Week 2 has some incredible matchups, with ranked teams going on the road to potential upset spots and a rematch of one of the best nonconference games of the 2022 season.

The Saturday Football crew will be here each week to provide picks against the spread for 10 of the biggest games of the week. Here’s how everyone did in Week 1:

  • Spenser Davis: 7-3
  • Ethan Stone: 7-3
  • Derek Peterson: 5-5
  • Paul Harvey: 3-7

Let’s dive in.

No. 10 Notre Dame (-7.5) at NC State

  • Spenser Davis: NC State looked less-than-convincing against UConn. Maybe it was a look-ahead spot with the Fighting Irish on deck, but I’m not buying it. I have major concerns with NC State’s receivers and offensive line. No such concerns with Notre Dame. PICK: Notre Dame
  • Paul Harvey: NC State has done well under Dave Doeren, but this feels like a chance for an early statement game for the Irish. Look for Sam Hartman to start hot with Notre Dame focused on getting to the Ohio State game undefeated. PICK: Notre Dame
  • Derek Peterson: The Wolfpack are 4-9 in their last 13 against the spread. Notre Dame is plus-92 on the scoreboard so far in two games. I’m riding with the Irish. PICK: Notre Dame
  • Ethan Stone: Sam Hartman is the real deal, man. They’re firing on all cylinders against weaker opponents, but they’ll show it against the Power 5 this week. PICK: Notre Dame

No. 12 Utah (-7.5) at Baylor

  • SD: Everyone is rushing to sell their Baylor stock after the Bears lost to Texas State in Week 1. I’m holding onto mine — Dave Aranda didn’t suddenly become a bad coach overnight. I’ll hold my nose and take the points here. PICK: Baylor
  • PH: Maybe this is an overreaction of Baylor’s loss to Texas State, but Utah looked strong at home to begin the season. Going on the road changes things a bit, but defense travels so I’ll take the Utes. PICK: Utah
  • DP: A loss to Texas State in the opener puts Baylor in danger of opening its season 1-3. Utah is in town this weekend; Texas is coming to McLane soon. Things could get hairy for Dave Aranda in a hurry. PICK: Utah
  • ES: Losing to Texas State and turning around to cover against No. 12 Utah would be so college football. I still like the Utes. PICK: Utah

Nebraska at No. 22 Colorado (-3)

  • SD: If Colorado had lost a close game to TCU last week, would this be a pick ‘em? Could Nebraska even be favored? I think this line is an overreaction to what we saw in Week 1. Nebraska’s staff now has a lot of tape on Colorado’s offense, and the Buffs’ defense isn’t anything to write home about. I was on the Huskers last week and I’ll take them again here. PICK: Nebraska
  • PH: Colorado looked great and will be fun this year, but the Week 2 matchup is intriguing. The Buffs couldn’t run the ball effectively in Week 1, and Nebraska’s secondary could be the strength of the Huskers this fall. This feels nuts based on what we witnessed last weekend, but give me the Matt Rhule’s Huskers in another thriller to start the year. (Provided Jeff Sims doesn’t test Travis Hunter) PICK: Nebraska
  • DP: I’m not fully buying Colorado yet. People are massively overrating this year’s TCU squad because of what last year’s group did. That being said, I’ll take the Buffs here. PICK: Colorado
  • ES: I think this one will be closer than most are thinking after Colorado’s surprise win last week. A pair of Husker LBs will be back in Nick Henrich and Jimari Butler that should make this closer than some suggest, perhaps by a touchdown. Still, Colorado’s playmakers will be too much for the Huskers in my eyes. PICK: Colorado

No. 20 Ole Miss (-7.5) at No. 24 Tulane

  • SD: I admittedly don’t have a great read on this one, but I trust Willie Fritz to keep it close at home. PICK: Tulane
  • PH: Anything less than a touchdown and I would probably go with Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. But Tulane can get up for a big game as well as anyone in the country, and the Green Wave gets this matchup at home. PICK: Tulane
  • DP: If this was in Oxford, I might lean more toward the Rebs. As it’s not, I’m taking the program that is 13-2 against the spread in its last 15. Michael Pratt is awesome. PICK: Tulane
  • ES: This was the toughest to pick by miles on this list. Jaxson Dart was fun to watch last week and I think the Rebels may have something going over in Oxford. Lane Train this time around. PICK: Ole Miss

