. 14, made the game-winning TD grab at Louisville.

Washington State QB Connor Halliday broke an FBS record by attempting 89 passes in a loss to Oregon.

Washington State QB Connor Halliday broke an FBS record by attempting 89 passes in a loss to Oregon.

The firing of coach Doug Williams (left) was one of the grievances listed by Grambling State's players.

The firing of coach Doug Williams (left) was one of the grievances listed by Grambling State's players.

• South Carolina at Missouri, Saturday (7 p.m. ET): If Missouri wins this one, its fans might as well book their flights to Atlanta. The Tigers' defense likely faces its toughest challenge of the year in slowing Gamecocks running back Mike Davis, but Mizzou's offense is playing pretty well, too. Jadeveon Clowney will need some help.

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