NCAA College Football Week 2: Betting Trends For The Top Ten Games

TheSportsGeek has you covered all college football season long with the biggest matchups and betting trends every week. To keep you informed and prepared with the top college football matchups, we are going to highlight the ten most important games of the week with trends and information. This includes schools in the Top 25 and the most highly anticipated games on the schedule.

The college football AP poll after Week 1 ⬇️

1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Ohio State
4. Oklahoma
5. Texas A&M
6. Clemson
7. Cincinnati
8. Notre Dame
9. Iowa State
10. Iowa

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 7, 2021

I’m not going to lie about Week 2, but this isn’t the prettiest looking card on paper. We had a monster matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Clemson Tigers last week, but not the case in Week 2. There isn’t a game featuring two teams in the top-5. We do have a borderline top-10 matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones, though.

College GameDay is going to be in Ames for Iowa and Iowa State. It isn’t often that Iowa and Iowa State both ranked in the top-10, so the atmosphere is going to be electric for that showdown. Earlier in the afternoon on Saturday, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 14 meet at the Horseshoe in Columbus. I think those two games stand above the rest in Week 2. Head below for betting trends for the top ten games of Week 2.

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Kansas Jayhawks vs. (No. 19) Coastal Carolina

Date and Time: September 9, 7:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Kansas Jayhawks are still trying to rebuild since Mark Mangino was fired in 2009. The 2007 Orange Bowl winners haven’t finished with a winning record since going 8-5 in 2008. Is anything going to change for them in 2021?

They opened the season with a close 17-14 win against the South Dakota Coyotes. South Dakota? I mean it’s a win. Kansas went 0-9 last season and 3-9 in 2019. Since 2015, Kansas has won just 10 games and three in the Big 12.

Coastal Carolina wasn’t a FBS team in 2015. They finished 2020 with a record of 11-1 and perfect in the Sun Belt at 8-0. Coastal Carolina is ranked going into Week 2 following a 52-14 win over The Citadel. Does Coastal Carolina continue to roll against Kansas?

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Trends:

Kansas

• 1-13 overall in their previous 14 games
• 1-10 ATS in their previous 11 games
• 1-8 ATS in their previous nine games as an underdog
• 1-5 ATS in their previous six games versus the Sun Belt
• 0-9 ATS in their previous nine games on the road
• 0-5 ATS in their previous five games in September

Coastal Carolina

• 13-1 overall in their previous 14 games
• 8-2-1 ATS in their previous 13 games
• 8-0 in their previous eight games at Coastal Carolina
• 5-1-1 ATS in their previous seven games after covering spread
• OVER is 5-1 in their previous six games

Oregon Ducks (No. 12) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (No. 3)

Date and Time: September 11, 12:00 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the week, the 1-0 Ducks and 1-0 Buckeyes are at Ohio State University in Columbus. Oregon went through the motions in Week 1 to a 31-24 win over the Fresno State Bulldogs.

They failed to cover the spread in a closer than anticipated final score in Eugene. Oregon had a pedestrian 2020 with a record of 4-3, and they didn’t impress in the season opener versus Fresno State.

Ohio State started slow against Minnesota in Week 1, but opened things up to win 45-31 and cover by a half point. After just 10 points in the first-half, Ohio State had 35 points following halftime. CJ Stroud ended the game with 294 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception after a slow start.

Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends:

Oregon

• 16-4 overall in their previous 20 games
• 1-5 ATS in their previous six games
• 5-0 overall in their previous five games in September
• 18-1 overall in their previous 19 games in Week 2
• 1-4 ATS in their previous five games in September
• UNDER is 1-4 in their previous five games

Ohio State

• 18-2 overall in their previous 20 games
• 10-0 overall in their previous ten games at Ohio State
• 8-0 overall in their previous eight games versus the Pac-12
• 12-2-1 ATS in their previous 15 games versus the Pac-12
• 1-5 ATS in their previous six games at Ohio State
• 1-5 ATS in their previous six games versus teams with a winning record
• OVER is 4-1 in their previous five games when they are the favorite

Florida Gators (No. 13) vs. South Florida Bulls

Date and Time: September 11, 1:00 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Florida Gators opened the season with a 35-14 win over the Florida Atlantic Owns to open the season. This was their first game in the post-Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts era in Gainesville. The Gators won, but starting quarterback Emory Jones struggled with 113 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions.

Anthony Richardson and the running backs were home run hitters. Richardson gained 160 yards on 22.9 yards per carry. Malik Davis followed with 104 yards on 7.4 yards per carry. South Florida must slow the backfield down, but it could be tough. The Bulls are coming off a porous performance in Week 1 with a 45-0 loss versus NC State.

Starting USF quarterback, Cade Fortin, was benched after throwing for 41 yards and a touchdown on 7 for 20 passing. South Florida must be better in all aspects of the game to cover against the Gators in Week 2. It could be a long day versus the Florida defense.