No. 23 Texas A&M (-4) at Miami

  • SD: Miami is actually the favorite in this game, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index. The Canes looked great on both sides of the ball in Week 1 — especially in the run game. I’ll take the points and I think Miami could easily win this one outright. PICK: Miami
  • PH: Who to take in a game between overrated programs that underachieved a season ago? I don’t trust either program (or head coach) in this matchup, so I’ll go with the home dog to keep it close. PICK: Miami
  • DP: One game under a new offensive coordinator and Conner Weigman posted the best QBR (97.2) of any quarterback in the country. Weigman went 4-for-6 with three touchdowns on throws more than 20 yards downfield. I don’t really trust either team, but I’ll go with the hot-handed quarterback.  PICK: Texas A&M
  • ES: I know it was just New Mexico. But Conner Weigman looked goooood against the Lobos last week. I’m not launching a Heisman campaign or anything, but I think the offense finally has enough life in it to down the Hurricanes without much drama. PICK: Texas A&M

Iowa (-3.5) at Iowa State

  • SD: Iowa State finds a way to lose the CyHawk game almost every year. I trust Iowa’s elite defense to dominate this game, and the offense should be able to get to at least double-digits. This is a game that’s typically close, but I believe in Iowa finding a way to cover on the road. PICK: Iowa
  • PH: Maybe this is a classic Kirk Ferentz hoodwink game after he revealed certain plays are off the table with Cade McNamara’s current health. Whether that was the truth or not, I can only go off what I’ve seen, and Week 1 was far from a smashing success. Hawkeyes win, but it’s close all the way. PICK: Iowa State
  • DP: I won’t ever trust a Brian Ferenez offense. PICK: Iowa State
  • ES: I’m not sure I am ready to believe Iowa finally has an offense because Cade McNamara made some good passes to open receivers. Iowa State isn’t anything special, but I’ll go with the home team here in this rivalry matchup. PICK: Iowa State

No. 11 Texas at No. 3 Alabama (-7)

  • SD: Don’t be fooled by Texas’ lackluster performance against Rice in Week 1. The Longhorns have likely been preparing for Alabama for weeks. They have the receivers and playmakers on defense to make this uncomfortable for Alabama. The Tide win, but Texas should cover. PICK: Texas
  • PH: I’m prepared to be wrong here because this feels like a statement game for Nick Saban early on. But if Quinn Ewers stays upright, I’ll at least go with the Longhorns to put points on the board in Tuscaloosa. PICK: Texas
  • DP: Alabama looked so unlike itself in last year’s matchup and still managed to leave Austin with a win. This time, the Longhorns go to Tuscaloosa to face a Crimson Tide team I expect will be out to prove some things. I’m riding with Nick Saban here. PICK: Alabama
  • ES: Alabama will win a close one here. I think the Longhorns have more than enough talent to cover in Tuscaloosa after nearly knocking off the Tide in Austin last year. PICK: Texas

No. 13 Oregon (-6.5) at Texas Tech

  • SD: I generally believe in what Joey McGuire is building in Lubbock, but this is a talent mismatch. I don’t think the Ducks will be intimidated by the hostile environment. This line is too short. PICK: Oregon
  • PH: I don’t know how you recover from losing to Wyoming (on the road) in Week 1, but facing Oregon doesn’t sound like a great recipe for success. Even if it’s close for a while, I’ll take Bo Nix putting this away late. PICK: Oregon
  • DP: Oregon is the more talented team. Oregon has the better quarterback. Ducks by double digits. PICK: Oregon
  • ES: Texas Tech lost to Wyoming (with all due respect to Laramie, Wyoming). I do not care that they are playing at home, Oregon might win this game by 3 touchdowns. PICK: Oregon

No. 19 Wisconsin (-6.5) at Washington State

  • SD: I was on Buffalo a week ago but I’ll go with the Badgers here. This feels like a more appropriate price for what Wisconsin is right now. That being said, I don’t feel great about it. PICK: Wisconsin
  • PH: I’m not sure how much Wisconsin can be trusted, even with Luke Fickell at the helm. However, the Badgers will want some revenge from last year, and a healthy backfield of Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen should provide the difference. PICK: Wisconsin
  • DP: I don’t think people realize how good Cameron Ward is. The Cougars could win this one outright, just like last season. PICK: Washington State
  • ES: Wisconsin is just getting started, guys. A bit of a stutter start against Buffalo turned into a true look at what the Badgers’ run game can really do. Badgers by a few touchdowns here. PICK: Wisconsin

Oklahoma State (-3.5) at Arizona State

  • SD: Oklahoma State’s quarterback situation is bad. The rest of the roster isn’t great, either. It’s frankly a gift that ASU is a dog here. I think the Sun Devils win outright. PICK: Arizona State
  • PH: The future is bright for the Sun Devils. Just not this week. PICK: Oklahoma State
  • DP: This was the most difficult game for me to pick. I don’t have a great reason for it, but I’m going with my gut. PICK: Oklahoma State
  • ES: You’ll learn something about me here: I like picking the home team in coinflip games whereas some people will take the points. Don’t let me down, Jaden Rashada. PICK: Arizona State