**Week 2 brought several notable upsets and strong performances from ranked teams.** The biggest shock came from New Mexico's 35-10 demolition of UCLA, while Old Dominion stunned Virginia Tech 45-26. Other significant upsets included Georgia Tech edging Clemson 21-24, Arizona defeating Kansas State 23-17, and Houston handling Colorado 36-20. In a thrilling finish, Texas A&M narrowly escaped Notre Dame 41-40, while Georgia held off Tennessee in a high-scoring 44-41 affair.
**Most ranked teams took care of business against overmatched opponents, with several posting dominant victories.** Alabama rolled past Wisconsin 38-14, while Michigan demolished Central Michigan 63-3 and Penn State cruised 52-6 against an FCS opponent. Oregon looked sharp in a 34-14 win over Northwestern, and Missouri dominated Louisiana 52-10. With the 12-team playoff format, teams like Indiana (73-0 winner), Nebraska (59-7), and Cincinnati (70-0) made strong early statements with blowout victories. The week reinforced the depth