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NCAA College Football Week 2 kicks things off on Friday, September 9 and runs through Saturday, September 10. Great matchups happen in NCAAF Week 2, including former Alabama offensive coordinator and current Texas HC Steve Sarkisian hosting ex-boss Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide in Austin. See below for the top ten contests happening in NCAA Football Week 2 so you can plan your bets against the College Football Betting Lines.

NCAAF Early Rankings of the 10 Best Games in Week 2 of the 2022 Season

2022 NCAA College Football Week 2

When: Friday, Sep. 9 – Saturday, Sep. 10

1. Alabama at Texas

Depending on how Bama performs in Week 1 when they take on Utah State, the Crimson Tide could be anywhere from a -3 ½ to -6 ½ favorite. No way Texas is favored in this.

Sarkisian scored Arch Manning for the 2023 season. Arch won’t help him put up points against Will Anderson and the Tide D in this game. Alabama pulls away late in an entertaining affair.

2. Kentucky at Florida

Kentucky has turned into a solid SEC program. Put Kentucky in the Pac-12 and they’d challenge for a championship spot every season.

But being solid in the SEC is far from being a title contender. Florida will rebound quickly because Billy Napier has recruited great. Gators prevail in a close game.

3. Baylor at BYU

BYU is loaded with upperclassmen talent, but we shouldn’t look past how well Baylor QB Blake Shapen played in 2021. The Bears’ signal-caller should have a fantastic season for the defending Big 12 champs.

This happens at Brigham Young. So it won’t be an easy game, but Bears win.

4. USC at Stanford

If this were the early 2000s, Trojans versus Cardinal would top this list. Unfortunately, Stanford isn’t on USC’s level anymore.

Still, if there is any program that can upset Lincoln Riley and USC, it’s David Shaw and Stanford. Riley, Caleb Williams, and the rest of the Trojans escape NoCal with a win.

5. Iowa State at Iowa

Here’s another matchup that would have been at the top of the list. Iowa State, though, isn’t what it was last season. Breece Hall no longer puts on the cleats for the Cyclones.

But Iowa lost some good players as well. The corn state’s inter-state rivalry matchup will be interesting and fun. It just won’t have national ranking implications like it has the past few seasons.

6. Houston at Texas Tech

The game happens in Lubbock, which is why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will have a chance. On paper, though, Houston rolls.

Dana Holgorsen’s squad lost few key players from last season’s second-place AAC squad. This is a good rivalry that will push both teams. But the Cougars can make a statement. So we should expect Holgorsen’s squad to get it done.

7. Tennessee at Pittsburgh

Was Pittsburgh’s ACC Championship in 2021 a harbinger of things to come or an anomaly? We’ll find out in NCAAF Week 2. Losing your star quarterback to the NFL is one thing. But having your Biletnikoff award winning wide receiver turn his back on you is almost unforgivable.

Jordan Addison transferred to USC a season after winning the award for the nation’s top wide receiver. Without Addison, Kedon Slovis, who ironically was a Trojan last season, doesn’t have a top target. At least, he doesn’t have one on Addison’s level.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel took a 3-7 program in 2020 to 7-6 last season. The Vols should be a very good football team. Tennessee rocks and rolls their way to a huge road win and cover.

8. Boston College at Virginia Tech

VA Tech new head coach Brent Pry should have success. He coached under Frank Beamer in the 1990’s and was fantastic coaching the Penn State Nittany Lions’ defense the past few seasons.

But Pry won’t have much success in this game. Boston College is loaded with upper class talent and the Eagles will field a strong defense. BC gets a road conference win.

9. Arizona State at Oklahoma State

New ASU quarterback Emory Jones heads to Tempe after playing at Florida. Jones should have a much easier time versus Pac-12 defenses than he did against SEC defenses.

But Jones will struggle in this game. Oklahoma State’s defense was fantastic last season. The fall off won’t be significant. On offense, quarterback Spencer Sanders could be one of the best in the Big 12. Oklahoma State rolls.

10. Mississippi State at Arizona

Mississippi State head coach returns to the Pac-12 to take on the Arizona Wildcats. When the Bulldogs set their schedule, they probably thought U-of-A would be an easy win.

The Wildcats will put up a fight in this. Linebacker Hunter Echols transfers from USC, quarterback Jayden de Laura started for Washington State last season, and junior transfer wide receiver Jacob Cowing played great at UTEP in 2021.

Arizona landed the twenty-third best recruiting class in the nation. The Wildcats will challenge Leach’s squad. Mississippi State shouldn’t lose, but this won’t be a blowout Bulldogs’ victory.

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We are only 2 weeks into the regular season in college football and it is already becoming clear that we should perhaps expect the unexpected in the coming weeks. We have already seen a pair of perennial playoff contenders – Clemson and Ohio State – lose this season, which makes you wonder who might be next. We will do a separate piece about the current top 10 and how to bet them this coming weekend, but for now, let’s just do a quick breakdown of how the National Rankings look after the opening 2 weeks of the season so you can continue betting against the NCAAF odds.

College Football Power Rankings Heading Into Week 3

1. Alabama Crimson Tide – No real test for Alabama in Week 2, as they were up against Mercer, winning 48-14. You can bet, though, that Nick Saban will not be happy about those 14 points surrendered to a vastly inferior team.

2. Georgia Bulldogs – No change at the #2 spot, with Georgia dropping 56 points on UAB, and all without the services of their starting QB. The Dawgs have now just given up 10 points in 2 games.

3. Oklahoma Sooners – The Sooners got a bit of a scare in Week 1, but that seemed to spur them forward over the weekend, as they delivered a 76-0 win over WCU. That was enough to move them up 1 spot in the rankings.

4. Oregon Ducks – Missing a couple of key players, everyone expected the Ducks to lost on the road to Ohio State, but they instead delivered a rousing 35-28 win. That allowed them to move up 8 spots and into an early playoff spot.

5. Iowa Hawkeyes – Iowa has started the first 2 games of the season as an underdog and have delivered the W both times. Their win over rival Iowa State this weekend was a definite statement of intent.

6. Clemson Tigers – Licking their wounds after a 10-3 loss to Georgia in Week 1, the Clemson Tigers took out some of their frustrations on South Carolina State, downing them 49-3. That was enough to keep them in the #6 spot.

7. Texas A&M Aggies – The Texas A&M Aggies moved to 2-0 this week, but they also dropped a couple of spots in the rankings after a lackluster 10-7 win over the Colorado Buffaloes. They will need to be better if they want to win the SEC.