Florida Gators vs. South Florida Bulls Betting Trends:

Florida

• 13-4 overall in their previous 17 games
• 5-1 overall in their previous six games on the road
• 1-4 ATS in their previous five games
• 9-0 in their previous nine games in September
• 12-4-1 ATS in their previous 17 games in Week 2

South Florida

• 0-9 overall in their previous nine games
• 1-5 overall in their previous six games at South Florida
• 1-5 ATS in their previous six games versus the SEC
• 5-0 ATS in their previous five games in September
• 4-0 ATS in their previous four games after failing to cover the spread

Toledo Rockets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (No. 8)

Date and Time: September 11, 2:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Toledo Rockets will look to take advantage of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish off a big game on Sunday night. Notre Dame survived a feverous upset bid by the Florida State Seminoles. They put in a chip shot field goal to escape Tallahassee with a 41-38 win in the first game of the Jack Coan at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame needed the win to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race. They did what was necessary, but breakdowns on defense must be cleaned up for Week 2. The Toledo Rockets are coming off a 49-10 blowout of Norfolk State. One of the best in the MAC, the Rockets should provide Notre Dame with a decent challenge.

Toledo Rockets vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends:

Toledo

• 3-8 ATS in their previous 11 games
• 2-7 ATS in their previous nine games on the road
• 0-4 ATS in their previous five games as an underdog
• 7-2 ATS in their previous Week 2 games
• 0-6 ATS in their previous six games as a road underdog
• 0-5 ATS in their previous five games after covering the spread

Notre Dame

• 17-2 overall in their previous 19 games
• 20-0 overall in their previous 20 games at Notre Dame
• 7-1 ATS in their previous eight games versus a team with a winning record
• 3-1-1 ATS in their previous five games versus the MAC
• 1-4 ATS in their previous five games at Notre Dame
• 1-4 ATS in their previous five games as a favorite at Notre Dame
• 2-11 ATS in their previous 13 games in Week 2

UAB Blazers vs. Georgia Bulldogs (No. 2)

Date and Time: September 11, 3:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Georgia Bulldogs opened the season in impressive fashion with a 10-3 win over the Clemson Tigers. Their defense was untouchable and didn’t give Clemson any room to operate.

Expectations are high for the Bulldogs this season. Georgia provided no reasons to believe that they won’t be a major contender for the College Football Playoff.

In a defensive struggle, we didn’t get to see JT Daniels passing the ball around. If their defense continues to play how they did against Clemson, the Bulldogs may not need much of Daniels, at least until a potential matchup against Alabama in the SEC Championship.

UAB dispatched Jacksonville State in Week 1 easily by a score of 31-0. They will lean on their defense heavily in this one.

Attempt to keep the game close and come up with a break somewhere along the way is their only chance at an upset. They might be able to keep this one close enough to cover following Georgia’s big win in Week 1.

UAB Blazers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Trends:

UAB

• 6-2 overall in their previous eight games
• 0-19 overall in their previous 19 games versus the SEC
• 0-4 ATS in their previous four games versus the SEC
• 0-5 ATS in their previous five games after covering the spread
• 7-2 overall in their previous nine games in September

Georgia

• 5-0 overall in their previous five games
• 5-0 overall in their previous five games at Georgia
• 2-4 ATS in their previous six games as a favorite
• 2-5 ATS in their previous seven games on a Saturday at Georgia

Ball State Cardinals vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (No. 11)

Date and Time: September 11, 3:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Ball State Cardinals dispatched Western Illinois by a score of 31-21 in a lookahead spot against Penn State in Week 2. Drew Plitt was efficient enough with 188 yards and 2 touchdowns in a game where the Cardinals kept everything close to their vest.

Coming off a MAC Championship, Ball State is one of the better teams in the conference in 2021. They are well-rounded with Plitt through the air and Will Jones on the ground. Jones gained 93 yards and a touchdown on 5.2 yards per carry. Carson Steele ran for 79 yards and a touchdown on 11.3 yards per carry.

For Penn State, they have to look at this game and not get overconfident. This is a big letdown spot if there ever was one. Penn State is coming off a signature win on the road at Wisconsin. They defeated the Badgers by a score of 16-10 behind a tremendous defensive effort.

Ball State Cardinals vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Trends:

Ball State

• 5-0 ATS in their previous five games after a win
• 8-0 ATS in their previous eight games as an underdog
• 4-0 ATS in their previous four games on the road
• 11-1 ATS in their previous 12 games versus a team with a winning record
• 7-1 ATS in their previous eight games versus a team with a winning record at home
• 13-3 ATS in their previous 16 versus the Big Ten

Penn State

• 5-0 ATS in their previous five games
• 4-0 ATS in their previous four games a favorite
• 7-2 ATS in their previous nine games versus the MAC
• 9-3-1 ATS in their previous 13 non-conference games
• 7-1 in their previous eight games in September

Texas A&M Aggies (No. 5) vs. Colorado Buffaloes

Date and Time: September 11, 3:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

College Football Playoff hopefuls Texas A&M took care of business in Week 1 with a 41-10 win over the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kent State has improved over the past few years, so it was a better win than it looks.

Haynes King must be better at quarterback for Texas A&M, though. He made too many mistakes against a pedestrian defense. King threw for 292 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. 3 interceptions versus a MAC defense isn’t a good look and must be cleaned up.

