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College Football Week 2 Expert Picks, Predictions For Michigan-Oklahoma And More

Here are FOX Sports' expert picks and predictions for Week 2 of the college football season.

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College Football Week 2 Expert Picks, Predictions For Michigan-Oklahoma And More

Big 12 this week: Iowa State visits No. 21 Iowa, Arizona heads to BYU

No. 21 Iowa facing Iowa State in the 73rd meeting of the bitter rivals highlights the week in Big 12 football

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

State of the Beavs: Good, Bad, & Unknown After Oregon State's Loss At Houston The Oregon State football program started the season this past weekend with a 33-20 loss against a nationally ranked Houston Cougars team. T...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Where Houston Ranks in New AP Top 25 After Beating Oregon State The Houston Cougars did what ranked teams do and took care of business, beating Oregon State, 33-20. Now, Houston sits at the No. 22 spot in...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

LSU Enters Top 10, Michigan Falls Out Of AP Top 25 After Week 1

LSU is back in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 after a blowout victory

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

LSU Enters Top 10, Michigan Falls Out Of AP Top 25 After Week 1

Amare Thomas - Excellent in Saturday's opener Thomas reeled in 8 of 11 targets for 133 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-20 victory versus Oregon State.

Impact Thomas had a very strong start to the season Saturday as he led the team in receptions, targets and yards. He continued his excellent connection with Conner Weigman and and the two of them will hope to build off their very strong 2025 campaign (67 receptions for 966 yards and 12 touchdowns). Thomas faces a very favorable matchup versus Southern University next.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Overmyer - Productive in season opener Overmyer totaled six receptions (on eight targets) for 84 yards during Saturday's 33-20 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Overmyer made his debut for Houston Saturday and performed very well. He ranked second on the team in receptions, targets and yards behind Amare Thomas and set a career high for yards in a game. He was productive for UTSA over the past two seasons but looks primed for a breakout campaign with Conner Weigman throwing him the ball.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makhi Hughes - Leads backfield in opener Hughes notched 17 rushes for 98 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for eight yards during Saturday's 33-20 win against Oregon State.

Impact Hughes led the Cougars in rushing attempts and yards in Saturday's opener, and topped it off in the third quarter with a one-yard touchdown. While Re'Shaun Sanford (11 carries for 75 yards and a score) had a significant role, Hughes is still the clear starter. He faces a very favorable matchup next versus Southern University.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Re'Shaun Sanford II - Strong in Saturday's opener Sanford notched 11 carries for 75 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for nine yards during Saturday's 33-20 victory against Oregon State.

Impact Sanford had a large role in Saturday's season opener, rushing 11 times and scoring a 56-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He had fewer rushing attempts and yards than Makhi Hughes, but established a significant role as the Cougars' second running back. Next up is a very favorable matchup versus Southern University on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conner Weigman - Productive in season opener Weigman completed 20 of 30 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 33-20 victory against Oregon State. He also had nine rushes for 30 yards with...

Impact Weigman had a very strong performance in Saturday's season opener, throwing for over 300 yards and accounting for two yards. He proved his connection with Amare Thomas as well with the pair combining eight times including on a 31-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Weigman also secured the win late in the fourth quarter with a one-yard touchdown rush. It was a strong start to the season for the senior and he'll look to continue that momentum Saturday versus Southern University.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

FOX Sports' RJ Young shares his latest college football rankings after a long Week 1.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

Houston vs Southern: Everything to Know About the Cougars' Next Opponent The Cougars take on Southern in Week 2 of the 2026 season.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

5 Biggest Winners From Houston's Win over Oregon State The Cougars had multiple strong performances from these players that set up well for the future.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Houston Coach Willie Fritz Broke Down Areas of Struggle Against Oregon State The Cougars head coach analyzed the issues after Week 1's performance.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Stephon Johnson - Eligible for Cougars in Week 2 Johnson is eligible for Houston and will play in Week 2, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Johnson sat out Houston's opener as questions swirled around his eligibility. Now, the wideout is reportedly eligible and will suit up for the Cougars against Southern in Week 2. Last fall, Johnson reeled in 13 catches for 275 yards and two touchdowns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JaMarcus Shephard's Stresses Growth, Grit After Season Opener During Oregon State's season opener - a narrow defeat at the top 25 ranked Houston Cougars - head coach JaMarcus Shephard looked intense. At...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Five Biggest Takeaways From Houston's Win vs. Oregon State Houston didn't have a perfect performance, but the Cougars got the job done in Week 1.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Weigman throws for 305 yards and leads No. 23 Houston to a 33-20 win over Oregon State

Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score, Re’Shaun Sanford II and Mekhi Hughes added rushing scores and No. 23 Houston beat Oregon State 33-2...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Muizz Tounkara - Sits out opener Tounkara (foot) did not suit up for Houston's season opener Saturday.

Impact Tounkara is still recovering from a foot injury that kept him sidelined to begin the season, even though his initial timetable suggested he could return in time for Week 1. The wideout will focus on his continued recovery and aim to suit up for Houston's next matchup against Southern University next Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephon Johnson - Doesn't play in opener Johnson (eligibility) didn't play in Saturday's win over Oregon State.

Impact Johnson was in uniform on the sideline but didn't see any playing time as his eligibility is still uncertain. He will look to make his debut during next week's matchup versus Southern.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Oregon State vs Houston: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel The Oregon State Beavers hope to knock off the Houston Cougars for the first time since 1960 when the teams collide in Week 1. Nov 29, 2025;...

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Stephon Johnson - In uniform, could play Johnson (foot) is in uniform and could play in Saturday's game against Oregon State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson received eligibility for the 2026 season, but he's still been recovering from a foot injury that he suffered last year. While the 6-foot-2 wide receiver is now suited up with a chance to play, it's unlikely that any new information will be released until the game begins.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamarcus Shephard on Houston Week: "We're Here to Fight" JaMarcus Shephard will coach his first game on an Oregon State sideline Saturday when the Beavers face the No. 23 Houston Cougars in Texas....

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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College Football Week 2 Expert Picks, Predictions For Michigan-Oklahoma And More

Big 12 this week: Iowa State visits No. 21 Iowa, Arizona heads to BYU

LSU Enters Top 10, Michigan Falls Out Of AP Top 25 After Week 1

College Football Rankings: Where Michigan Landed After Its Week 1 Hail Mary Win

Weigman throws for 305 yards and leads No. 23 Houston to a 33-20 win over Oregon State

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