Biggest college football storylines entering Week 2
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College football is in for a frenzy of events in Week 2 as most of the games commence throughout the weekend.
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The schedule is jam-packed with matchups that will garner a lot of attention. Some of those games involve conference duels while others feature out-of-conference contests that present plenty of intrigue for fans rooting for underdogs.
There are also crucial news for some teams awaiting players back from injuries, as college football insider Pete Thamel appeared on ESPN’s College Gameday to provide the latest on what has been going on in the sport.
Biggest college football storylines in Week 2
Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team on to the field before a game against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Texas sees key lineman make return from injury
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns are due for a big matchup against the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes, a must-watch blockbuster game for fans to tune in to. The hosts will need all the help they can get, especially in the trenches.
They got good news in that area, seeing left tackle Trevor Goosby make his way back from injury. Texas also got a key update on Cole Hudson regarding his court case.
“Trevor Goosby is back after that camp knee scare. He played 52 snaps last week against Texas State. He’s ready to roll. As for Cole Hudson, he is eligible and practicing after his TRO. Texas is withholding him until as they monitor his court case,” Thamel said.
Oklahoma misses starting lineman for Michigan clash
The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners are on the road for a big matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. Oklahoma stand out as the favorite, especially after Michigan fell out of the AP Top 25 following their underwhelming yet stunning 13-12 win over Western Michigan.
However, they will be without lineman Michael Fasusi due to injury. The Sooners will have to handle Michigan’s defense without him, seeing a backup fill in the starting spot for Week 2. They did have positive news in offensive line.
“Ryan Fodje is going to slide and start over there for them. The good news for the Sooners, center Jake Maikkula returns after missing the UTEP game, and obviously you obviously want a veteran snapping in the big house, so that’s big news for the Sooners,” Thamel noted.
Arizona brings back huge production with returning players
The Arizona Wildcats stand out as an underdog in their upcoming matchup, facing the No. 15 BYU Cougars in enemy territory. Despite this, they will have key players who produced on both sides of the ball.
Ismail Mahdi got the green light to take part in this game after earning eligibility for this season. On defense, Max Harris looks forward to making plays at the linebacker spot.
“They bring back 2025 leading rusher Ismail Mahdi and third leading tackler linebacker Max Harris. Brett Brennan told me this morning he’s excited about these guys. They are red line guys. He calls them that epitomize his culture,” Thamel stated.
SEC continue discussions with LSU amid legal controversy
The drama about the SEC and the LSU Tigers continues through the start of the season.
Past weeks have seen the SEC threaten expulsion to LSU after the latter tried to add players who got to the NFL ranks back in college football. While the players in question have yet to play a single game for the Tigers, Pete Thamel said that tensions have gone down following the latest discussions.
“The LSU-SEC showdown continues though it’s de-escalated. SEC presidents and chancellors had a phone conversation on Thursday about LSU. They did not take any action from that. They’re going to continue discussions. They are rankled by some recent comments by Governor Jeff Landry of the state of Louisiana. And I’ve been told that essentially the SEC is monitoring things right now. They’re not certain if they can take any action against LSU because of that state court order in the state of Louisiana,” Thamel said.
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