Colorado took care of their Week 1 matchup with a 35-7 win over the Northern Colorado Bears. They kept a lot of their playbook a secret and didn’t choose to open much up. Is it going to matter against an active Texas A&M defense, though?

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends:

Texas A&M

• 4-0 ATS in their previous four games as a favorite
• 14-3 ATS in their previous 17 non-conference games
• 4-1 ATS in their previous five games after a win
• 5-1 ATS in their previous six games
• 4-1 ATS in their previous five games versus the Pac-12

Colorado

• 5-1 ATS in their previous six games versus Texas A&M
• 3-7 ATS in their previous ten games after failing to cover the spread
• 6-1 overall in their previous seven games in September
• 7-0 overall in their previous seven games in Week 2

Iowa Hawkeyes (No. 10) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (No. 9)

Date and Time: September 11, 4:30 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

In the only top-10 matchup of Week 2, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones meet in Ames for the College GameDay game. Iowa State struggled to put away Northern Iowa in Week 1, but hung on for a 16-10 win. Caught in a big lookahead spot, Iowa State played down to their opponent.

Brock Purdy passed for just 199 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers in the winning effort. Leading-rusher and one of the best running backs in the nation, Breece Hall, was held to 69 yards and a touchdown on 3 yards per carry. Expect to see better from Purdy and Hall in Week 2.

The Hawkeyes steamrolled Indiana in their first game and Big Ten opener at home, 34-6. It was a strong performance defensively, with Indiana’s Michael Penix Jr. picked off three times and just 156 yards passing. Stephen Carr was held to 57 yards and 3 yards per carry on the ground.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends:

Iowa

• 6-1-1 ATS in their previous eight games
• 3-0-1 in their previous four games as an underdog
• 5-1 ATS in their previous six games after a win
• 6-2 ATS in their previous eight games in September
• 1-7 ATS in their previous eight games as a road underdog

Iowa State

• 4-1 ATS in their previous five games as a favorite
• 4-1 ATS versus a team with a winning record
• 4-0 ATS in their previous four games after failing to cover the spread
• 3-8 ATS in their previous 11 non-conference games
• 0-4 ATS in their previous four games in September

Texas Longhorns (No. 15) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

Date and Time: September 11, 7:00 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

The Texas Longhorns avoided a trap against a good Louisiana Ragin Cajun team with a 38-18 win. Louisiana are the favorites to win the Sun Belt and have a fairly strong defense. Most people look at that win as nothing, but I think it was a good win for the Longhorns.

Arkansas needed a big 4th quarter to pull away from the Rice Owls. They scored 21 points in the final quarter for a 38-17 win. The Razorbacks scored a late meaningless touchdown to cover the spread. Quarterback KJ Jefferson is going to have to be much better to beat Texas on Saturday.

Jefferson passed for 128 yards with a touchdown and interception. He was solid running the ball with 89 yards and 2 touchdowns, but must have a stronger performance through the air. Expect this one to be a hard-fought defensive battle.

Texas Longhorns vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends:

Texas

• 6-1 overall in their previous seven games
• 4-2 ATS in their previous six games
• 4-1 ATS in their previous five games as a road favorite
• 5-0 overall in their previous five games in September
• 5-1 overall in their previous six games in Week 2
• 5-0 ATS in their previous five non-conference games
• 3-7 ATS in their previous ten games after covering the spread

Arkansas

• 8-2 ATS in their previous ten games versus the Big 12
• 10-3 ATS in their previous 13 games
• 6-2 ATS in their previous eight games after covering the spread
• 9-3 ATS in their previous 12 games as an underdog
• 5-2 ATS in their previous seven games at Arkansas

Utah Utes (No. 21) vs. BYU Cougars

Date and Time: September 11, 10:15 p.m. EST

The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:

In one of the biggest rivalry games on the schedule, No. 21 stays in-state and travels to Provo for a showdown with the BYU Cougars. BYU is coming off a solid defensive showing with a 24-16 win over the Arizona Wildcats in Las Vegas.

The offense needed some work, though, as BYU struggled to put drives together. Jaren Hall finished with a serviceable statline, though, as he passed for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. Tyler Allgeier spearheaded the ground attack with 94 yards and a touchdown on 5.5 yards per carry.

Utah opened the season with a 40-17 win over Weber State. We didn’t learn much from that game, only that Utah didn’t overlook Weber State in that one. Charlie Brewer was just okay with 233 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Running back Tavion Thomas went wild on the ground with 107 yards and 2 touchdowns on 8.9 yards a pop. He will be BYU’s biggest threat on Saturday.

Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars Betting Trends:

Utah

• 9-1 ATS in their previous ten games after a win
• 5-2 ATS in their previous seven games on the road
• 11-5 ATS in their previous 16 games
• 0-4 ATS in their previous four non-conference games
• 1-7 ATS in their previous eight games in September
• 5-0 ATS in their previous five non-conference games
• 3-7 ATS in their previous ten games after covering the spread

BYU

• 4-1 ATS in their previous five games as an underdog
• 2-5 ATS in their previous seven games on the road
• 1-3-1 ATS in their previous five games
• 2-6 ATS in their previous eight games as an underdog at BYU