No disrespect to these tuning into No. 3 Texas’ journey to No. 10 Michigan at midday on Saturday. That ought to be a enjoyable sport between two rowdy fan bases that finally ends in a decisive Longhorns win.
Texas is just the higher workforce throughout the board — particularly whereas the Wolverines work out their quarterback points.
There simply occur to be fairly just a few extra thrilling matchups this weekend regardless of what the rankings say. We’re speaking No. 17 Kansas State at Tulane, No. 23 Georgia Tech at Syracuse and Arkansas at No. 16 Oklahoma State.
And none of these matchups even clocked in on this week’s watchability rankings.
Right here’s your information to Week 2.
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Finest Recreation of the Week: Nebraska vs. Colorado
Saturday: 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
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What makes this sport fascinating isn’t simply that these long-time rivals are enjoying in Lincoln for the primary time since 2018, or that Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are already enjoying like Heisman Trophy contenders.
Tune into this one to see Dylan Raiola — the Nebraska freshman quarterback who was beforehand dedicated to play at Georgia and Ohio State earlier than following his NFL-alum father’s footsteps and becoming a member of the Huskers.
Apart from his NFL lineage, having Matthew Stafford function his godfather and already incomes reward from Patrick Mahomes, Raiola is simply plain GOOD. He would possibly even be nice, quickly.
Saturday figures to be his unofficial popping out celebration. He will get a nationally televised sport on NBC towards a Colorado workforce that retains drawing large viewers rankings. These viewers could also be tuning in as a result of it’s Colorado, however anticipate everybody to come back away speaking about Raiola — if he continues wanting just like the savior QB Nebraska has been looking for since Eric Crouch.
Contemplating Colorado’s protection seemed as porous in Week 1 because it was final yr when it allowed the fifth-most yards per sport in FBS. Raiola ought to have many alternatives to point out off his arm.
Recreation which may have an effect on the School Soccer Playoff: No. 7 Oregon – Boise State
Saturday, 10:00 p.m. ET on Peacock
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I do know all of us can’t wait to see what occurs when a real Heisman contender takes the sphere in Eugene.
Clearly, we’re speaking about Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, who ran for 267 yards and 6 touchdowns within the Broncos’ opener towards Georgia Southern — and who Oregon coach Dan Lanning simply known as “the most effective working again I’ve seen since I’ve since I’ve been right here” in addition to a surefire future NFLer.
The Geese have so much to scrub up after a closer-than-expected victory over Idaho final week and if not, issues get a bit dicey within the playoff race. First, as a result of Oregon was figured by many to win the Massive Ten this yr (regardless of a brutal journey schedule). Second, as a result of lots of those self same prognosticators consider Boise State will emerge because the Group of 5 consultant within the School Soccer Playoffs.
So as to get there, they have to be the highest-ranked G5 convention champion. One approach to bolster their resume? A slim loss or outright victory in a real highway sport towards a preseason Massive Ten darling.
This sport has some critical stakes, y’all.
Bizarre Weeknight Recreation of the Week: Duke – Northwestern
Friday, 9 p.m. ET, on FS1
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The primary night time sport at Northwestern’s iconic, however short-term Martin Stadium goes to be a doozy. Not just because Duke and Northwestern are fairly evenly matched and seeking to assert themselves as spoilers of their respective conferences, however as a result of as any Chicagoan will inform you (excitedly and repeatedly), the wind off Lake Michigan isn’t any joke. In any respect.
There’s additionally simply no approach to put together for it.
Area objectives received’t come straightforward. Deep passes might be hassle. Do your self a favor and take the below.
Superior Group of 5 matchup value watching: Idaho at Wyoming
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET on TruTV/Max
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Talking of unconventional home-field benefits, let’s leap over to Laramie, the place a Massive Sky-Mountain West matchups pits the Cowboys and Vandals in an interesting one.
Weird issues occur in Wyoming dwelling video games and we actually, actually don’t have time to go over all of them, so simply belief us right here. The Cowboys’ home-opener follows a drubbing at Arizona State whereas the Vandals must be feeling a bit assured after giving Oregon a critical scare.
Overlook concerning the truth each groups are 0-1. That is going to be enjoyable, and extra importantly, very bizarre.
Sickos Responsible Pleasure Recreation of the Week: UTSA – Texas State
Saturday, 4 p.m. ET on ESPNU
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It doesn’t get sicker than flipping over from Iowa-Iowa State to an AAC-Solar Belt matchup in the course of a Saturday slate.
Lower than 60 miles of I-35 separate UTSA and Texas State, and whereas the Roadrunners have received all 5 contests on this rivalry, every of the final three matchups have been one-possession video games. Each head coaches (UTSA’s Jeff Traylor and TSU’s G.J. Kline) are probably candidates to get poached by greater colleges this offseason after every led their groups to bowl wins final yr, and each groups enter the matchup at 1-0.
Be a Sicko. Watch this.
Additionally watch…
Arkansas at No. 16 Oklahoma State: Midday ET on ABC
No. 23 Georgia Tech at Syracuse: Midday ET on ACC Community
No. 17 Kansas State at Tulane: Midday ET on ESPN
Iowa State at No. 21 Iowa: 3:30 p.m. on CBS
App State at No. 25 Clemson: 8 p.m. ET on ACC Community
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