College Football Week 2 Betting Preview: Top 25 Lines, Matchup Trends and TD Props
24 games with an AP Top 25 team in Week 2, 1 of them ranked against ranked. The biggest favorite is MIA -76.5 (FAMU at MIA). The highest total is 90.5 in FAMU at MIA. For every game with a ranked team: the consensus spread and total, how each offense matches up with the defense it faces (the same numbers as Livdy’s NCAAF Defense Rankings), and the three shortest anytime touchdown prices.
- #1 OSU @ #4 TEX
- WKU @ #2 UGA
- RICE @ #3 ND
- HOW @ #5 IU
- #6 ORE @ OKST
- FAMU @ #7 MIA
- LT @ #8 LSU
- CLT @ #9 MISS
- ASU @ #10 TA&M
- #11 OU @ MICH
- #12 ALA @ UK
- #13 TTU @ ORST
- UL @ #14 USC
- ARIZ @ #15 BYU
- #16 PSU @ TEM
- UCD @ #17 SMU
- #18 TENN @ GT
- USU @ #19 WASH
- ARK @ #20 UTAH
- ISU @ #21 IOWA
- SOU @ #22 HOU
- #23 MIZ @ KU
- VILL @ #24 LOU
- NORF @ #25 UVA
#1 Ohio State Buckeyes at #4 Texas Longhorns
OSU offense vs TEX defense Even
- TEX allows 66% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for OSU).
- TEX allows third-down conversions 59% more often than an average FBS defense (good for OSU).
Projected: 19.1 points, 412 passing and 305 rushing yards. TEX allows 7.0 points per game (#25 in the FBS).
TEX offense vs OSU defense Favors defense
- OSU allows 85% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for TEX).
- OSU allows 64% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for TEX).
Projected: 8.6 points, 218 passing and 56 rushing yards. OSU allows 3.0 points per game (#10 in the FBS).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at #2 Georgia Bulldogs
WKU offense vs UGA defense Favors defense
- UGA allows 92% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for WKU).
- UGA allows 85% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for WKU).
Projected: 2.1 points, 102 passing and 13 rushing yards. UGA allows 3.0 points per game (#10 in the FBS).
UGA offense vs WKU defense Favors offense
- WKU allows 159% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for UGA).
- WKU allows 139% more points than an average FBS defense (good for UGA).
Projected: 150.8 points, 319 passing and 703 rushing yards. WKU allows 49.0 points per game (#127 in the FBS).
Rice Owls at #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
RICE offense vs ND defense Even
- ND allows 46% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for RICE).
- ND allows 37% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for RICE).
Projected: 19.7 points, 38 passing and 246 rushing yards. ND allows 13.0 points per game (#48 in the FBS).
ND offense vs RICE defense Favors defense
- RICE allows 85% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for ND).
- RICE allows 51% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ND).
Projected: 6.0 points, 118 passing and 132 rushing yards. RICE allows 3.0 points per game (#10 in the FBS).
Howard Bison at #5 Indiana Hoosiers
HOW offense vs IU defense Favors offense
- IU allows 22% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for HOW).
- IU allows 22% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for HOW).
Projected: 20.3 points, 234 passing and 149 rushing yards. IU allows 16.0 points per game (#69 in the FBS).
IU offense vs HOW defense Favors offense
- HOW allows 30% more passing yards than an average FBS defense (good for IU).
- HOW allows 27% more points than an average FBS defense (good for IU).
Projected: 66.0 points, 300 passing and 102 rushing yards. HOW allows 26.0 points per game.
#6 Oregon Ducks at Oklahoma State Cowboys
ORE offense vs OKST defense Favors offense
- OKST allows third-down conversions 75% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for ORE).
- OKST allows 40% more yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (good for ORE).
Projected: 39.9 points, 433 passing and 128 rushing yards. OKST allows 24.0 points per game (#94 in the FBS).
OKST offense vs ORE defense Favors defense
- ORE allows 32% more points than an average FBS defense (good for OKST).
- ORE allows third-down conversions 26% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for OKST).
Projected: 13.2 points, 220 passing and 95 rushing yards. ORE allows 27.0 points per game (#101 in the FBS).
