College Football gives us a little bit of everything in Week 1 and we’re ready to go for Week 2
Not many good games on the schedule, but a New England rivalry, a CFP final rematch, in state rivalries, and arguably the biggest CyHawk Trophy game in the history of the rivalry bring us a solid slate for Week 2
For this week because of the lack of good games on the schedule, I’ll preview 10/12 games this week (couldn’t get to all of them because of schoolwork and QBSN stuff)
LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 9 wins 5 losses
AGAINST THE SPREAD: 5 wins 8 losses 1 push
#12 Oregon Ducks (1-0) 
#3 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)
Columbus, OH
Noon on FOX (Big Noon Kickoff)
LINE: (OSU -14)
Rematch of the first ever College Football Playoff Final when Cardale Jones led Ohio State to a 22 point win over Marcus Mariota and the Ducks. Oregon’s offense had better balance with Anthony Brown at quarterback, but it took a late touchdown to beat Fresno State at home last week. Ohio State however, picked up right where they left off by decimating Minnesota in the 2nd half last Thursday night. CJ Stroud’s 2nd half performance was stellar and it helps when Ohio State’s defense makes a big play to boost that big lead. Chris Olave continues to put up big numbers for the Bucks and as my dark horse Heisman candidate. The big concern in this game is Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux’s health after missing most of last week with an ankle injury. That’ll have a big impact on Oregon’s defense for sure if he’s out or limited. We’re in for an excellent game to kick off Week 2 of College Football.
PREDICTION: Coin flip because my brother Charlie starts his freshman year at Oregon next week and I picked Ohio State to win the National Championship. Close game for four quarters, but I gotta go with the Buckeyes. I just think Oregon’s offense still needs to take that next step and Thibodeaux’s health is a concern. Buckeyes win but the Ducks will cover in what should be a great game.
Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) 
Tennessee Volunteers (1-0)
Knoxville, TN
Noon on ESPN
LINE: (PITT -3)
PREDICTION: Should be a gritty, tough game. But I like Tennessee at home with Joe Milton making plays. Pitt’s defense has to contain a much improved offense and it’ll be too tough. Vols get the upset
Boston College Eagles (1-0) 
UMass Minutemen (0-1)
Amherst, MA
3:30 on ESPN+
LINE: (BC -38)
Watch out for Boston College’s offense. After struggling in the first quarter against Colgate last week, the Eagles offense ran away with the game by putting up 51 points (yes I know it’s just Colgate) at home. Phil Jurkovec and Zay Flowers had big games and the Eagles tight ends put up some numbers too. The Eagles head down the Mass Pike to visit poor old UMass. UMass can’t score, and can barely play defense. What’s to like about this game? It’s a New England College Football Fall Classic… that and BC might hang 70+ on this team.
PREDICTION: You see the throwback helmets for UMass? They don’t stand a chance. BC wins and covers. Just too much offense and UMass’s defense is terrible
California Golden Bears (0-1) 
TCU Horned Frogs (1-0)
Fort Worth, TX
3:30pm on ESPNU
LINE: (TCU -9.5)
PREDICTION: TCU can score a lot of points and Cal’s offense can’t. The Golden Bears play excellent on defense, but eventually the Horned Frogs wear them down and win this game. TCU wins and covers
Air Force Falcons (1-0) 
Navy Midshipmen (0-1)
Annapolis, MD
3:30pm on CBS
LINE: (AFA -6.5)
This is not just the first round of the Commander in Chief’s trophy. This is a game about remembering who we lost on that fateful day 20 years ago. Both teams will be honoring those we lost and those who sacrificed themselves on 9/11 before the game begins in different ways. We mustn’t forget those who gave their lives for us during those attacks and we will remember those who are still fighting for us each and every day for the good of our country. Navy was embarrassed last week against Marshall so I think Coach Ken’s team will look for a bounce back game against an Air Force team that looked really good at home last week.
PREDICTION: I know more people in the Navy than in the Air Force but I was really impressed with the Falcons rushing attack last week. I think they’ll keep the momentum going and beat Navy in a close and very emotional game.
#10 Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) 
#9 Iowa State Cyclones (1-0)
Ames, IA
4:30pm on ABC
LINE: (ISU -3.5)
MARVEL SPORTS GAME OF THE WEEK
This has got to be the biggest CyHawk Trophy game in the history of the rivalry. Two top ten programs looking for a bullet on their CFP resume in a game where the winner takes home not just the bullet point, but a meaningful trophy. Last week, Iowa State played poorly against Northern Iowa because Breece Hall got stuffed early and often and they couldn’t throw the football against UNI’s defense. If they have any chance to snap their five game losing streak against Iowa, they’ve got to establish a run game. This is the first time Iowa has been ranked in the Top 10 since losing the Rose Bowl in 2015 to Stanford. I really liked what I saw from Iowa last week. They bring a run game and defense style that is elite. Spencer Petras has become a great quarterback with some good talent on the outside and Riley Moss had two pick sixes in the win against Indiana. If Iowa can come back down to Earth after playing their best football last week, they’ll be in good shape. What a game in Ames this weekend with not just the trophy and a streak on the line, but perhaps the start of a CFP resume
PREDICTION: Another tough pick because how can anyone look at what Iowa did last week and what Iowa State did last week and say that the Cyclones are going to win. The fact that everyone thinks the Cyclones will win because everyone’s all over the Hawkeyes means I should go with ISU. But I can’t. I got the Hawks in the upset over the clones because of a more healthier defense.
Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-0) 
#14 Miami Hurricanes (0-1)
Miami Gardens, FL
7pm on ESPNU
LINE: (MIA -7.5)
PREDICTION: Miami is going to win this game, but App State will keep it close. This is a very good team in the Sun Belt Conference with a veteran offense. It’s a shootout, but Miami wins a close one
Washington Huskies (0-1) 
Michigan Wolverines (1-0)
Ann Arbor, MI
7:30pm on ABC
LINE: (MICH -6)
PREDICTION: Michigan wins big. How can anyone pick Washington after the way they played last week. Statement game for Michigan. They win by at least four touchdowns
#21 Utah Utes (1-0) 
BYU Cougars (1-0)
Provo, Utah
10:15pm on ESPN
LINE: (UTAH -7)
PREDICTION: BYU had a better win last week, but Utah has the better team. I think Charlie Brewer makes some plays in the passing game and the Utes go to Provo and take down the Cougars in a close one. BYU covers
Stanford Cardinal (0-1) 
#15 USC Trojans (1-0)
Los Angeles, CA
10:30pm on FOX
LINE: (USC -17)
PREDICTION: Stanford’s defense keeps this close for a half, but they have no identity on offense to keep up with the high powered Trojans. USC wins by 18 over Stanford.
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