College Football Winners and Losers from Week 2

Key Points:

• Texas Longhorns, led by coach Steve Sarkisian and QB Arch Manning, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23, improving to 2-0 and earning the Associated Press No. 1 ranking.
• Oklahoma football endured a tough day with a loss to a weaker team, injuries to key players, and rivals Texas and Oklahoma State both securing significant wins, compounding the Sooners' challenges ahead.
• Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor impressed with over 300 yards and 3 touchdowns against Minnesota, showcasing accuracy, mobility, and poise, signaling a high ceiling for his season.
• Kansas faced criticism for a controversial rivalry hype video referencing Civil War-era themes but failed to win the game against Missouri, extending their losing streak in the Border War to five games.
• Alabama’s defense has been dominant through two weeks, holding opponents to under 200 yards per game and excelling in third-down stops, highlighted by a strong second-half performance against Kentucky.
• The Big Ten struggled in non-conference games this week, going 3-7 against power conference opponents, while the SEC posted an 8-2 record, with notable losses including Ohio State and Oregon.