Week Two Storylines
9/10/2026 8:00:00 AM | Football
Intriguing non-conference matchups take place in week two
Week two will be an entertaining weekend of matchups throughout the country. From past CFP rematches to big group of six matchups, a big weekend of college football is ahead.
A battle of blue bloods in Austin
Ohio State and Texas will battle Saturday night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for the third time in three years. Ohio State won the previous two matchups – one in the 2025 CFP Semifinal and the other being last year during week one at Ohio Stadium. This time, the Longhorns will have a home-field advantage.
A rematch between Oklahoma and Michigan in the Big House
Another SEC/Big Ten matchup will take place in the Big House on Saturday during the morning slate between the Sooners and the Wolverines. Last year, the Sooners were victorious in Norman 24-13.
Group of six CFP hopefuls battle in Boise
Many college football analysts have picked either Boise State or Memphis to make the CFP this season. On Saturday, they will battle it out on the field in a highly anticipated matchup that might play a role in November and December.
Big 12 title hopefuls battle it out in Provo
BYU and Arizona will play their first conference game on Saturday in Provo. Two teams that are hopeful to reach the Big 12 title game in Arlington come December hope to get off to the right start towards the goal this weekend.
Will Stein gets first crack at SEC conference game
Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. The new head coach will look to get off to a great start in the SEC against a team that has the most CFP appearances (9).
The 73rd edition of the Cy-Hawk Series takes place Saturday
Iowa and Iowa State will battle it out in the Cy-Hawk Series at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday evening. Iowa leads the series 47-25, although Iowa State has won the last two matchups.
Border Showdown takes place between the Tigers and Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks will host the 122nd edition of the Border Showdown with the Missouri Tigers inside of newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Tigers lead the series 57-55-9 and have a four-game winning streak.
Intriguing non-conference matchups in week two
Along with the five above, there are many other non-conference matchups this weekend that are captivating to college football fans around the world:
Week two will be an entertaining weekend of matchups throughout the country. From past CFP rematches to big group of six matchups, a big weekend of college football is ahead.
A battle of blue bloods in Austin
Ohio State and Texas will battle Saturday night at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for the third time in three years. Ohio State won the previous two matchups – one in the 2025 CFP Semifinal and the other being last year during week one at Ohio Stadium. This time, the Longhorns will have a home-field advantage.
A rematch between Oklahoma and Michigan in the Big House
Another SEC/Big Ten matchup will take place in the Big House on Saturday during the morning slate between the Sooners and the Wolverines. Last year, the Sooners were victorious in Norman 24-13.
Group of six CFP hopefuls battle in Boise
Many college football analysts have picked either Boise State or Memphis to make the CFP this season. On Saturday, they will battle it out on the field in a highly anticipated matchup that might play a role in November and December.
Big 12 title hopefuls battle it out in Provo
BYU and Arizona will play their first conference game on Saturday in Provo. Two teams that are hopeful to reach the Big 12 title game in Arlington come December hope to get off to the right start towards the goal this weekend.
Will Stein gets first crack at SEC conference game
Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats play host to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. The new head coach will look to get off to a great start in the SEC against a team that has the most CFP appearances (9).
The 73rd edition of the Cy-Hawk Series takes place Saturday
Iowa and Iowa State will battle it out in the Cy-Hawk Series at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday evening. Iowa leads the series 47-25, although Iowa State has won the last two matchups.
Border Showdown takes place between the Tigers and Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks will host the 122nd edition of the Border Showdown with the Missouri Tigers inside of newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Tigers lead the series 57-55-9 and have a four-game winning streak.
Intriguing non-conference matchups in week two
Along with the five above, there are many other non-conference matchups this weekend that are captivating to college football fans around the world:
- Arizona State at Texas A&M
- Mississippi State at Minnesota
- UCF at Pittsburgh
- Duke at Illinois
- Tennessee at Georgia Tech
- Texas Tech at Oregon State
- Arkansas at Utah
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