8. Cincinnati Bearcats – The Cincinnati Bearcats offense had another big day in a 42-7 win over the Murray Racers, but that did not seem to impress some, as they dropped a spot in the National Rankings this week.

9. Ohio State Buckeyes – The Ohio State Buckeyes won in Week 1, but they were taken to the limit by Minnesota. That was seen as a sign that perhaps the Buckeyes are not as good as advertised, with their loss to Oregon in Week 2 seemingly proving that point.

10. Penn State Nittany Lions – Penn State moved into the top 10 with their second win on the season. They will get another serious test this coming weekend, as they will be facing a ranked Auburn Tigers team, albeit on home soil.

From what we have seem through the opening 10 weeks, we can expect to see some changes in the rankings ever single week. We will be sure to keep you up to date on all the moves.

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Now that we’ve seen everyone in action at least once, we have a better feel for teams. Although many of the top teams in the country played a “cupcake”, it still gives us a better understanding of each squad. After looking at the Week 2 slate of games, we’ve come up with a couple of sure-betting winners for you. Let’s take a look at those games, and we’ll give you our NCAA Football Betting predictions.

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USC @ Stanford (+9.5)

Whenever Stanford isn’t highly ranked, the Cardinal always seems to pull off a huge upset at least one time during the season. The USC Trojans are one of the top teams in the country, and with Utah’s loss at Florida, the Trojans know that they now have the inside track at a playoff berth.

David Shaw was once thought to be one of the next hot, young NFL coaches. Since Stanford has hit hard times over the past few seasons, Shaw could actually be on the hot seat this season. His squad had a big win over Colgate in Week 1 by a score of 41-10.

USC and their loaded offense took it to Rice by a score of 66-14. USC put up over 500 yards of offense and was very balanced, as over 300 was in the air and over 200 on the ground. USC’s defense is the big question mark this season, but they did hold an under-manned Rice squad to just 14 points.

Even though Shaw has always seemed to have USC’s number, this squad isn’t what Shaw has had in the past. Lincoln Riley has turned the Trojans into an offensive powerhouse, and Stanford won’t have enough to stop the machine. USC rolls big in this one and wins by at least three touchdowns. Go big on USC!

Wake Forest @ Vanderbilt (-7)

Wake Forest is a sneaky pick to win the ACC this season. The Deacons are no longer the doormat in the ACC, and they’ve had a lot of success over the past few seasons. Speaking of doormats, Vanderbilt has been the doormat over the past few seasons in the SEC. The Commodores program has been one of the worst programs in the country, but with a coaching change, they look like they’re headed in the right direction.

Wake Forest will take a trip to Nashville on Saturday. Vandy already has two games under their belts, as they’ve had two big victories over Hawaii and Elon. In the first two games, Vanderbilt has established the run, as they’re nearly averaging 300 rushing yards per game. Look for them to try and do the same against Wake Forest.

The Demon Deacons destroyed an overmatched VMI team, so it was hard to see what they’re really made of. They did only give up 214 yards of offense in the victory, though. We know that they’ll have a very balanced offense and will make things tough on a Vandy defense that has given up over 400 yards of offense in each of its first two games.

While everyone would love to see Vanderbilt become relevant again in the college football landscape, we just can’t get on board quite yet. If Vanderbilt was giving up big offensive yards to Hawaii and Elon, what will Wake Forest’s offense do to them? We think that Vanderbilt will be able to hang around and keep the game close; the Demon Deacons will pull away at the end. Wake Forest wins by 14.

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With the second week of college football action on hand for this weekend, it’s time to take a look at the top matchups on the Week 2 docket. Florida State hosts Georgia Tech in a matchup of longtime ACC rivals that are looking to record winning records after failing to do so a year ago. Top-ranked Clemson will look to both, take down ACC rival Wake Forest while covering the chalk as a nearly five-touchdown home favorite. Last, but not least, Duke will look to get the big road upset against a 10t-ranked Notre Dame squad that will be competing in the ACC in 2020 as part of their revised coronavirus schedule. Now, let’s find out where the best college football betting value lies in all three matchups so you can set down your bets against their NCAAF odds.

NCAA Football Betting Predictions – Top Week 2 Games In The Spotlight

Duke at No. 10 Notre Dame

When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM ET

Where: Notre Dame Stadium, IN

Money Lines: Notre Dame -20

Total: 53.5

Duke is coming off a 5-7 finish in 2019 that left them on the outside looking in come bowl season for the second time in the last four years. The Blue Devils put up 25.3 points per game last season while allowing 29.2 points per contest defensively. Duke will have a new starting quarterback this season in former Clemson three-star recruit Chase Brice and have every other starter except on offense back from last season except center Jack Wohlabaugh. The Blue Devils also return seven starters on defense, including ends Victor Dimukeje and Chris Rumph II. The entire defensive front looks formidable for Duke heading into 2020.

“We have some redshirt freshmen and freshmen that have certainly caught my eye,” head coach David Cutcliffe said recently. “I’m really excited about our interior defensive linemen and the depth that I think we’re going to surprise people with.”

No. 10 Notre Dame went 10-2 a year ago while averaging a stellar 37.1 points per game (13th) and allowing just 18.7 points per contest defensively (14th). The independent Fighting Irish will be playing in a conference for the first time ever, thanks to their revised coronavirus schedule.

“It has been different, there’s no doubt,” Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said recently. “Probably our mental preparation is the biggest concern for me.”

Starting quarterback Ian Book returns for his final season after throwing for 3,034 yards with a stellar 34 TD passes and just six interceptions. The Fighting Irish have to find a handful of replacements on the defensive line and in the secondary, but two of their top three linebackers are back in Drew White and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.

Blue Devils are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games in September.
Blue Devils are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Blue Devils are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Fighting Irish are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Fighting Irish are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Prediction

While I have no doubt that Notre Dame is going to take care of business in this matchup to get off to a good start, I’m not real fond of the high, nearly, three-touchdown spread in this affair. Duke now has a quality quarterback under center and they should have a competent defense at the very least in 2020.

Notre Dame has an elite quarterback in Ian Book, but I think the Irish will be a lot better later in the season as opposed to early on. In the end, I’m going with Notre Dame for the outright Moneyline win, but Duke to cover the chalk as a big road dog.

