College football fans have a slate of compelling games to anticipate in Week 2, highlighted by high-stakes contests such as the Ohio State-Texas rematch and the Missouri-Kansas rivalry.
Friday night's action features the Missouri Tigers hosting the Kansas Jayhawks. Missouri opened their season with a dominant win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff but failed to cover the large point spread. Kansas, conversely, covered their spread against Long Island University. Last season, Missouri defeated Kansas 42-31. According to FOX Sports college football writer RJ Young, Missouri possesses a superior quarterback and a strong running game, leading him to pick the Tigers in this matchup.
Saturday's schedule includes several marquee games. The Oregon Ducks, who received a scare from Boise State in Week 1 despite securing a victory, will face Oklahoma State. The Cowboys are coming off a Week 1 loss to Tulsa marked by turnovers and penalties. Last year, Oregon routed Oklahoma State 69-3. FOX Sports college football and soccer writer Laken Litman noted that Oregon's Week 1 performance served as a "wake-up call" and anticipates a focused performance from the Ducks.
Another notable game pits the Michigan Wolverines against an opponent yet to be specified in the notes. Michigan narrowly escaped Week 1 with a 13-12 win over Western Michigan, a result that saw them fall out of the Top 25 rankings. FOX Sports betting analyst Will Hill suggests Michigan's defense is solid and predicts they will cover the spread, potentially adopting an "Us vs. The World" mentality as home underdogs.
Tennessee travels to face Georgia Tech in a game where the Volunteers are heavily favored. Georgia Tech suffered an upset loss to Colorado in Week 1, while Tennessee cruised to victory against Furman. The two programs have not met in nine years, a game that Tennessee won in double overtime. Tennessee's offense produced 638 yards in their season opener, compared to Georgia Tech's 288 yards in their loss.
The week's marquee matchup is the highly anticipated contest between Texas and Ohio State. Both teams are considered national championship contenders, with key players also recognized on the Heisman Trophy watch lists. In their previous encounter last year, Ohio State secured a 14-7 victory at home. RJ Young has picked Ohio State to win, citing wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as a significant factor.
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