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The young season’s first top-10 showdown highlights the Week 2 slate in college football, with plenty of other tempting matchups on the menu as well. OK, there are also quite a few potential laughers like there were in Week 1, but hey, that’s why we’re here to help you pick the games to watch.
In addition to the headliner with Michigan hosting Texas in Ann Arbor, the Saturday schedule offers another Top 25 clash on a neutral field along with a few current and former rivals squaring off. As always, be on the lookout for surprising developments around the country, but with that in mind, here’s the rundown of what we think will be the best choices for your viewing enjoyment.
No. 3 Texas at No. 9 Michigan
Time/TV: noon ET, Fox.
Why watch: It’s the first major test for these playoff participants from last season as the Longhorns pay a visit to the defending champion Wolverines. Michigan, however, looks a lot different than the squad that lifted the trophy eight months ago, both on the field and on the sidelines. Both teams warmed up against Mountain West Conference competition last week with somewhat different results. The Wolverines struggled to put away Fresno State, while Texas had no such trouble dispatching Colorado State in a whitewash. Michigan clearly faced the tougher opponent, but the pedestrian 269 total yards generated by the offense is nevertheless a concern. QB Davis Warren will need to be sharper against LB Anthony Hill Jr. and the Texas defense. Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers should also face more resistance from DE Josaiah Stewart and the Michigan pass rush, but a talented group of pass catchers like WR Isaiah Bond should help him escape pressure.
Why it could disappoint: Single results can be deceiving, and as we said Michigan was facing a tougher opponent. But the ease with which Texas rolled would…
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Publish date : 2024-09-06 11:02:33
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