Big Ten slips to 3-6 vs Power-4 foes as quarterbacks shine

Big Ten slips to 3-6 vs Power-4 foes as quarterbacks shine

The Big Ten posted a 3-6 record against Power-4 opponents in Week 2, with standout performances by Drew Mestemaker, Arch Manning and other players, the New York Times reported. Week 1 had featured a flurry of high-scoring quarterback debuts and mixed results for new head coaches, as Auburn survived a late Baylor rally, Oregon held off Boise State and Texas rolled past Texas State. Additional early-season highlights included LSU’s dominant win over Clemson, Michigan’s clock-controversy victory and several upsets such as UMass beating Rutgers.

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Articles

13 septembre 2026
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College football Week 2 winners and losers: Big Ten’s slipping reputation and bad QB investments
College football Week 2 winners and losers: Big Ten’s slipping reputation and bad QB investments

The New York Times • 13 sept. 11h01

The Big Ten recorded a 3-6 record against Power-4 opponents, while standout performances by players such as Drew Mestemaker and Arch Manning highlighted the week’s action.

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Arch Manning good, Oregon bad in college football Week 2 winners, losers
Arch Manning good, Oregon bad in college football Week 2 winners, losers

USA Today • 13 sept. 09h08

Texas erased a 20-point deficit to beat top-ranked Ohio State, bolstering the SEC’s standing, as the Big Ten posted a 2-5 record in Week 2 nonconference games.

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College football winners, losers of Week 2: Big Ten falls flat
College football winners, losers of Week 2: Big Ten falls flat

CBS Sports • 13 sept. 04h42

Oklahoma State ended a 21-game FBS losing streak by defeating No. 6 Oregon, while Texas rallied to topple No. 1 Ohio State, highlighting a mixed week for the Big Ten.

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12 septembre 2026
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College football scores and live updates: Highlights from Week 2's top 25 games
College football scores and live updates: Highlights from Week 2's top 25 games

cbssports.com • 12 sept. 20h10

Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 Oregon 39-31, while Alabama trailed Kentucky at halftime and Texas A&M beat Arizona State, highlighting several upsets and close contests in Week 2.

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8 septembre 2026
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Year Coaches’ Debuts From Dream Starts to Total Disaster
Year Coaches’ Debuts From Dream Starts to Total Disaster

Sports Illustrated • 08 sept. 20h07

Several new head coaches in college football posted wins, while others suffered defeats in their debut games, highlighting a varied start to the season.

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7 septembre 2026
1 au total
Takeaways from College Football Week 1: Mayhem in Michigan, concerns in Clemson
Takeaways from College Football Week 1: Mayhem in Michigan, concerns in Clemson

NBC Sports • 07 sept. 04h02

Week 1 featured a disputed Hail Mary victory for Michigan and a poor performance by Clemson, raising questions about officiating and coaching stability.

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6 septembre 2026
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College football Week 1 winners and losers: Lane Kiffin, conspiracy theories, Heisman poses
College football Week 1 winners and losers: Lane Kiffin, conspiracy theories, Heisman poses

The New York Times • 06 sept. 21h38

Lane Kiffin's LSU routed Clemson, a clock adjustment helped Michigan defeat Western Michigan, and Oklahoma State suffered a heavy loss after a massive roster overhaul, while several Heisman candidates posted strong opening performances.

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Has National Championship picture in college football already changed after a stunning first week?
Has National Championship picture in college football already changed after a stunning first week?

foxnews.com • 06 sept. 21h26

Early results in the 2026 season saw Ohio State dominate, LSU dominate Clemson, and surprising struggles for Michigan and Oregon, altering early playoff projections.

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College football winners, losers in Week 1: Is this the year of the WR?
College football winners, losers in Week 1: Is this the year of the WR?

cbssports.com • 06 sept. 01h02

The opening week featured record-setting performances by wide receivers, an upset win by UMass over Rutgers, and disappointing starts for Oklahoma State and Oregon's defensive line.

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College football Week 1 winners and losers: The year of the quarterback has gotten off to a stellar start
College football Week 1 winners and losers: The year of the quarterback has gotten off to a stellar start

Yahoo Sports • 06 sept. 01h00

Top quarterbacks posted impressive numbers in Week 1, leading their teams to large victories while many matchups featured lower-ranked opponents.

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5 septembre 2026
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College football scores and live updates: Highlights from Week 1's top 25 games
College football scores and live updates: Highlights from Week 1's top 25 games

CBS Sports • 05 sept. 23h26

Auburn survived a late comeback by Baylor, No. 2 Oregon beat Boise State, and Texas rolled past Texas State as several quarterbacks made notable debuts in the opening weekend.

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