Jeremiah Smith didn’t find the end zone against Texas in his two previous matchups, but if you’re betting on Week 2, that streak is about to get snapped. The college football world just got slapped in the face with Miami dropping 77 points on Florida A&M to kick things off, setting a wild tone for a Saturday packed with must-see action. Get ready, because Week 2 is already delivering some absolute fireworks, and we’ve got the picks you need.
Texas vs. Ohio State: Buckeyes, Longhorns, and a TD Machine
You remember last year, right? That Ohio State-Texas game? If you just looked at the box score, you’d be scratching your head trying to figure out how the Buckeyes actually pulled out the win. It was wild. Now, after that noon kickoff last time, we’re getting a prime night game in Austin, and this isn’t just some regular season slugfest. This game, between #1 Ohio State and #4 Texas, is absolutely going to shape the entire trajectory for both these powerhouse programs. The O/U is sitting at 49.5, with Texas favored by just 1.5 points.
But here’s the kicker: Ohio State is an insane 5-0 to the Over in their last five games as an underdog. So, if we see a points explosion, who’s getting in on the action? My money’s on Jeremiah Smith. He’s a touchdown machine, plain and simple, scoring in 10 of his 12 career non-conference games. The two times he didn’t? Yep, both against Texas. Twice! You really think the Longhorns can hold him out of the end zone for a third straight game? That would be unheard of. I’m leaning Ohio State +1.5, but the real play here is Smith anytime TD, coming in at -115 and -125 odds. Some places even have him at -185. You gotta take that!
Big House Bedlam: Michigan’s Defense Is Out For Blood
Over in the Big House, #12 Oklahoma rolls into Michigan, and the odds have gone absolutely bananas. The line flipped from Michigan -1.5 to Oklahoma -5.5 after the Wolverines’ Hail Mary win. So yeah, that juicy value on the Sooners? It’s long gone, my friend. But there’s a different angle here that feels like money: Michigan’s defense is about to go off.
These guys are going to do what they do best: play lockdown defense. Think back to last year, Oklahoma jumped out to a 14-0 halftime lead, even getting up 7-0 in the first quarter. But this is a different Michigan team. After a players-only meeting led by the captains, you have to expect an all-out effort, especially early. The Big House will be absolutely rocking, and that energy is going to translate directly to the field. Oklahoma has scored at least seven points in four true road games last year, but I’m calling for Michigan’s D to shut that down hard. My bet: Oklahoma’s 1st Quarter Team Total Under 6.5 at -105 odds. Lock it in!
Virginia Tech’s Revenge Tour Just Hit Turbo
Alright, you want a revenge game? Virginia Tech is serving it up against Old Dominion, and they’re almost three touchdown favorites at -19.5, with an O/U of 47.5. Why the massive spread? Because last year, ODU handed the Hokies a brutal 45-26 home loss. Old Dominion jumped out to a ridiculous 28-0 halftime lead, stretching it to 31-0 before Virginia Tech even scored. That game dropped the Hokies to 0-3 and was the most points they allowed all season. Talk about a gut punch!
Now, enter James Franklin. This guy just led Virginia Tech to a relentless 77-3 win over VMI in the season opener. Seventy-seven points! He’s not messing around. Franklin is absolutely out to make a point, and smashing Old Dominion with a dominant performance would go a long way in hyping up the Hokies faithful. I’m getting in and getting out on this one, but I love the look of Old Dominion’s 1st Quarter Team Total Under 0.5 at -130 odds. It’s a clean play to make some early cash.
Week 2 is just getting started, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for these programs. With crucial early-season statements on the line, every single snap is going to matter. Let’s see if these bold predictions hit the mark and keep the college football world on its toes!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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