Week 2 of the college football season featured the first upsets of the season. The biggest upset was arguably Oregon falling to Oklahoma State, which was in the midst of a 10-game losing streak. Oregon did not look like last season's team, despite getting key players back like quarterback Dante Moore.
The game of the week, which also had the biggest impact on national title odds, was Texas vs. Ohio State. The Buckeyes were dominating most of the game until quarterback Arch Manning led a 20-point comeback to get the Longhorns the win. Other college football news included Oklahoma losing to Michigan, though that had no bearing on the national title rankings.
Here is where the title contenders stand courtesy of FanDuel after two weeks.
Texas (+600)
After their
20-point comeback against Ohio State, who was ranked No. 1 at the time, it is no surprise that Texas not only moved into No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll but also became the top contender to win the national championship. The stat line for Arch Manning was not the best, with under 200 passing yards and an interception early in the game, which really should not be attributable to Manning. But he showed up when it mattered, and that is what makes the Longhorns so dangerous this season and puts them in contention to win the championship for the first time in the CFP era.
Ohio State (+650)
Ohio State looked like the No. 1 team in the country for much of their game against Texas until it all fell apart in the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes dominated their first game and will play Kent State next, giving them a chance to rebound from this tough loss. Just because they lost to Texas doesn't mean they cannot win the national championship; they are still top contenders.
Notre Dame (+700)
It seems like everyone is sleeping on the Fighting Irish despite their strong start to the season. They dominated Wisconsin in the second half of their season opener and shut out Rice in their second game. Once they play against a good Power Four team, such as BYU, whom they face in mid-October, maybe oddsmakers will put a little more faith in Notre Dame to win it all. Until then, it may be smart to bet on them now to get a higher payout.
Georgia (+700)
Georgia is another team whose odds are probably a little lower because of who they have played so far. However, in their first two games against non-Power Four teams, they have scored 133 points and allowed only 23. In his second season as the starter, quarterback Gunner Stockton already has eight passing touchdowns and has not thrown an interception. The Bulldogs have been a consistent presence among the best teams in the SEC, and they are once again a contender for the national championship.
Miami (+800)
Miami had mercy on Florida A&M in their second game of the season. After scoring 77 points in three quarters, the Hurricanes agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to 10 minutes and did not score. It was the second game in which they steamrolled an opponent after defeating Stanford by nearly 40 points in the opener. They have two Heisman candidates on their team right now: quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney. Miami is currently the favorite to win the ACC, making them a prime national championship contender after getting to the championship game last season.
Indiana (+850)
Indiana may have won the national championship last season, but they are not the same team, as many of their starters went to the NFL, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Nonetheless, they've put up over 50 points in each game this season. However, they haven't faced a Power Four team yet, which will show whether the Hoosiers are really capable of running it back.
LSU (+1000)
Interestingly, LA Tech gave the Tigers a run for their money in the first half, especially after LSU's season opener against Clemson. While the Tigers won against LA Tech by 31 points, it shows LSU is not invincible. The Lane Kiffin revenge game this coming Saturday against Ole Miss will show whether this team is really capable of winning the national championship, as will their game against Texas A&M the following week.
Oregon (+2000)
After their loss to Oklahoma State, I don't have much confidence in Oregon. They have not even played conference play yet and already have a loss on their record. They will have to face Ohio State and Michigan before the end of the year. If Oregon drops either game and doesn't make the Big 10 championship, I don't believe the Ducks get in as an at-large team. Don't make this bet, since it is questionable whether Oregon will even make the playoffs right now.
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