Pick: Notre Dame 31 Duke 20

Georgia Tech at Florida State

When: Saturday, Sept. 12 , 2020 at 3:30 PM ET

Where: Dak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL

Spread: Florida State -11

Total: 51.5

Georgia Tech is coming off a discouraging 3-9 campaign in Year 1 of the Geoff Collins era last season. The Yellow Jackets were limited to just 16.7 points per game while giving up a whopping 32.7 points per game defensively. Four starers return on the offensive line, but the quarterback battle has come down to the wire, with freshman Jeff Sims now set to replace former starter James Graham. Heading into 2020, Georgia Tech’s main goal is to simply win more games, whether they reach a bowl appearance or not.

“I feel like it’s not really too many specific goals other than let’s win,” wide receiver Malachi Carter told reporters recently. “No one liked the season we had last year. We want to start winning some games. We want to put Georgia Tech on the map. We do a lot of hard work over here, so the expectations that we have because of that are huge. As they should be.”

Florida State finished 6-7 a year ago and has gone an uninspiring 18-20 over the last three years. Now, the Seminoles are looking to get back to being a big-time program as they get set for Year 1 of the Mike Norvell era. Norvell, the former head coach at Memphis, is the third head coach in four seasons for Florida State. The Seminoles averaged 29.1 points per game, but gave up 28.5 points per contest defensively.

Redshirt junior quarterback James Blackman (16 TDs, 7 INTs) is back as the starter, but Florida State will be breaking in two new starting tackles. The Noles have a preseason All-American in defensive tackle Marvin Wilson, but there are questions at linebacker and in the defensive secondary.

Yellow Jackets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog.
Yellow Jackets are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Yellow Jackets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
Seminoles are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games in September.
Seminoles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Prediction

Georgia Tech might be getting nearly two touchdowns as road dogs in this affair, but I don’t think it’s going to be enough for the Yellow Jackets to cover and apparently, approximately 61 percent of public bettors don’t think so either. While both of these programs are rebuilding, Mike Norvell simply has more elite talent at Florida State than Geoff Collins does at Georgia Tech. The Seminoles also have the big edge at quarterback and are playing at home – and that’s why Florida State will win and cover the ATS spread.

Pick: Florida State 31 Georgia Tech 17

No. 1 Clemson at Wake Forest

When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM ET

Where: Truist Field, Winston-Salem, NC

Spread: Clemson -33.5

Total: 61

Clemson went a perfect 13-0 last season and enters the 2020 campaign as the preseason No. 1. despite falling to Joe Burrow and LSU 42-25 in last season’s national championship. While the Tigers suffered a handful of big departures following last season, they return the likely No. 1 overall pick in next year’s NFL draft in gifted quarterback Trevor Lawrence and arguably the nation’s best running back in Travis Etienne. In all, the Tigers have a league-high five All-ACC preseason first-team selections, including Lawrence and Etienne, the ACC Player of the Year in each of the last two seasons.

The Tigers must replace four starters on the offensive line and need to find replacements for star linebacker Isaiah Simmons, cornerback A.J. Terrell and wide receiver Tee Higgins, this is a program that gets elite talent each and every year and has done a phenomenal job of staying at the top of the game despite losing a handful of stars to the NFL every year.

Wake Forest is coming off a solid 8-5 season in 2019 as they put up 32.8 points per game, but allowed an overly generous 29.3 per contest defensively. The Demon Deacons will have to find replacements for former starting quarterback Jamie Newman, their leading rusher and receiver, three starters on the line, tight end, top linebacker and two starting cornerbacks.

Tigers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite.
Tigers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games.
Tigers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
Tigers are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 conference games.
Demon Deacons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Demon Deacons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Demon Deacons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog.
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Prediction

Clemson has won 11 straight over the Demon Deacons, including last year’s 52-3 home smackdown win and their even more emphatic 63-3 road win in Winston-Salem two years ago. The Demon Deacons have not managed to score a touchdown against the Tigers since 2017. While 53 percent of public bettors are currently backing the Demon Deacons to cover the chalk in this clash, I’m going with Wake to somehow narrowly cover the big spread, if only, because they are playing at home and Clemson might need some time to find their new identity.

Pick: Clemson 38 Wake Forest 13

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Okay MyBookie NCAA college football betting faithful, with the 2020 season now underway and more teams taking to the gridiron in Week 2, it’s time to look at who’s in action and which teams are offering the best value against their NCAAF odds.

NCAA Football Matches for Week 2: Rundown of Games of the week

Can Georgia Tech and Florida State get their once proud college football programs back on track after some pitiful play in recent seasons? Will the perennially-powerful Clemson T cover the chalk as a nearly five-touchdown favorite in their regular season opener at Wake Forest? Can playoff hopeful Oklahoma State and Texas challenge Oklahoma for a berth in the 2020 CFP? With week 2 of the quickly-approaching college football season at hand, let’s find out where some of the best college football betting value lies this coming weekend.

UAB at Miami-Fl

Thursday, Sept. 10 at 8:00 PM ET

Alabama-Birmingham recorded a 45-35 season-opening win over Central Arkansas on Thursday night as quarterback Tyler Johnson passed for 143 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception. All-time rushing leader Spencer Johnson added 127 rushing yards and one score in the win.

Miami went an uninspiring 6–6 in 2019, but will have a new starter under center as dual-threat former Houston quarterback D’Eriq King takes over. Miami will be looking for improvements along an offensive line that allowed a whopping 51 sacks last season. UAB is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog, but Miami is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games against a team with a winning record. Still, Miami has managed to win 11 of their last 13 games against teams from Conference USA.

Pick: UAB +143.5

NCAAF Odds: Miami -1.5

Syracuse at North Carolina

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 12:00 PM ET

One year after recording 10 wins, Syracuse went 5-7 in 2019. The Orange lost seven starters on defense and will have a pair of new coordinators, though starting quarterback Tommy DeVito is back under center after throwing 19 TD passes and just five picks. North Carolina went 6-6 to finish one game above Syracuse in the ACC Coastal division. Now, heading into Year 2 under Mack Brown, the Tar Heels return 10 starters on offense, including record-setting quarterback Sam Howell who threw a phenomenal 38 TD passes a year ago while tossing just seven interceptions. Syracuse has gone an encouraging 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games in September, but just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog. North Carolina has gone a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a favorite and 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games. Still, I like the Orange to cover as a whopping three-touchdown underdog.

Pick: Syracuse +21

NCAAF Odds: North Carolina -21

Total: 63

UL Lafayette at Iowa State

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 12:00 PM ET

Louisiana Lafayette is coming off a fine 10-3 campaign in 2019 that helped the Ragin’ Cajuns to finish first in the Sun Belt west a year ago. Quarterback Levi Lewis and starting running backs Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas will lead an offense that averaged a fantastic 38.8 points per game in 2019. Defensively, the Ragin’ Cajuns limited the opposition to 19.9 points per game.

