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Writer's pictureWilliam Luke Hendrick

College Football Week Two Best Bets

After a great start in week one of the college football season, week two has multiple high-marquee games. Texas travels to Ann Arbor to play the defending champions, which will have playoff implications. The Tennessee Volunteers are led by budding superstar quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who is headed to a neutral site matchup vs. the NC State Wolfpack and quarterback Grayson McCall. With all that being said, let's get into the picks.


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College Football Week Two Best Bets


#3 Texas (-7.5) At Michigan

College Football
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers

Game Information

Saturday, 11 AM CT, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Money line: Texas (-310), Michigan (+245)

Total: 42.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • Texas is 0-5 ATS in their last five games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.


Texas At Michigan Prediction

These teams' performances couldn't have been further apart in week one. Texas scored at will against Colorado State and looked incredible defensively, allowing zero points. On the other side, the Michigan offense struggled to find any consistency, forcing the Michigan defense to close the game themselves with an 86-yard pick-six, and so, based on that logic, you should lay the points with the Longhorns. Wrong. This Michigan defense is good enough to keep this game close, especially in Ann Arbor.


Score Prediction

Texas, 24-19


Best Bet

Michigan +7.5


Arkansas At #16 Oklahoma State (-7.5)

College Football
Oklahoma State Football

Game Information

Saturday, 11 AM CT, Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Money line: Oklahoma State (-310), Arkansas (+245)

Total: 62.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • Oklahoma State is 26-17-1 ATS as a favorite over the past five seasons.


Arkansas At Oklahoma State Prediction

Whenever I saw this line, I had to do a double take because Oklahoma State only getting 7.5 at home is crazy. They have the most experienced and best offensive line, the nation's top running back in Ollie Gordon II, and a veteran quarterback in Alan Bowman. Give me the Pokes and the points.


Score Prediction

Oklahoma State, 42-28


Best Bet

Oklahoma State -7.5


#17 Kansas State (-9.5) At Tulane

College Football
Kansas State Football

Game Information

Saturday, 11 AM CT, Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana

Moneyline: Kansas State (-375), Tulane (+290)

Total: 47.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • Kansas State are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games against an American Athletic Conference conference opponent.


Kansas State At Tulane Prediction

Kansas State is coming off a 41-6 win over UT Martin and will now play the Tulane Green Waves in New Orleans. This game is a rematch of two years ago when Tulane beat Kansas State 17-10 in Manhattan, Kansas. I believe the Green Wave offense, led by quarterback Darian Mensah, will make enough plays and keep them in this game. Kansas State wins, but Tulane covers in a closer game than people expect.


Score Prediction

Kansas State, 27-24


Best Bet

Tulane +9.5


Baylor At #11 Utah (-14.5)

College Football
Utah quarterback Cam Rising

Game Information

Saturday, 2:30 PM CT, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah

Moneyline: Utah (-710), Baylor (+490)

Total: 55.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • Baylor hit the over in eight of their last nine away games.


Baylor At Utah Prediction

The Utes' offense struggled at times last year, but those days seem to be behind them after Cam Rising came back from injury and looked better than ever, passing for five touchdowns and 254 yards on fifteen pass attempts. Baylor also looked potent offensively in week one, scoring 45 points and amassing 433 total yards. I have questions about the Baylor defense, which ranked 122nd in explosive rate last season, stopping this offense. I think we'll see points here from both sides.


Score Prediction

Utah, 35-25


Best Bet

Over 55.5


Iowa State At #21 Iowa (-2.5)

College Football
Iowa Football

Game Information

Saturday, 2:30 PM CT, Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa

Moneyline: Iowa (-152), Iowa State (+126)

Total: 35.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • The total has gone under in eight of Iowa State's last eight games when playing on the road against Iowa.


Iowa State At Iowa Prediction

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Iowa unders have been automatic for a long time, especially when they play Iowa State. Don't overthink it. Take the under.


Score Prediction

Iowa, 17-10


Best Bet

Under 35.5


South Carolina At Kentucky (-8.5)

College Football
Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker

Game Information

Saturday, 2:30 PM CT, Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky

Moneyline: Kentucky (-345), South Carolina (+270)

Total: 42.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • South Carolina is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against Kentucky.


South Carolina at Kentucky Prediction

This bet is one of my favorites of the week. The South Carolina offensive line couldn't get a push against the Old Dominion defensive line, and I'm supposed to believe they'll be able to get a push against a much better defensive line led by a potential first-round pick, Deone Walker.


Score Prediction

Kentucky, 28-17


Best Bet

Kentucky -8.5


California At Auburn (-12.5)

College Football
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne

Game Information

Saturday, 2:30 PM CT, Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama

Moneyline: Auburn (-430), California (+330)

Total: 53.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • Auburn are 7-3 ATS in their last ten games at home.


California At Auburn Prediction

Auburn is coming off a 73-3 win over Alabama A&M, earning the 800th win. Now, they get their first real test off the season when the California Golden Bears come to town after Auburn narrowly escaped with a win in Berkley last season. I believe in what Hugh Freeze has going on in his second season on the Plains, and I think we will see how much this team has improved come Saturday. I believe Auburn makes a statement and covers this spread at home.


Best Bet

Auburn -12.5


#14 Tennessee At #24 NC State

College Football
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava

Game Information

Saturday, 6:30 PM CT, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Moneyline: Tennessee (-375), NC State (+290)

Total: 60.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • The total has gone over in five of Tennessee's last seven games played on a Saturday.


Tennessee at NC State Prediction

These two teams are coming off very different week-one experiences, with Tennessee blowing out Chattanooga 69-3 and NC State only up three at the start of the fourth against Western Carolina. What they both had in common, though, was that both offenses had strong outings. Nico Iamaleava already looked like the part of a superstar quarterback who was leading Josh Heupel's high-powered offense. For the Wolfpack offensively, they have veteran quarterback Grayson McCall and wide receiver Kevin Concepcion, who can take advantage of a Vols secondary with questions. I think this game is going to have tons of points.


Score Prediction

Tennessee, 42-38


Best Bet

Over 60.5 (-110)


Colorado At Nebraska (-7)

College Football
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola

Game Information

Saturday, 6:30 PM CT, Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska

Moneyline: Nebraska (-220), Colorado (+180)

Total: 55.5 (-110)


Betting Trends

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 5 games at home.


Colorado At Nebraska Prediction

Outside of Texas traveling to Ann Arbor to face the defending national champions, this is the game I'm most looking forward to. Colorado has won three in a row but the oddsmaker expects that to change with the Cornhuskers being favored by a touchdown. I'm not as confident in picking a side here as I am in the total. I love the under in this game.


Best Bet

Under 55.5 (-110)


Final Thoughts

So to recap, the plays this week are as follows.

Michigan +7.5

Oklahoma State -7.5

Tulane +9.5

Baylor/Utah Over 55.5

Iowa State/Iowa Under 35.5

Kentucky -8.5

Auburn -12.5

Tennessee/NC State Over 60.5

Colorado/Nebraska Under 55.5


There you have it. Those are my picks for the week two slate of the 2024 college football season. Hopefully my picks can help you make some money but always bet responsibly.



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