Week 2 Top Games Reviewed!
Boise State vs Memphis
For the first half of this highly anticipated battle , it looked like the potential Group of 5 game of the year was destined for an epic finale. Memphis entered the locker room at half holding a 20–17 lead, having exposed the Broncos' secondary and silencing the blue turf faithful. Boise State needed to find some answers to get this crowd locked in. Well, that’s exactly what happened. By ripping off 21 unanswered second-half points while holding Memphis completely scoreless after the break, the Broncos delivered a statement 38–20 victory.
Boise State RB Dylan Riley makes a name for himself, slashing Memphis for 206 yards on only 19 carries
Boise State defense stands tall in the second half; after allowing Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes to throw for 384 yards and hit receivers, Boise State adjusted coverage over the top and generated relentless pressure in the pocket.
Boise State QB Maddux Madsen with another strong showing, throwing for 221 yards and a touchdown while adding a score on the ground to cap off the fourth-quarter pull-away
#21 Iowa vs Iowa State
The latest chapter of the El Assico / Cy-Hawk Series delivered everything football fans expect from Iowa City: brutal defensive stands, field-position chess, and a game-winning kick under the stadium lights. When the dust settled, No. 21 Iowa battles out a 16–13 victory over rival Iowa State, reclaiming the Cy-Hawk Trophy!
With the game tied 13–13 late in the fourth quarter, Iowa mounted a 9-play, 31-yard drive to set up position at the Cyclones' 24-yard line. Enter Caden Buhr. Stepping up, the second-year kicker split the uprights from 42 yards with just 15 seconds remaining on the clock to cap a 16-13 victory!
For Iowa, with College Football Playoff hopes, it wasn't pretty. This was a gritty, game-grinding response after falling behind early. With a reliable leg in Buhr and a weapon outside in WR Tony Diaz, Iowa enters Big Ten play with a trophy in hand and momentum on their side
For Iowa State, under their new era with head Coach Jimmy Rogers, they showed they won't back down from anyone. They out-rushed Iowa on the road and played flawless, turnover-free football, but execution in crunch time remains the final hurdle
#11 Oklahoma vs Michigan
In a grueling, physical collision between two blue-blood programs, the Michigan Wolverines claimed their first-ever victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, grinding out a 17-10 victory at Michigan Stadium. Oklahoma entered the game 2-0 all-time against Michigan, but the Wolverines coming off a controversial game, turned the Big House into a defensive fortress to advance to 2-0 on the 2026 season
Michigan Defense: Holding an explosive SEC offense, led by QB John Mateer, to 10 points and 3-of-13 on third down is a defensive statement. Michigan forced two key turnovers, with Jyaire Hill's 4th quarter pick serving as the defining moment of the afternoon
The Time Game: Michigan relied heavily on time of possession (33:17) and run support, accumulating 152 yards on the ground between Underwood's scrambles and RB Jordan Marshall's interior rushing
Too Big of a Drop? With this tight loss, Oklahoma has dropped from #11 to #24. To me this is pretty absurd. Going into Michigan Stadium against a team with something to prove, this is is pretty bad dropoff for a solid Oklahoma team. On top of this, Michigan went from unranked to #19 in the country
#6 Oregon vs Oklahoma State
Just one year after being handed a brutal 69–3 beatdown in Oregon, Oklahoma State turned the tables, knocking off #6 Oregon 39–31. The victory snapped a 21-game losing streak against FBS opponents for the Cowboys, delivering a signature win for this revamped Oklahoma State team.
Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker didn’t let this moment get to him. After taking a 7–3 deficit in the first quarter, Mestemaker spearheaded a explosive 21-point second quarter that caught Oregon completely off guard. Using not only his arm but his legs as well, breaking an 75-yard rush on their first offensive snap.
Oregon surged back in the second half, narrowing the margin behind key plays from QB Dante Moore. However, Oklahoma State's defense stepped up in key moments down the stretch, while Oklahoma State K Sam Keltner and the offense tacked on critical fourth-quarter points to ice the win
For Oregon, this is now back-to-back weeks leaving behind question mark’s on their performance. From starting the year ranked #2, to now dropping down to #21, they look to make a statement in Week 3 as they take on Portland State.
For Oklahoma State, this marks an absolutely massive win, moving them to 1-1 on the season. Coming off a rough Week 1 loss to Tulsa, this team rebounded in a big way. They look to carry this momentum into Week 3 where they face Murray State
#1 Ohio State vs #4 Texas
For three quarters in Austin, a Texas Longhorns win looked like a lost cause. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes came in, flexed their muscles, and strangled the energy out of the home crowd. Then came the fourth quarter.
In a finish that will live forever in Longhorn lore, #4 Texas erased a 20-point deficit in the final quarter to stun Ohio State 24–23. It marked the largest fourth-quarter comeback victory against an AP No. 1 team in modern college football history!
Texas QB Arch Manning: After starting erratic with turnovers, Manning flipped a switch after taking a brutal hit on the sideline in the 3rd quarter. He completed 11 of his final 15 passes, leading three scoring drives of 12+ plays
Texas RB Daylan "Hollywood" Smothers proved why he's a lethal weapon, punching in two short-yardage touchdowns—including the game-winner over the pile with 25 seconds remaining; every good hero needs a sidekick, Manning and Smothers look like a great air-ground duo
With Ohio State trying to ice the game, K Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal wide right with 4:21 left. A make would have put OSU up by two possessions; the miss gave Texas life. These kinds of mishaps, as shown here, will not hold up in the long run. Does Ohio State finally found it’s kryptonite?