Big 12 resident Iowa State went a modest 7-5 last year, but has only five returning starters on offense. The good news is that the Cyclones have starting quarterback Brock Purdy back after he threw for 2,982 yards with 27 TD passes and nine interceptions. Iowa State has nine returning starters back from a defense that gave up 25.3 points per game a year ago. The Ragin’ Cajuns are a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Iowa State has gone a bankroll-boosting 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in September, but the Cyclones are a winless 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

Pick: Louisiana Lafayette +11.5

NCAAF Odds: Iowa State -11.5

Total: 57

Louisiana Tech at Baylor

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 12:00 PM ET

Louisiana Tech went 9-3 last season to finish first in the Conference USA West standings while putting up 34.0 points per game and allowing 23.7 points per contest. The Bulldogs will have a first-time starter at quarterback in 2020 and need to replace three departed starters along the offensive line. Baylor went a stupendous 11-2 in 2019 and came one win short of reaching the College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, the Bears lost head coach Matt Rhule, although they made a great hire by naming former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as their new leading man. More importantly, underrated starting quarterback Charlie Brewer is back under center after throwing for 3,019 yards with 19 TDs and just 9 interceptions. Baylor has just two starters returning on defense. The Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog and a bankroll-boosting 26-10 ATS in their last 36 games as a road underdog. Baylor went 5-1 ATS over their final six games last season, bu the Bears are also just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. Louisiana Tech cover the big spread in this one!

Pick: Louisiana Tech +18.5

NCAAF Odds: Baylor -18.5

Duke at Notre Dame

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 PM ET

Duke went an uninspiring 5-7 in 2019 while allowing an overly generous 29.2 points per contest defensively. The Blue Devils will have a new starter under center as former Clemson three-star recruit Chase Brice takes over at quarterback and four starters are back on the O-line. Notre Dame went a stellar 10-2 in 2019 while finishing in the Top 20 in scoring (37.1 ppg,13th) and points allowed (18.7 ppg, 14th). Starting quarterback Ian Book is back after throwing for 3,304 yards with a stupendous 34 TD passes and just six interceptions. Duke has gone 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games in the month of September, but the Blue Devils are also just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games and 105 ATS in their last six games overall. Notre Dame is 5-0 ATS in their last five games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. The Irish get the big win to cover the nearly three-touchdown spread.

Pick: Notre Dame -19.5

NCAAF Odds: Notre Dame -19.5

Georgia Tech at Florida State

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 PM ET

Georgia Tech went an awful 3-9 in 2019 in their first yea under head coach Geoff Collins era. The Yellow Jackets could only muster up 16.7 points per game while giving up 32.7 points per game defensively. Sophomore quarterback James Graham is back as the starter, but he’s going to need to play well right away after completing just 45.1 percent of his passes last season. Florida State finished 6-6 last season, but will be heading in a new direction as former Memphis head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles averaged 29.1 points per game in 2019, but gave up almost as many defensively (28.5 ppg). Redshirt junior quarterback James Blackman is back as the starter, but the Noles need to fix a defense that allowed six of their opponents to put 30 points or more on the board and two of those to top the 40-point plateau.

Georgia Tech has gone a discouraging 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog and 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Florida State has gone 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games in the month of September and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. I like the Yellow Jackets to narrowly cover the chalk!

Pick: Georgia Tech +12.5

NCAAF Odds: Florida State -12.5

Clemson at Wake Forest

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 PM ET

Clemson went an unblemished 13-0 last season before losing to LSU 42-25 in the national championship game. Nevertheless, the Tigers have superstar quarterback Trevor Lawrence and star running back Travis Etienne back from a unit that averaged a stunning 46.5 points per game (fourth) a year ago. Wake Forest is coming off a solid 8-4 season in 2019, but the Demon Deacons lost their starting quarterback, leading rusher, three starters on the line, their starting tight end and two starting cornerbacks. Clemson has gone a bankroll-boosting 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite and an equally impressive 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games. Wake Forest is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in he month of September and 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games. Clemson wins their opener, but Wake covers the spread as a nearly five-touchdown home dog.

NCAAF Odds: Clemson -32.5

Tulsa at Oklahoma State

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 PM ET

Tulsa struggled in finishing 4-8 in 2019 while allowing a generous 31.3 points per contest defensively. Starting quarterback Zach Smith is back under center after throwing for 3,279 yards with 19 TD passes and nine picks. Unfortunately, the Golden Hurricane lost their top three tacklers from last season and returns just one starter in the secondary.

Oklahoma State will be looking to build on their positive 8-4 mark in 2019 after winning four of their final five games last season. The Cowboys have a superstar in running back Chuba Hubbard (2,094 yards, 21 TDs) and another star in wide receiver Tylan Wallace. The Cowboys put up 33.4 points a game last season and returns a whopping combined 18 starters, including redshirt sophomore signal-caller Spencer Sanders. Tulsa is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and an impressive 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog. Oklahoma State has gone a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five games in September, 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games and 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games. The Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings against Tulsa and I like the CFP playoff hopeful to narrowly cover the chalk in this one.

Pick: Oklahoma State -21

NCAAF Odds: Oklahoma State -21

Total: 66

Western Kentucky at Louisville

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:00 PM ET

Western Kentucky finished third in the Conference USA East last season while going 8-4 overall. The Hilltoppers were downright stingy in limiting the opposition to just 20.1 points per contest (22nd). Unfortunately, Western Kentucky will be breaking in a new starting quarterback in 2020, though four starters return on the offensive line. The defense will be anchored by superstar defensive end and reigning Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, DeAngelo Malone who recorded a stupendous 11.5 sacks and 21 tackles for a loss. Louisville will be looking to build on their modest 7-5 mark a year ago and the good news is that the Cardinals have a whopping 15 combined returning starters back, including starting quarterback Micale Cunningham (20 TDs, 5 INTs). Louisville will have their hands full in trying to fix a defense that got routinely beat in allowing 33.8 points per game a year ago.

Western Kentucky has gone an unblemished 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog, 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in the month of September. Louisville has gone 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games against teams from Conference USA but are also just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a home favorite. I’m going with the Hilltoppers to cover the double-digit spread.