Florida A&M Rattlers at #7 Miami Hurricanes
FAMU offense vs MIA defense Favors defense
- MIA allows 71% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for FAMU).
- MIA allows 38% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for FAMU).
Projected: 4.8 points, 196 passing and 22 rushing yards. MIA allows 6.0 points per game (#21 in the FBS).
MIA offense vs FAMU defense Even
- FAMU allows third-down conversions 56% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for MIA).
- FAMU allows 22% more yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (good for MIA).
Projected: 41.8 points, 375 passing and 143 rushing yards. FAMU allows 19.0 points per game.
Shortest anytime TD prices
- Malachi Toney (MIA, WR) -700
- Mark Fletcher Jr. (MIA, RB) -475
- CharMar Brown (MIA, RB) -270
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at #8 LSU Tigers
LT offense vs LSU defense Favors defense
- LSU allows third-down conversions 79% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for LT).
- LSU allows 68% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for LT).
Projected: 39.1 points, 157 passing and 74 rushing yards. LSU allows 10.0 points per game (#38 in the FBS).
LSU offense vs LT defense Favors defense
- LT allows 78% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for LSU).
- LT allows 71% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for LSU).
Projected: 14.9 points, 73 passing and 213 rushing yards. LT allows 6.0 points per game (#21 in the FBS).
Charlotte 49ers at #9 Ole Miss Rebels
CLT offense vs MISS defense Favors offense
- MISS allows 86% more points than an average FBS defense (good for CLT).
- MISS allows 57% more yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (good for CLT).
Projected: 76.1 points, 499 passing and 280 rushing yards. MISS allows 38.0 points per game (#114 in the FBS).
MISS offense vs CLT defense Favors offense
- CLT allows 115% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for MISS).
- CLT allows 110% more points than an average FBS defense (good for MISS).
Projected: 86.1 points, 224 passing and 326 rushing yards. CLT allows 43.0 points per game (#123 in the FBS).
Arizona State Sun Devils at #10 Texas A&M Aggies
ASU offense vs TA&M defense Favors defense
- TA&M allows 100% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for ASU).
- TA&M allows 85% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ASU).
Projected: 0.0 points, 65 passing and 74 rushing yards. TA&M allows 0.0 points per game (#1 in the FBS).
TA&M offense vs ASU defense Favors defense
- ASU allows 66% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for TA&M).
- ASU allows 57% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for TA&M).
Projected: 17.1 points, 117 passing and 193 rushing yards. ASU allows 7.0 points per game (#25 in the FBS).
#11 Oklahoma Sooners at Michigan Wolverines
OU offense vs MICH defense Favors defense
- MICH allows 55% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for OU).
- MICH allows 41% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for OU).
Projected: 29.9 points, 104 passing and 180 rushing yards. MICH allows 12.0 points per game (#47 in the FBS).
MICH offense vs OU defense Favors defense
- OU allows 100% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for MICH).
- OU allows third-down conversions 57% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for MICH).
Projected: 0.0 points, 74 passing and 95 rushing yards. OU allows 0.0 points per game (#1 in the FBS).
#12 Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats
ALA offense vs UK defense Even
- UK allows 53% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ALA).
- UK allows third-down conversions 49% more often than an average FBS defense (good for ALA).
Projected: 30.5 points, 323 passing and 107 rushing yards. UK allows 13.0 points per game (#48 in the FBS).
UK offense vs ALA defense Favors defense
- ALA allows third-down conversions 100% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for UK).
- ALA allows 98% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for UK).
Projected: 22.0 points, 243 passing and 3 rushing yards. ALA allows 10.0 points per game (#38 in the FBS).
#13 Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oregon State Beavers
TTU offense vs ORST defense Favors offense
- ORST allows 83% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for TTU).
- ORST allows 61% more points than an average FBS defense (good for TTU).
Projected: 53.2 points, 459 passing and 316 rushing yards. ORST allows 33.0 points per game (#107 in the FBS).
ORST offense vs TTU defense Favors defense
- TTU allows 51% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for ORST).
- TTU allows 45% fewer yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (tough for ORST).
Projected: 9.8 points, 226 passing and 16 rushing yards. TTU allows 10.0 points per game (#38 in the FBS).
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at #14 USC Trojans
UL offense vs USC defense Favors defense
- USC allows 44% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for UL).
