Week 2 of the 2026 college football season is here, kicking off Thursday, September 10, with the main event unfolding Friday and Saturday. If you are looking to get in on the action, SportsLine football expert Mike Tierney just dropped his top parlay bets, and what he’s seeing from teams like Texas A&M is straight fire.
Tierney’s Bets Are Heating Up College Football
Listen, when Mike Tierney talks, you gotta tune in. This guy’s a veteran sportswriter, popping up in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and he’s been covering the NFL for decades, even hitting seven Super Bowls. But it’s his betting record that really makes you lean in. Over the last four seasons in the NFL, Tierney is sitting at a stellar 320-271-16. For those of us keeping score, that’s a return of $1,867 to $100 players. In the last two NFL seasons alone, he’s 130-101 ATS, a solid 56.3 percent hit rate! And he’s not just an NFL guru, either. He’s 121-103 over the past two college football seasons. When he outlines top parlay bets for favorites and underdogs, you know it’s coming from a place of deep analysis.
Favorites Parlay: Aggies and Hawkeyes Look Like the Real Deal
Tierney’s got a couple of absolute smash spots in his favorites parlay. First up, you have to look at Texas A&M on the money line against Arizona State. Now, some might balk at the number after Arizona State absolutely crushed it in their opener with a 70-7 win. But A&M’s 50-0 whitewashing of Missouri State? That’s more than just a win; that’s a statement. The Aggies’ defense was absolutely stifling, allowing a measly 67 total yards. Sixty-seven! Plus, Arizona State has to contend with A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, whose running and throwing creates a true pick-your-poison dilemma for any defense. And get this: the Sun Devils are heading to London for next week’s game, so they consented to a ridiculous 9 a.m. PT kickoff. You think they might have second thoughts about that early start when A&M’s D is breathing down their necks?
Then, there’s the heated Cy-Hawk series with Iowa on the money line against Iowa State. This rivalry absolutely captivates the Heartland State, and while Iowa State has taken the last two meetings, and technically the last three (Iowa’s 2023 win was vacated, ouch!), this is Iowa’s chance for revenge. They are looking to make a statement here, especially with Iowa State coach Matt Campbell having seemingly loaded up his roster.
Get Ready for Week 2 Action
The marquee matchups, like No. 1 Ohio State facing off against No. 4 Texas, might grab the headlines, but Tierney’s insights on these specific favorites show where the real value is. If you’re feeling daring and ready to jump into the action, remember to follow Tierney’s college football bets. Plus, you can snag $200 in bonus bets when you spend just $5 with the latest DraftKings promo code. Don’t miss out; most of Week 2’s gridiron battles go down this Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. Let’s see these teams lay it all on the line!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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