Pick: Western Kentucky +12

NCAAF Odds: Louisville -12

UTEP at Texas

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:00 PM ET

UTEP looked completely inept in going 1-11 in 2019 while averaging just 19.6 points per game and allowing an overly generous 35.9 points per game defensively. Now, as they get set for their regular season opener, the Miners have question marks at quarterback and at all three levels of the defense. Texas was supposed to be legitimate CFP contenders a year ago, but the Longhorns struggled mightily in going 7-5 a year ago. Now, head coach Tom Herman returns 16 combined starters, including dual-threat senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger, who passed for 3,663 yards with 32TD tosses and just 10 interceptions while adding 663 rushing yards and an additional seven scores. Texas wins, but the 43-point spread will be too much for the Longhorns to cover.

Pick: UTEP +43

NCAAF Odds: Texas -43

Total: 60.5

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With Week 1 of the college football season nearly in the books, it’s time to take a look at what Week 2 has to offer. We have now seen everyone play, so it’s easier to get a gauge on how you want to spend your money.

With some of the top-ranked teams struggling in Week 1, we could see some interesting lines for the upcoming week. Here are some NCAAF Betting predictions for Week 2. We hope that we can make you some big money!

Expert Predictions for 2021 College Football Week 2

Appalachian State @ University of Miami (-7.5)

So, the Miami Hurricanes were totally humiliated by the University of Alabama last week. And now awaiting the Canes is an Appalachian State team that Power 5 schools have notoriously had issues beating. Appalachian State is on a totally different level than Alabama, and we’re in no way saying that they’re near the same level as the Tide.

Miami is better than what they showed last week, and we should see it in this week’s game. The Appalachian State defense won’t be nearly as good as Alabama’s, so we should see D’Eriq King play much better. King and his offense will be too much for App State. The Hurricanes win this one by at least 14.

UTEP @ Boise State (-27.5)

For the first time since 2014, the Boise State Broncos lost their opener. They didn’t play well, and Central Florida took advantage. On Friday night, they’ll face a UTEP squad that is looking to start the season 3-0.

While UTEP is unbeaten, their victories have been against New Mexico State and Bethune-Cookman. Neither of those two teams are the caliber of Boise State. Boise didn’t play well last week, and they’ll be looking to take out their frustrations on someone.

When favored by 21 or more points, Boise State is 6-0 against the spread in their last six games. We think it’ll be 7-0, so we’re going to take Boise State to cover.

Iowa @ Iowa State (-3.5)

In the battle for the CyHawk Trophy, these two will duke it out in their annual showdown. Both teams are ranked inside the Top 25. Iowa State is one of the top teams in the Big 12 this season. They didn’t play like it last week, as they barely survived the Northern Iowa Panthers, beating them 16-10.

As for the Hawkeyes, they surprised everyone by dominating the Indiana Hoosiers 34-6. Many felt that this would be a close game and could go either way. Iowa will grind out the clock and will keep the ball out of Iowa State’s hands.

The underdog has won 10 of the last 15 meetings. Six of the last nine matchups have been decided by six points or less. We’re going with the dog in this one and picking the Iowa Hawkeyes to come to Ames and upset the Iowa State Cyclones.

Texas (-6) @ Arkansas

The 21st-ranked Longhorns began the Steve Sarkisian era by defeating #23 Louisiana. Arkansas struggled with Rice but pulled away late. This one will be a tough one on the road for the Longhorns, but we like them to cover. They won’t win by more than 10, but we see them winning by more than six.

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The College Football regular season is preparing to kick off, and it is definitely time to begin looking at the schedule and find some value. Today, we are going to be discussing a few games where current unranked teams are facing top-25 programs and explaining why the unranked team should be the side we should take here. Let’s get right to it so you can plan your bets against their College Football Betting Lines.

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Pittsburgh Panthers vs 17 Tennessee Volunteers

The Tennessee Volunteers have an extremely veteran team as all of their projected starters are juniors or higher in terms of their collegiate grade. That means they do not have to learn a new system and instead have some cohesion there. The Pittsburgh Panthers have a brand new transfer quarterback with former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis.

Slovis playing in USC means he is used to playing on the west coast, where it is great weather, and playing in Pittsburgh could be a bit of an adjustment. I really like this Pittsburgh Panthers throughout the season, but they will improve as the season continues on so go with the Tennessee Volunteers in this matchup.

20 Kentucky Wildcats vs Florida Gators

Playing inside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium gives the Florida Gators a home-field advantage here and I’m not as high on the Kentucky Wildcats as the AP Poll is. These teams played last season in Kentucky with the Wildcats picking up a 20-13 home win.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis has not been a great quarterback as he had 13 interceptions over the course of the regular season a year ago. It’s not much, but the Florida Gators have been a more prolific offensive program recently and the new starting quarterback of Anthony Richardson, getting his first season at the helm, adds a completely different dynamic with his rushing ability adding to his 60 completion percentage from a year ago. Give me the Florida Gators to edge out a win against the 20th-ranked program to make up for last year’s loss.

24 Houston Cougars vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have the better roster overall and I really like their new starting quarterback, senior Tyler Shough, as he was a backup last year and finished with a 69.6 completion percentage for 872 yards in his limited action. They also have been good at kicking, as the team finished missing just a single field goal throughout all of last year.

I also like Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune as he is one of the best quarterbacks in college football. However, I don’t like the wide receiver options here for him as they need freshman Matthew Golden to really be a critical factor in the offense otherwise it could be a tough time. I think he can be great, but Week 2 is too early to get his feet under him.

The Houston Cougars were not great in terms of field goals as they were just 16-of-24 throughout the entire year. They were extremely touchdown dependent for points and the Texas Tech defense has been one of the better ones in the sport that can have red zone stands. All in all, go with the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win this game and take down a ranked Houston program.

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Okay, MyBookie College Football betting enthusiasts, a wildly intriguing slate of Week 1 games is now in the books. Now, with NCAA Football Week 2 quickly approaching, let’s use some of the things we learned in Week 1 to handicap this coming weekend’s action.

Can South Florida hold it down at home in a huge Week 2 matchup against a Georgia Tech team desperate to rebound from an agonizing 2017 campaign? Will South Carolina be able to get the big home upset over No. 3 Georgia in their SEC showdown? Last but not least, who’s the pick when Iowa and Iowa State square off in their annual in-state brawl for it all?

Let’s find out the answer to all three questions right now.

2018 NCAA Football Week 2 Odds & Expert Top Picks

No. 3 Georgia Tech (1-0) at South Florida (1-0)

When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 12:00 PM ET

Where: Raymond James Stadium

TV: ESPN2, ABC

NCAA Football Week 2 Odds: Georgia Tech -3

Georgia Tech used its triple option to rush for a whopping 439 yards in a 41-0 season-opening win over Alcorn State on Saturday. New starting quarterback Blake Barnett was outstanding in his debut with South Florida on Saturday by going 24-for-34 for 305 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on the ground in a 34-14 win over Elon.

