It’s time for our first top-10 matchup of the season.
Week 2 boasts a game between two of the four playoff teams from a season ago as Texas visits Michigan. There’s also a game that could be a first-round College Football Playoff preview in Eugene and a fascinating matchup between old Big 12 rivals looking to make a bowl game this season.
Yes, the defending champions are underdogs at home. The Longhorns looked fantastic in their Week 1 win over Colorado State. Michigan, meanwhile, leaned on its defense in a 30-10 win over Fresno State that was much closer than the final score.
The biggest question for Michigan is the passing game. Can the QB timeshare of Davis Warren and Alex Orji make some explosive plays to take the pressure off the Michigan defense?
Both teams got wins over FCS opponents in Week 1 but they were drastically different. NC State struggled mightily against Western Carolina. Tennessee blitzed Chattanooga and quickly made it clear the Mocs had no chance.
Given Tennessee’s passing attack, NC State’s chances hinge on its defense playing much better than it did in Week 1.
Both teams had more trouble than expected against their opponents in Week 1. Boise State needed a 21-point run to put Georgia Southern away and Oregon eked out a 24-14 win over Idaho.
Ashton Jeanty went off for 267 yards and six touchdowns in the Broncos’ opener, and he’ll surely be the focus for Oregon’s defense. New Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel was 41-of-49 passing in Week 1 but averaged just 7.6 yards an attempt.
Live21 updates
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 12:22 PM CDT
Texas settles for FG
The Longhorns had multiple shots at the end zone inside the 10-yard line but can’t convert. Kicker Bert Auburn hits the short field goal to extend the lead.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 12:13 PM CDT
Interception Texas!
Disaster strikes just three plays into Michigan’s drive. Davis Warren threw it high and it was tipped up and into the hands of Andrew Makuba.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 12:09 PM CDT
It’s been a rough start for Oklahoma State at home against Arkansas, but this pick-six will definitely help.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM CDT
Touchdown Texas!
The Longhorns are moving the ball at will. It’s Jerrick Gibson finding the end zone this time, capping off a 12-play drive with a 7-yard touchdown. That was a statement drive by Texas.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 12:03 PM CDT
The Longhorns are on the move again and inside the Michigan 20. Starting running back Jaydon Blue is injured and on the sidelines for the time being, but that isn’t slowing down Texas.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:55 AM CDT
Michigan settles for FG
The Wolverines’ drive fizzled out just inside the red zone and Dominic Zvada hits the 37-yard field goal to make it 7-3. It’s not a touchdown, but Michigan fans are probably feeling a little more encouraged after that nine-play drive.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:54 AM CDT
It was shortlived though, as Penn State just drove the length of the field in 3 plays to cut the lead back down to 17-14.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:49 AM CDT
Meanwhile, Bowling Green has taken a 10-point lead on Penn State at Beaver Stadium.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:46 AM CDT
Now the Wolverines are cobbling together a respectable drive. Davis Warren had a chunk play through the air and now Donovan Edwards breaks through the Texas defense for a long run. Michigan is nearing the red zone.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:36 AM CDT
Touchdown Texas!
The Longhorns are having little trouble moving the ball against the Wolverines. After getting to the edge of the red zone with a couple first downs, Quinn Ewers scrambles and finds tight end Gunnar Helm over the middle for a 21-yard touchdown.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM CDT
Early scoreboard update beyond the Big House:
Bowling Green 10, Penn State 7 Arkansas 14, OK State 0 Georgia Tech 7, Syracuse 7 Tulane 7, K-State 3 Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 0
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:29 AM CDT
The Wolverines went a quick three-and-out on the ensuing possession and Texas will have the ball back with great field position at the 44.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:23 AM CDT
Texas TD called back, Longhorns miss FG
Quinn Ewers just made an excellent play on a scramble, finding a receiver in the end zone for a touchdown, but a holding penalty negated . Two plays later, Bert Auburn misses a 43-yard FG attempt.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:16 AM CDT
Facing a third-and-long, Quinn Ewers drops a dime to Isaiah Bond for a 33-yard gain. The Longhorns are on the march and nearing Michigan’s red zone.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 11:11 AM CDT
We are underway at Michigan Stadium! The Longhorns will have the ball first. They closed as 6.5-point favorites.
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 10:48 AM CDT
What to watch: Week 2 college football viewing guide
Here are the five best games to watch in college football Week 2. (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports illustration)
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 10:44 AM CDT
Deion Sanders wonders why Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders didn’t get more Week 1 recognition
Click the photo above to read the story. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 10:38 AM CDT
‘Put those guys in the dirt’ — Buoyed by his mother’s strength, Kelvin Banks Jr. is doing damage at Texas
Davis Warren’s improbable road from kid with cancer to Michigan’s starting QB
Click the photo above to read the story. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Sat, September 7, 2024 at 10:32 AM CDT
Good morning folks and welcome to our college football live tracker for Week 2! The action doesn’t get underway for another 30 minutes, so here’s some light reading to get everybody ready for the day’s action.