- USC allows 37% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for UL).
Projected: 24.1 points, 181 passing and 137 rushing yards. USC allows 13.0 points per game (#48 in the FBS).
USC offense vs UL defense Favors defense
- UL allows 66% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for USC).
- UL allows 55% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for USC).
Projected: 13.8 points, 283 passing and 68 rushing yards. UL allows 7.0 points per game (#25 in the FBS).
Shortest anytime TD prices
- King Miller (USC, RB) -360
- Waymond Jordan (USC, RB) -330
- Trent Mosley (USC, WR) -125
Arizona Wildcats at #15 BYU Cougars
ARIZ offense vs BYU defense Favors defense
- BYU allows 66% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for ARIZ).
- BYU allows 61% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ARIZ).
Projected: 12.0 points, 226 passing and 74 rushing yards. BYU allows 7.0 points per game (#25 in the FBS).
BYU offense vs ARIZ defense Favors defense
- ARIZ allows 106% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for BYU).
- ARIZ allows 66% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for BYU).
Projected: 21.5 points, 215 passing and -17 rushing yards. ARIZ allows 7.0 points per game (#25 in the FBS).
#16 Penn State Nittany Lions at Temple Owls
PSU offense vs TEM defense Even
- TEM allows 32% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for PSU).
- TEM allows 22% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for PSU).
Projected: 30.8 points, 319 passing and 127 rushing yards. TEM allows 14.0 points per game (#56 in the FBS).
TEM offense vs PSU defense Favors defense
- PSU allows 100% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for TEM).
- PSU allows third-down conversions 75% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for TEM).
Projected: 0.0 points, 74 passing and 80 rushing yards. PSU allows 0.0 points per game (#1 in the FBS).
UC Davis Aggies at #17 SMU Mustangs
UCD offense vs SMU defense Even
- SMU allows third-down conversions 63% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for UCD).
- SMU allows 59% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for UCD).
Projected: 46.9 points, 187 passing and 253 rushing yards. SMU allows 24.0 points per game (#94 in the FBS).
SMU offense vs UCD defense Even
- UCD allows third-down conversions 23% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for SMU).
- UCD allows 14% more passing yards than an average FBS defense (good for SMU).
Projected: 27.0 points, 489 passing and 146 rushing yards. UCD allows 20.5 points per game.
#18 Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
TENN offense vs GT defense Even
- GT allows 47% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for TENN).
- GT allows 37% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for TENN).
Projected: 38.3 points, 194 passing and 482 rushing yards. GT allows 14.0 points per game (#56 in the FBS).
GT offense vs TENN defense Favors defense
- TENN allows 78% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for GT).
- TENN allows 71% fewer yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (tough for GT).
Projected: 5.7 points, 51 passing and 73 rushing yards. TENN allows 9.0 points per game (#35 in the FBS).
Utah State Aggies at #19 Washington Huskies
USU offense vs WASH defense Favors defense
- WASH allows third-down conversions 100% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for USU).
- WASH allows 51% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for USU).
Projected: 8.3 points, 176 passing and 130 rushing yards. WASH allows 10.0 points per game (#38 in the FBS).
WASH offense vs USU defense Favors defense
- USU allows 42% more points than an average FBS defense (good for WASH).
- USU allows 32% fewer yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (tough for WASH).
Projected: 34.0 points, 206 passing and 95 rushing yards. USU allows 29.0 points per game (#102 in the FBS).
Arkansas Razorbacks at #20 Utah Utes
ARK offense vs UTAH defense Favors defense
- UTAH allows 41% fewer yards per pass attempt than an average FBS defense (tough for ARK).
- UTAH allows 40% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ARK).
Projected: 21.2 points, 160 passing and 126 rushing yards. UTAH allows 14.0 points per game (#56 in the FBS).
UTAH offense vs ARK defense Favors defense
- ARK allows third-down conversions 72% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for UTAH).
- ARK allows 68% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for UTAH).
Projected: 45.1 points, 154 passing and 117 rushing yards. ARK allows 14.0 points per game (#56 in the FBS).