While Georgia Tech is trying to rebound from a discouraging 5-6 campaign in 2017, South Florida went 10-2 in Charlie Strong’s first season a year ago and reached a season-high national ranking of 16th. The Bulls averaged a stellar 38.2 points per game to rank 10th nationally in scoring.

However, with star quarterback Quinton Flowers gone, Strong entered the offseason looking a solid replacement for his graduated former team leader. Apparently, he’s found one in Barnett, a graduate transfer who spent 2017 as an Arizona State backup after leaving Alabama the previous year. Barnett’s debut marked the first time a player not named Flowers started a game for the Bulls since Nov. 28, 2014.

I like the way that Charlie Strong has quickly built his program at South Florida and I believe the Bulls are more than capable of holding down the fort at home if Blake Barnett continues to play like he did this past weekend. Georgia Tech is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games while South Florida is 11-1 SU in its last 12 home games. I like South Florida to get the outright win over Georgia Tech as a field goal home underdog.

NCAA Football Week 2 Score Prediction: South Florida 28 – Georgia Tech 24

No. 3 Georgia at South Carolina

When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 PM ET

Where: Williams-Brice Stadium

TV: CBS

NCAA Football Week 2 Odds: Georgia -9.5

Third-ranked Georgia overpowered overmatched Austin Peay en route to an emphatic 45-0 win in their regular season opener on Saturday. South Carolina throttled Coastal Carolina 49-15 in their opener on Saturday. Right now, upwards of 70 percent of the betting public is backing South Carolina to at least cover the chalk in their SEC battle against Georgia this coming weekend – and I agree.

Not only did South Carolina post a very respectable 9-4 record last season, but for me, the Gamecocks now have the look and feel of a program on the rise under head coach Will Muschamp. Yes, I know Georgia reached the national championship game last season, but South Carolina was elite defensively in finishing 25th in points allowed in 2017 (20.7 ppg) and they look like they’re going to be dominant on that side of the ball again in 2018.

More importantly, I think that junior quarterback Jake Bentley is set to improve in a big way after a roller-coaster campaign a year ago. Georgia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against South Carolina and 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games when against South Carolina overall. I’m going with the Gamecocks to cover the spread in a closer-than-expected thriller.

NCAA Football Week 2 Score Prediction: Georgia 24 – South Carolina 23

Iowa State at Iowa

When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 5:00 PM ET

Where: Kinnick Stadium

TV: FOX

NCAA Football Week 2 Odds: Iowa -3.5

Iowa State’s regular-season opener against South Dakota State was canceled on Saturday night after a 2 ½ hour delay caused by lightning. Deshaunte Jones caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Kempt to give Iowa State a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter before the game was canceled.

Iowa spanked Northern Illinois 33-7 in its regular-season opener as running back Toren Young rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown on eight carries and fellow back Ivory Kelly-Martin added 62 rushing yards and another score on 16 carries. The win helped head coach Kirk Ferentz become Iowa’s all-time leader in wins at the school. The Hawkeyes also held Northern Illinois to just 211 yards of total offense.

Iowa has won three straight and seven of the last 10 meetings against Iowa State and recorded a thrilling 44-41 road win over the Cyclones a year ago. The Hawkeyes are just 5-4-1 ATS over the last 10 meetings in this in-state rivalry, but they’re also a near-perfect 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games while Iowa State has gone 6-16 SU in its last 22 road games and just 1-3-1 ATS in their last five dates against the Hawkeyes.

I like Iowa to win and cover the manageable spread because they’re playing at home and Iowa State didn’t get a chance to work out their kinks or pick up a feel-good win in Week 1 because of their cancellation.

NCAA Football Week 2 Score Prediction: Iowa 31 – Iowa State 24

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The opening week of the season delivers a few good match-ups, but many of the bigger teams are using the first week of the season to take on opponents that are little more than a punching bag. Week 2 figures to be a little tougher for those guys. As we are going to do for every week of the college football season, we have picked out what we believe to be the best games to wager on featuring teams in each of the Power 5 conferences, so let’s get to it for the 2018 NCAA Football Week 2.

2018 NCAA Football Week 2 Betting Picks

ACC

Clemson Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies – The Clemson Tigers have become a permanent fixture in the college football playoffs, and it certainly looks as though they are going to be ready to make another run this season. While this is a game that you would expect them to win, very few teams head to College Station and have an easy time of things.

Texas A&M is not the team they were just a few short seasons ago, but they are one that is not going to be an easy put for anyone. I see this one being close early on, but I think Clemson will start to pull away in the second half.

Big 12

Iowa State Cyclones vs Iowa Hawkeyes – Iowa State are coming off a very respectable 8-win season in 2017, with one of those victories coming in a bowl game against #20 ranked Memphis. If this game is anything like the one these two delivered last season, then we are in for a real treat.

That one went to OT, and it was the Hawkeyes who outlasted their in-state rivals to come up with the 41-40 win. This should be a tougher one for the Cyclones on the road, but they have proven that they can hang with a very good Iowa team. Unfortunately, I still think they lose this one.

Big Ten

Michigan State Spartans vs Arizona State Sun Devils – The Michigan State Spartans are a team that many people believe have a shot at winning the Big Ten this year, as well as potentially being a dark horse to make the playoffs. They have a tough schedule, with this trip, in particular, having the potential to be a bit of a trip-up game.

The Sun Devils are rebuilding after a disappointing 7-win season last year and will have former NFL coach Herm Edwards on the sidelines. I expect Arizona State to be better this season, but think they come up short here.

PAC 12

UCLA Bruins vs Oklahoma Sooners – The Bruins are considered by some to be a bit of a sleeping giant, but you really have to wonder when they are going to wake up again. This is a team that went a rather poor 6-7 last season, closing things out with a bowl game loss at the hands of Kansas State.

This game sees them head on the road to face a team that was in the playoffs last season, and while the Sooners will no longer have Baker Mayfield under center, they still have a very talented team that should win this one.

SEC

Georgia Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks – The Bulldogs landed back on top of the SEC East last season, while also winning the SEC Championship Game and making it all the way to the National Championship before losing in OT to Alabama.

They are the favorites to win the East once again, but it is the Gamecocks who are likely to be their biggest threat. The winner of this one gets an early leg up in the division, and I believe it will be the Dawgs that get it.

