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SportsPulse: Paul Myerberg previews and prognosticates Week 8 of the college football season. He sends his best wishes to Tennessee and Michigan, both teams that are likely to take big Ls. USA TODAY

Shocking disappointments and better-than-expected performances are anticipated each weekend in the wild world of college football. Even if everyone knows they are coming, guessing when and where they will happen is difficult.

The USA TODAY Sports college football staff — Jace Evans, Paul Myerberg, George Schroeder, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Dan Wolken — weigh in with some bold predictions for Week 8 of the college football season:

Jace Evans

At least two teams will fall from the ranks of the unbeaten – there’s 12 remaining in FBS – this week as we move ever further into conference play.