Week 2 of the college football season is absolutely kicking off with a bang this Saturday, and CBS Sports Network is dropping a quadruple-header of games that are gonna be must-watch. But hold up, because there’s one matchup, Maryland vs. UConn, that’s got “upset alert” screaming louder than a stadium packed on game day, and it’s all thanks to the Huskies’ sneaky history against the big boys. The Terps rolled Hampton in Week 1, and UConn started the Jason Candle era with a solid win over Lafayette. But don’t let those easy openers fool you: this game carries some serious weight for both squads.
UConn’s Upset History Is No Joke, Terps!
Listen, Maryland, you cannot be sleeping on UConn. Period. They’re heading into this game after a strong Week 1 win, and last season, they went 2-1 against Power 4 opponents. Yeah, you read that right: two wins! Their only loss was a heartbreaker in overtime at Syracuse. The Huskies are clearly hungry to add another big name to that list, and Maryland needs to be giving them their full, undivided attention. The Terps blew out their Week 1 opponent thanks to a strong defense and a beastly rushing attack, which is awesome. But the chatter is already about a huge showdown with Virginia Tech next week. If Maryland isn’t laser-focused on the Huskies this Saturday, that 12.5-point spread means absolutely nothing. You just know UConn is circling this game, looking to make a statement.
Army’s Ground Game Is a Nightmare to Stop
Another absolute must-see game on Saturday is South Florida at Army, and let me tell you, it’s gonna be a clash of styles. Both teams are 1-0. Army is fresh off dominating Bryant, racking up a ridiculous 569 yards on an even 10.0 yards per carry. Cale Hellums has that option attack running like a well-oiled machine, just carving up defenses. USF, though, their run defense looked legit in their opener against FIU, holding them to just 80 yards on 3.2 yards per carry. This is gonna be strength versus strength. The big question is whether USF’s offense, which struggled to get going against FIU, can wake up and help their defense out. If they can’t, Army is gonna dominate the time of possession and just wear them down. That 3.5-point spread for Army feels awfully small when you look at those rushing numbers.
Saturday, September 12th, is packed with action. Beyond these two, we’ve got Jim Mora Jr. looking to keep Colorado State’s strong start going as they host Southern Utah. And Fresno State is gonna be licking their wounds after a tough loss at USC last week, aiming for a bounce-back against FBS newcomer Sacramento State. It’s Week 2, and the college gridiron is already delivering!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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