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Week 2 College Football: Key Matchups and Potential Upsets

9/6/2025

Summary

College Football Matchups

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season features key matchups, including No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma.
Texas, after losing to Ohio State, hosts San Jose State in their home opener.
No. 11 Illinois visits Duke, while No. 16 Iowa State faces Iowa in a rivalry game.
Auburn, fresh off a win against Baylor, plays Ball State as a strong favorite.
The week offers potential upsets and exciting matchups, despite fewer marquee games than Week 1.

Summary

Iowa State Hosts Rivalry

No. 16 Iowa State hosts Iowa in the Cy-Hawk Trophy game, kicking off at noon ET. Iowa leads 47-24 in the series.
Iowa State is favored by 3.5 points after a dominant 55-7 victory over South Dakota.
Iowa's freshman RB Xavier Williams aims to exploit Iowa State's previously weak defense.
Iowa State QB Rocco Becht has thrown six touchdowns without interceptions this season.
Iowa has won the last six road games against Iowa State, adding to the rivalry's intensity.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision was established in 1978, shaping college football's current structure. The rivalry between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, with Iowa leading 47-24 as of 2025, underscores the significance of the Cy-Hawk Trophy game. This competition reflects the evolving landscape of college athletics and the importance of regional rivalries in enhancing fan engagement.

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College Football Matchups

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season features key matchups, including No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma.
Texas, after losing to Ohio State, hosts San Jose State in their home opener.
No. 11 Illinois visits Duke, while No. 16 Iowa State faces Iowa in a rivalry game.
Auburn, fresh off a win against Baylor, plays Ball State as a strong favorite.
The week offers potential upsets and exciting matchups, despite fewer marquee games than Week 1.

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