College football picks: Predictions, odds for key top 25 games in Week 2
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Key Points:
- The top-ranked Ohio State faces No. 4 Texas in Austin, a high-stakes rematch of last season’s opener where Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled; Texas has new offensive weapons and a new defensive coordinator, while Ohio State features a new offensive coordinator and key players.
- Texas faces intense pressure to win at home in what is seen as a title-or-bust season, while other notable games include No. 11 Oklahoma at Michigan, No. 12 Alabama at Kentucky, and No. 15 BYU hosting Arizona.
- Analysts predict Oklahoma to cover the spread against Michigan, Arizona State to stay competitive against Texas A&M, and Mississippi State’s quarterback Kamario Taylor to potentially have a breakout game against Minnesota.
- Alabama is favored to cover on the road against Kentucky despite expected tough conditions, and Texas Tech is projected to cover against Oregon State in a late game.
- Expert picks favor Texas to narrowly defeat Ohio State at home, citing Arch Manning’s growth and improved team dynamics.
