Oklahoma State just pulled off Week 2’s only stunner, beating Oregon and knocking them from a preseason national championship favorite all the way down to 18-1 odds. That’s a gut punch, right? It leaves everyone wondering: are the Ducks just not very good, or does this loss simply crank up the pressure on their November trip to Columbus, making it an even higher-leverage game? Either way, the college football landscape is officially shaken up early in the season.
Early Season Wake-Up Calls and Rollercoaster Rides
Last week reminded us just how wild college football can be. Our official betting record dipped to 2-3, thanks to some razor-thin margins. Arizona State outgained Texas A&M 369-255, covering probably three-quarters of the time, yet whether you gave 1.5 points with Texas or found a cheap moneyline for ASU made all the difference. It’s early enough, though, to make some noise, and some teams are definitely trying.
Ohio State, for instance, blew a massive 23-3 fourth-quarter lead in Austin. While that shouldn’t sink their College Football Playoff hopes this early, you just know the Longhorns still feel their loss in Columbus last season was why they missed the 2025 CFP, even if it was probably more about losing to Florida. Michigan had some major trouble with Western Michigan, which surprisingly led to the betting market re-lining a game where the Wolverines were originally short home-favorites. Suddenly, Oklahoma was the favorite in the Big House. Was Michigan’s win actually about them, or about an Oklahoma offense that couldn’t score much? Now, Oklahoma’s odds to win the SEC have lengthened to 18-1.
Meanwhile, Boise State gave Memphis a 17-3 lead, then went on an absolutely electric 35-3 run to blow the Tigers out of the water. That comeback has them storming to the front of the line for the “G6” playoff spot. You know we’ve already got their Week 4 visit to Western Michigan circled on the calendar.
Big 12 Battleground: Week 3’s Must-Watch Matchup
After nailing Iowa State in the CyHawk, our eyes are locked on Friday’s Big 12 prime time tilt: No. 22 Houston at No. 13 Texas Tech. The Red Raiders are favored by 7.5 points, with an over/under of 53.5. This game is huge because Houston might be the only ranked team Texas Tech faces all regular season, meaning every snap carries weight.
It’s still super early, but there are some big questions for Texas Tech. Their quarterback, returning from a torn ACL last season, doesn’t look 100 percent. Plus, their defense is still waiting for stars to emerge. If those guys don’t step up, this game could be tighter than the spread suggests.
What happens next? Well, we’ve got to see if Oregon can rebound from that stunner, and if Ohio State can shake off that blown lead. Texas Tech has a chance to prove themselves against a ranked opponent. This Week 3 action is critical. These early season games often end up mattering way more than we initially think, and we’re looking forward to every single snap.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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