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A pair of Big Ten teams and one nationally-ranked Pac-12 College Football Playoff hopeful will all be looking to pick up victories in College Football Week 2 of the 2017 season this coming weekend. The Iowa State Cyclones host the Iowa Hawkeyes in their annual in-state battle while the Ohio Bobcats look to pull off the upset over the Purdue Boilermakers.

Last but not least, the 25th-ranked Utah Aggies will look to get the road win against the BYU Cougars in their annual in-state rivalry. Now that the latest college football odds and lines for Week 2 our out, let’s see what games you should consider in your betting picks.

College Football Week 2 Picks, Odds, and Predictions

Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) at Iowa State Cyclones (1-0)

When: Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM ET

Where: Jack Trice Stadium

TV: ESPN2

College Football Week 2 Odds: Iowa -2 / Total: OFF

Analysis: The Iowa Hawkeyes will be looking to stay unbeaten after shutting down Wyoming 24-3 in their Week 1 matchup as quarterback Nate Stanley went 8-for-15 for 125 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Running back Akrum Wadley rushed for a team-high 116 yards on 24 carries while wide receivers Nick Easley (77) and Noah Fant (29) combined for 106 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa picked off Wyoming quarterback and possible No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Josh Allen twice in the win while Josey Jewell recorded a whopping team-high 14 tackles.

The Iowa State Cyclones also look to move to 2-0 after getting past Northern Iowa 42-24 in their season opener as quarterback Jacob Park went 27-for-35 passes for 271 yards with two touchdowns and one pick. Running back David Montgomery rushed for a team-high 82 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries while wide receivers Allen Lazard and Hakeem Butler combined for 183 receiving yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Iowa State picked off Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne three times in the win.

Week 2 Analysis

For this Week 2 matchup, I’m going to urge you to back the Iowa Hawkeyes to get the road win and narrow ATS cover even though they’ve put together an uninspiring 1-4 ATS mark in their last 5 non-conference games and the Iowa State Cyclones have gone 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Iowa has won three of the last four meetings including last season’s 42-3 home blowout as a 15.5-point favorite. The Hawkeyes are also 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games while the Cyclones have gone 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Iowa has covered the spread easily in each of the last two meetings and the road team in this all-Iowa rivalry is a near-perfect 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Iowa wins and covers.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes -2

Ohio Bobcats (1-0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0-1)

When: Friday, September 8, 2017 at 8:00 PM ET

Where: Ross-Ade Stadium

College Football Week 2 Odds: Purdue Boilermakers -4 / Total: OFF

Analysis: The Ohio Bobcats laid the ‘smackdown’ on Hampton in their 59-0 Week 1 shutout as quarterback Quinton Maxwell completed 7 of 9 passes for 100 yards with one touchdown and one interception while backup quarterback Nathan Rourke added three rushing scores in the win. Defensively, Ohio limited Hampton to just seven first downs, 47 rushing yards and 108 passing yards.

The Purdue Boilermakers showed up nicely in their first game under new head coach Jeff Brohm despite losing to Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Louisville cardinals 35-28 in Week 1. Quarterback David Blough completed 18 of 26 passes for 175 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and backup Elijah Sindelar added 118 passing yards and two additional TD passes. Defensively, Purdue saw Jackson pass for 378 yards and two touchdowns while adding 107 rushing yards.

Maybe it’s me, but I’m completely stunned that Purdue isn’t a bigger favorite in this contest, but no matter, simply take the Boilermakers as a virtual lock to cover the spread against Ohio despite the fact that the Bobcats are a near-perfect 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. I like Purdue to get it done with ease in this contest!

College Football Week 2 Pick: Purdue -4 Points

No. 25 Utah at BYU

When: Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:15 PM ET

Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah

College Football Week 2 Odds: BYU -1.5 / Total: OFF

Analysis: BYU beat Portland State 20-6 in their regular season opener, but it wasn’t pretty at all which is what makes the 25th-ranked Utah Utes my pick to win and cash in against the Cougars in their Week 2 matchup. The Utes overpowered overmatched North Dakota State 37-16 in Week 1 as quarterback Tyler Huntley passed for 227 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding 70 rushing yards and two more scores.

BYU was limited to just 4-for-13 success on third down against Portland State and that kind of football just won’t cut it against a Utah team that has consistently been one of the best programs in the country for the better part of the last three seasons.

Utah has gone 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games against a team with a winning home record and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games. The Utes are also a near-perfect 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings against BYU, including 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road dates against the Cougars. Don’t think twice about it people, Utah will win and win big to cover the spread as a surprising road underdog against a BYU team they’re better than in all three phases.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Utah +1.5 Points

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Week 1 of the college football season delivered all that we have come to expect from this sport, with great games and shocking surprises to be found all over the place. College Football Week 2 sees most of the bigger teams take things a little easier against lesser opposition, so finding sure losers is a little easier this week.

Rather than picking those games, I am going to go a little off the beaten path to find match-ups that look as though they are going to be close in the betting odds for Week 2. These are the games where a team is favored by 7 points or less. I have definite ideas about who I think will win these games, and the odds should be good enough that you still get a decent chunk of change in your pocket with a winning ticket.

College Football Week 2 Sure Losers and Predictions

Ohio Bobcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers

I believe that this is a real opportunity to cash a nice winning ticket, as the Purdue Boilermakers are in as a 4-point favorite, and I think they are destined to lose this one. Over the past 3 seasons, the Boilermakers have gone 9-2 ATS as the underdog, while Purdue are just 3-10 ATS in home games during that same period.

Ohio hammered Hampton 59-0 in Week 1, and while the Boilermakers lost, they did put in a pretty solid performance against Louisville. I think that Ohio can win this one straight up, but if you want to play it a little safe, take Ohio against the spread.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Ohio Bobcats

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Central Michigan Chippewas

These two teams have met twice over the last few years, and it was Kansas who came away with the win both times. Both teams put up opening week wins, but Central Michigan appear to be up against it this week given that they only have 1 win in their last 6 on the road.

Kansas come into this game as a 6-point favorite, and I think they might be able to cover, as I have them winning this one by a TD. This one might prove to be a bit of a nail-biter, but Kansas will come away with the win.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Kansas Jayhawks

Michigan State Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos

The loser of this one may well depend on how you are planning on playing the game. If you are looking at betting ATS, then Western Michigan may be the way to go. Over the past 3 seasons, they are 10-3 ATS in road games, which includes going 8-1 ATS in September games.