Shortest anytime TD prices
- Wayshawn Parker (UTAH, RB) -235
- Devon Dampier (UTAH, QB) -130
- Byrd Ficklin (UTAH, QB) +105
Iowa State Cyclones at #21 Iowa Hawkeyes
ISU offense vs IOWA defense Favors defense
- IOWA allows 100% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for ISU).
- IOWA allows 94% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for ISU).
Projected: 0.0 points, 111 passing and 6 rushing yards. IOWA allows 0.0 points per game (#1 in the FBS).
IOWA offense vs ISU defense Favors defense
- ISU allows 51% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for IOWA).
- ISU allows 46% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for IOWA).
Projected: 19.5 points, 156 passing and 155 rushing yards. ISU allows 10.0 points per game (#38 in the FBS).
Southern Jaguars at #22 Houston Cougars
SOU offense vs HOU defense Even
- HOU allows 90% more passing yards than an average FBS defense (good for SOU).
- HOU allows 79% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for SOU).
Projected: 24.9 points, 355 passing and 35 rushing yards. HOU allows 20.0 points per game (#80 in the FBS).
HOU offense vs SOU defense Favors offense
- SOU allows third-down conversions 33% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for HOU).
- SOU allows 17% more rushing yards than an average FBS defense (good for HOU).
Projected: 36.3 points, 337 passing and 266 rushing yards. SOU allows 22.5 points per game.
#23 Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks
MIZ offense vs KU defense Favors defense
- KU allows 72% fewer rushing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for MIZ).
- KU allows 71% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for MIZ).
Projected: 15.8 points, 200 passing and 57 rushing yards. KU allows 6.0 points per game (#21 in the FBS).
KU offense vs MIZ defense Favors defense
- MIZ allows 45% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for KU).
- MIZ allows third-down conversions 36% less often than an average FBS defense (tough for KU).
Projected: 34.9 points, 185 passing and 197 rushing yards. MIZ allows 14.0 points per game (#56 in the FBS).
Shortest anytime TD prices
- Jamal Roberts (MIZ, RB) -230
- Isaiah Marshall (KU, QB) +105
- Donovan Olugbode (MIZ, WR) +110
Villanova Wildcats at #24 Louisville Cardinals
VILL offense vs LOU defense Favors offense
- LOU allows 100% more points than an average FBS defense (good for VILL).
- LOU allows 70% more passing yards than an average FBS defense (good for VILL).
Projected: 49.1 points, 414 passing and 148 rushing yards. LOU allows 41.0 points per game (#119 in the FBS).
LOU offense vs VILL defense Favors offense
- VILL allows 28% more passing yards than an average FBS defense (good for LOU).
- VILL allows 25% more points than an average FBS defense (good for LOU).
Projected: 47.3 points, 394 passing and 123 rushing yards. VILL allows 25.5 points per game.
Shortest anytime TD prices
- Isaac Brown (LOU, RB) -310
- Tre Richardson (LOU, WR) -270
- Lincoln Kienholz (LOU, QB) -195
Norfolk State Spartans at #25 Virginia Cavaliers
NORF offense vs UVA defense Favors defense
- UVA allows 61% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for NORF).
- UVA allows 54% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for NORF).
Projected: 12.9 points, 57 passing and 131 rushing yards. UVA allows 8.0 points per game (#34 in the FBS).
UVA offense vs NORF defense Favors defense
- NORF allows 42% fewer passing yards than an average FBS defense (tough for UVA).
- NORF allows 24% fewer points than an average FBS defense (tough for UVA).
Projected: 25.7 points, 90 passing and 200 rushing yards. NORF allows 15.5 points per game.
Shortest anytime TD prices
- Xavier Brown (UVA, RB) -220
- Jekail Middlebrook (UVA, RB) -190
- Beau Pribula (UVA, QB) -180
How to read this: games are listed ranked-vs-ranked first, then by the best rank in the game; ranks are the AP poll released for Week 2. Each lean compares what the defense allows per game with the average FBS defense, and the projections combine the offense’s own average with that (138 FBS teams, games before Week 2 plus any Week 2 games already finished). A stat leans when the defense is 8% or more away from average; “Favors offense” means at least two more stats lean the offense’s way than the defense’s. Lines are the consensus across major US sportsbooks and update through the week; TD prices are the median across books. This page is research, not betting advice.
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