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The Six Pack: Picks for Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan and Tom Fornelli's lock for Week 2

Sports experts weigh in on key matchups in Week 2 of the college football season.

By · Published September 14, 2026  11:16 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  22:55 UTC

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Various sports media outlets previously provided viewers guides and predictions for the top Week 2 games, including Oklahoma-Michigan and Ohio State-Texas. The promotions and predictions for these matchups have since been overshadowed by other sports news.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Ohio State is set to face Texas in a highly anticipated game. The matchup has been the subject of several expert predictions, with some outlets picking Ohio State to win outright. However, Oklahoma has been gaining momentum, with Sports Illustrated predicting a close game against Michigan.

FOX Sports also notes that Michigan-Oklahoma is one of the top matchups of the week, with experts weighing in on the potential outcomes. The evidence for these predictions varies, with some outlets citing the teams' past performances and others looking at current trends. However, the caveat is that Week 2 games can often be unpredictable, and even the most confident predictions may not come to fruition.

For example, Oklahoma's recent performance has been strong, but Michigan has also shown resilience in the face of adversity.

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What are the key matchups in Week 2 of the college football season?

Ohio State vs. Texas and Oklahoma vs. Michigan are among the top matchups.

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Which outlets are providing expert predictions for Week 2 games?

Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, and FOX Sports.

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