They are 6 ½ point underdogs for this one, and might be able to keep it close enough to cover. That said, I still believe that Michigan State Spartans will come up with the win. They may not be the same team that they were a couple of seasons back, but they are still good enough to get the job done at home.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Michigan State Spartans

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils

Another game that the bookies have as being a tight one, with Northwestern favored by 3 points on the road. The Wildcats have dominated this match-up, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings against Duke. They have also been a very solid bet on the road, going 9-4 SU in their last 13 games away from home. I am actually a little surprised that the bookies have this one so tight, as I think the Wildcats can win this one quite handily. Not only will I be playing them SU, I will also have them ATS in this one.

There are several different ways that you can play these picks. The easy way to go would be to just play them all as singles, but you might also consider putting together what would be a very profitable parlay ticket. You can hedge your bets a little by putting together the parlay ticket in a round-robin style so that you can still cash out even if one of the picks falls short.

College Football Week 2 Pick: Northwestern Wildcats

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The new polls didn’t come out until Tuesday this week – usually Sunday – because there were games on Sunday and Monday night. But they are already out! So, we have a better grasp of the top teams heading into College Football Week 2.

Alabama, the preseason No. 1 that knocked off No. 3 Florida State Saturday night, maintained its stranglehold on the top spot. In fact, the Crimson Tide furthered tightened their grip as 60 of the 61 voters gave them No. 1 nods; they had 49 in the poll released before the start of the season. No. 2 Ohio State was the only other team with a first-place vote (one). So, which teams have the best NCAAF odds for Week 2? Here’s our two picks you should consider before placing your betting picks.

College Football Week 2 Sure Winners

Cincinnati at No. 8 Michigan

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, Noon ET

Where: Michigan Stadium

Opening College Football Week 2 Lines: UM -34.5 (49)

Bearcats Struggle In Opener

Cincinnati opened with an ugly 26-14 win over FCS school Austin Peay – which entered on a 27-game losing streak. It was the head coaching debut of Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell, the former Ohio State defensive coordinator.

The Bearcats (1-0) were far from dominant. Austin Peay outgained UC, 313 yards to 248 and rushed for 224 yards. The Governors (0-1) also had a decided edge in time of possession, 37:41 to 22:19. It was the first time Austin Peay had held a Football Bowl Subdivision team under 30 points since Sept. 17, 2011 against Memphis. Mike Boone gained 100 yards on 19 carries in the first 100-yard rushing game for a UC player since Boone gained 137 against Tulsa on Nov. 14, 2015. Hayden Moore complete 17 of 28 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. The Bearcats did not commit a turnover.

Last season, the Bearcats (4-8) did not play in a bowl game for just the fourth time since 2000. They had played in five straight bowl games prior to 2016 and recorded at least nine wins in four of those seasons.

Wolverines Trap Game?

Michigan moved up to No. 8 in the AP poll following a dominant 33-17 win over No. 17 Florida. The Michigan defense held Florida to 192 total yards and nine first downs while accumulating six sacks and forcing three turnovers. Outside of a field goal on the opening drive, the Florida offense only crossed midfield twice the rest of the game.

The Wolverines piled up 433 total yards, nearly half of those on the ground (215). Ty Isaac led the way with 114 yards on 11 carries (10.4 yards per carry). Wilton Speight earned the start at quarterback and played most of the game, going 11-of- 25 passing for 181 yards and a touchdown. John O’Korn also saw action in the second quarter. Quinn Nordin made four field goals in his Michigan debut and became the first kicker in program history to hit two field goals from 50-plus yards in the same game. Michigan ended Florida’s 27-year season-opener winning streak, which had been the longest active streak in the nation.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. Cincinnati becomes the 151st different opponent faced by Michigan during its 138 years of collegiate football action. Michigan has a 114-18- 3 record in home openers.

Nebraska at Oregon

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 4:30 PM ET

Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene

Opening College Football Week 2 Lines: Oregon -14 (70.5)

Huskers Look For More

Nebraska escaped Arkansas State 43-36 last week. Sophomore I-back Tre Bryant erupted for a career-high 192 yards in the win. Bryant, whose previous career highs were 13 carries for 56 yards, powered his way to 78 yards in a wild first half, before helping the Huskers take gain control of the game with 114 yards and a touchdown on 18 second-half carries.

Bryant’s big night in the backfield in his first career start, helped make a winner of quarterback Tanner Lee inhis first game as a Husker. Lee completed 19-of-32 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns without committing a turnover. The Huskers finished with 463 yards total offense on 70 plays, including 225 rushing yards on 38 carries and 238 passing yards on 32 attempts. Arkansas State finished with 497 yards on 89 plays, but managed just 82 yards rushing on 21 carries. The victory marked the 31st time in 32 seasons Nebraska has posted a victory in its season opener.

Saturday’s meeting wraps up a home-and- home series between the schools. Nebraska defeated Oregon, 35-32, in Lincoln last season. Saturday’s meeting wraps up a home-and- home series between the schools. Nebraska defeated Oregon, 35-32, in Lincoln last season.

Nebraska has won five straight games in the series, outscoring Oregon, 241-60, in that five-game win streak. Saturday’s game will mark the first time in the past six meetings that neither team has been nationally ranked.

Ducks Blast Off

Oregon slaughtered FCS school Southern Utah 77-21 in Week 1 in Willie Taggert’s OU head coaching debut. The Ducks (1-0) won their seventh straight season opener, and their 10th straight season opener played at home. They won their 16th straight game over non-Power 5 conference opponents.

Royce Freeman kicked off his senior season and quest for the UO career rushing record with 150 yards and four touchdowns on 23 carries. His 48 career rushing touchdowns tie for fifth-most in conference history, and are five behind LaMichael James for the UO record. Freeman is also within four yards of catching Stepfan Taylor (Stanford, 2009-12) for sixth in Pac-12 history with 4,300 rushing yards. Justin Herbert was an efficient 17-of- 21 for 281 yards with the single passing touchdown, and Charles Nelson led UO receivers with five catches for 99 yards.

The 77 points were the most scored by any FBS school last week. The UO defense, much maligned a season ago, allowed Southern Utah to march 70 yards on nine plays for a touchdown to open the game. But after that, the Ducks allowed just 3.8 yards per play. Of Southern Utah’s 25 first downs Saturday, seven were gained via Oregon penalty.

Expert Predictions for College Football Week 2

Michigan should beat Cincinnati by at least 40. Oregon will not cover the spread vs. Nebraska but will end the losing streak in the series. Be sure to check out for more College Football Week 2 odds and lines, provided by MyBookie Online Sportsbook!