B/R's 2026 College Football Experts Top 25 Rankings After Week 2

Key Points:

• Mississippi State (2-0) showcased a strong defense in their 38-13 win at Minnesota, with QB Kamario Taylor contributing 227 passing yards, 86 rushing yards, and three touchdowns.
• Virginia Tech (2-0) continued their offensive momentum with a 44-21 victory over Old Dominion, led by Ethan Grunkemeyer's 327 passing yards and two touchdowns, though their running game struggled.
• Michigan (2-0) secured a key 17-10 home win against Oklahoma, with a resilient defense limiting the Sooners' offense in the fourth quarter.
• Texas Longhorns (2-0) mounted a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Ohio State 24-23, overcoming a 20-point deficit with three long touchdown drives and strong defensive play.
• Notre Dame (2-0) dominated Rice 52-0 with a stifling defense that allowed just 128 yards and forced four takeaways, while QB CJ Carr threw four touchdowns in a balanced offensive effort.