We are past the halfway point of college football's regular season, as Week 8 approaches with a mix of games that includes two high-profile rivalry showdowns. Both the Alabama vs. Tennessee and Notre Dame vs. USC games carry similar vibes and national implications.

In both cases, the home teams (Alabama and Notre Dame) have overcome slow starts to reemerge as legitimate national championship contenders. Coming out of Week 7 wins, the Crimson Tide are second on the national title odds sheet (+650) at FanDuel Sportsbook , while Notre Dame is ninth (+1600).

But if Tennessee (+6500) or USC (+6000) were to spring an upset on the road, their stock would go soaring as late October arrives. In both cases, the home team is more than a touchdown favorite, and it's easy to see why. USC'

See Full Page