Though rivalry weekend is often reserved for the final week of the regular season, we're getting an enticing preview in Week 8 as some of college football's most notable foes are set to face off against one another. It's one reason to be excited about a loaded slate of games.

The other reason is the fact that five ranked teams will play against one another on Saturday alone. Considering that three of those ranked matchups are between the aforementioned rivals and this has the makings of a legendary weekend for college football.

It's also a huge day for the SEC. No. 11 Tennessee's trip to No. 6 Alabama for the latest installment of the "Third Saturday in October" is the highlight. It's also one of three top-25 games between SEC opponents.

There's plenty to pay attention to outside

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