Ohio State faces Texas in Week 2 showdown as analysts share odds and picks

CBS Sports analysts Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer released their Week 2 college-football predictions, highlighting the No. 1 Ohio State visit to No. 4 Texas as a marquee contest. The game follows last season’s loss that kept Texas out of the College Football Playoff, a result that coach Steve Sarkisian said cost the Longhorns an at-large spot.

Hummer gave Texas a one-point edge, noting the importance of containing Ohio State running back Jeremiah Smith and the performance of Texas’ reworked offensive line. He projected a 24-21 Texas victory. Crawford saw the Buckeyes as slight favorites on a neutral field but expected a close finish, also predicting a 24-21 win for Texas.

Other highlighted games included No. 12 Alabama at Kentucky, No. 11 Oklahoma at Michigan, and Arizona State at No. 10 Texas A&M, with both analysts offering spreads and predicted scores for each matchup. All odds referenced were from FanDuel Sportsbook.