NCAAF Week 2: AP Poll Analysis and Team Performances

The second week of the NCAAF season brought both expected outcomes and surprising upsets, shaking up the AP Poll rankings. Here’s a detailed look at the Top 25 teams, their performances, and what lies ahead.

Key Highlights from Week 2

• Ohio State Buckeyes maintained their top spot with a dominant 70-0 victory over Grambling. Quarterback Julian Sayin set a school record by completing his first 16 passes.
• Penn State Nittany Lions secured their 13th shutout since 2014, defeating FIU 34-0.
• LSU Tigers continued their dominance at home, extending their unbeaten streak against in-state opponents since 1982 with a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech.
• Oregon Ducks showcased their offensive prowess with a 69-3 thrashing of Oklahoma State, marking their largest win against an FBS opponent since 2019.
• Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck set a new school record with 15 consecutive completions in their 45-3 victory over Bethune-Cookman.

Notable Upsets and Shifts

Four ranked teams suffered defeats, leading to significant changes in the rankings:

• Florida Gators, SMU Mustangs, and Arizona State Sun Devils dropped out of the Top 25 after their losses.
• Michigan Wolverines fell to Oklahoma 24-13, impacting their standing in the poll.

Looking Ahead

Each Top 25 team faces crucial matchups in the upcoming week:

• Ohio State will host Ohio on Saturday at 7 p.m. on Peacock.
• Penn State takes on Villanova at 3:30 p.m. on FS1.
• LSU faces a challenging game against Florida at 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
• Oregon travels to Northwestern for a noon game on Fox.
• Miami meets South Florida at 4:30 p.m. on the CW Network.

Statistical Insights

• The top seven teams outscored their opponents 307-26 in Week 2.
• Four AP-ranked teams scored 70 or more points, a rare feat in the AP Poll era.

Stay tuned as the season progresses, with more thrilling games and potential upsets on the horizon.