NCAAF · 1 hour ago

Ranking the Top 10 Best College Football Games for Week 2

Sammy Jacobs

Host · Writer

VIEW MORE

1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes
Where to Watch Texas at Ohio State
- Date: September 12
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: ABC
- Stadium: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Location: Austin, TX
Matchup: No. 4 Texas Longhorns (1-0) vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)

Game Information:
7:30pm on ABC
Texas -1.5

For the third time in three seasons Texas and Ohio State will butt heads on the gridiron. Ohio State has won the previous two games, while Texas looks for revenge and a signature win for the SEC. This could be a national title preview.
Best Games of Week 2
Week 1 of college football had its share of excitement, upsets, and controversy, but people had week two circled for some of the best non-conference matchups of the year.
10. Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Purdue Boilermakers
Where to Watch Wake Forest at Purdue
- Date: September 12
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV: FS1
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
- Location: West Lafayette, IN
The casual fan may not look at this matchup and say anything, but this is a huge swing game for both programs. Purdue is looking for their first Power 4 win since 2023 and Wake Forest is looking to take a Big Ten scalp.
9. Memphis Tigers at Boise State Broncos
Where to Watch Memphis at Boise State
- Date: September 12
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV: USA Net
- Stadium: Albertsons Stadium
- Location: Boise, ID
Matchup: Tigers (2-0) at Broncos (0-1)

Game Information:
6pm on USA Network
Boise State -8.5

In a battle for the Group of Six playoff spot, the Tigers already have a nice win at UNLV. The Broncos put a scare into Oregon, but ultimately lost. The loser here is likely eliminated from the CFP.
8. Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini
Where to Watch Duke at Illinois
- Date: September 12
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: FS1
- Stadium: Gies Memorial Stadium
- Location: Champaign, IL
While both teams are unranked this is a good measuring stick game for each program. Last year, Illinois trounced Duke on the road. It is also a chance for the ACC to make some noise against the Big Ten.
7. No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats
Where to Watch Alabama at Kentucky
- Date: September 12
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: ABC
- Stadium: Kroger Field
- Location: Lexington, KY
The SEC opener for both programs and a chance for new Kentucky head coach Will Stien to get his fan base fired up. Alabama has a lot to prove as well and a loss at Kentucky will reignite the DeBoer hot seat talk.
6. Arizona Wildcats at No. 15 BYU Cougars
Where to Watch Arizona at BYU
- Date: September 12
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: FOX
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Location: Provo, UT
If BYU wants to win the Big XII and make the College Football Playoff this is a game they have to win. Arizona is a solid squad, but have to travel to Provo.
5. No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where to Watch Tennessee at Georgia Tech
- Date: September 12
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
- Location: Atlanta, GA
Tennessee looked great against FCS Furman, but they take a step up in competition with a road trip to Georgia Tech . While the Jackets lost a heart breaker in week one, this will be a tough test for Vols true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon.
4. North Dakota State Bison at Air Force Falcons
Where to Watch North Dakota State at Air Force
- Date: September 12
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: FS1
- Stadium: Falcon Stadium
- Location: USAF Academy, CO
The Bison will play their first ever Mountain West game and are road favorites. This is one of the best G6 matchups with lots of Playoff intreuge.
3. Mississippi State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Where to Watch Mississippi State at Minnesota
- Date: September 12
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV: CBS
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
All offseason we have heard that the bottom of the SEC is better than the middle of the Big Ten. This game is vital to that argument.
2. No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners at Michigan Wolverines
Where to Watch Oklahoma at Michigan
- Date: September 12
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV: FOX
- Stadium: Michigan Stadium
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
This game lost some luster as Michigan needed a time heist we had not seen since Avengers: End Game against Western Michigan.

It's a chance for Michigan to prove that was a fluke, while Oklahoma wants to put Michigan's playoff hopes in the ground with a convincing win
1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes
Where to Watch Texas at Ohio State
- Date: September 12
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: ABC
- Stadium: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Location: Austin, TX
Matchup: No. 4 Texas Longhorns (1-0) vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)

Game Information:
7:30pm on ABC
Texas -1.5

For the third time in three seasons Texas and Ohio State will butt heads on the gridiron. Ohio State has won the previous two games, while Texas looks for revenge and a signature win for the SEC. This could be a national title preview.
Best Games of Week 2
Week 1 of college football had its share of excitement, upsets, and controversy, but people had week two circled for some of the best non-conference matchups of the year.

Sep 13 1:00 PM

SpreadMoneyTotal

CHI

-3

-176

O 47.5

CAR

+3

+148

U 47.5

Sep 13 1:00 PM

SpreadMoneyTotal

BAL

-3.5

-176

O 47.5

IND

+3.5

+148

U 47.5

EDITOR'S PICKS

CFB Transfer Portal Player Rankings

CFB 2026 Preview: QB Rankings

Big Ten Football

Transfer Portal: Top 50 Quarterbacks to Know

Group of Five Football

app_store

For the Best of SportsGrid, Grab the App

BETTING NEWS

Casino · 4 months ago

3 Benefits to Online High Limit Slots

Casino · 4 months ago

Popular Entertainment Themes You Can Play on Casinos Online

Casino · 4 months ago

7 Popular Casino Themes That Recently Debuted Online

Casino · 4 months ago

Online Casinos Begin to Offer Free Spin Choices

Casino · 4 months ago

Are the Online Versions of Slots I've Seen in Casinos the Same?

FUTURES

NFL · 1 day ago

Joe Burrow's Potential: Key to Bengals' Top NFL Offense

NFL · 1 day ago

Predicting Team Performances: Patriots & Seahawks Outlook

NFL · 2 days ago

Analyzing Patrick Mahomes' Impact on Chiefs' Season

NFL · 3 days ago

The Rams’ middle linebackers could be the key to an all-time great defense

NFL · 1 week ago

Kansas City Chiefs Struggle; Chargers & Broncos Rise