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The long-dormant 125-year rivalry between SMU Mustangs and Baylor Bears returns in Week 2, with SMU riding high at No. 17 and coming off a dominant 42-13 win over East Texas A&M. Baylor, 0-1, looks to bounce back after a challenging loss to Auburn. SMU lost key starters early in the opener but still aligned to their depth properly. Receiver Romello Brinson stepped up with 121 yards and a touchdown. Coach Rhett Lashlee noted both Brinson and linebacker Alex Kilgore are day-to-day and could return—clear positive signs heading into this in-state showdown. Baylor’s defense showed holes against the run, allowing Jackson Arnold—Auburn’s QB—to rush for multiple long TDs. SMU’s Kevin Jennings, who rushed for 354 yards and five TDs last

After a tough loss to a top-25 opponent, Syracuse looks to reset its season against UConn on Saturday. The Orange fell behind early to Tennessee in Week 1 and never recovered, ultimately losing 45-26. That wasn’t the season opener fans or players were hoping for. Despite the loss, there were some positives. Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli threw for a career-high 274 yards, showing promise under center. Running back Yasin Willis found the end zone three times, adding 91 yards on the ground. But Syracuse’s biggest issues were stopping the run and getting off the field on third down. Tennessee racked up 6.2 yards per carry and converted 7 of 12 third downs. Head coach Fran Brown made it clear

After an explosive start to the season, West Virginia hits the road to face Ohio in a matchup that will test whether the Mountaineers’ Week 1 success can translate against a stronger opponent. The Mountaineers steamrolled Robert Morris 45-3, piling up 393 rushing yards and five scores. Eleven players got in on the action, highlighting West Virginia’s commitment to depth and physicality in the run game. Jahiem White led all rushers with 93 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Despite the score, head coach Rich Rodriguez wasn’t thrilled with the first-half performance. “We didn’t play like we should have,” Rodriguez said. “We beat ourselves in the first half, and that’s something we can’t afford this week.” Rodriguez’s return to

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look to tighten up defensively when they host the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Saturday. Rutgers opened its season with a thrilling 34-31 win over Ohio, powered by a surprisingly explosive passing attack, but defensive lapses nearly cost them. Miami, meanwhile, comes in off a 17-0 loss at Wisconsin, struggling mightily to move the ball. The Scarlet Knights’ offense impressed in Week 1, with QB Athan Kaliakmanis completing 18 of 23 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns. Running backs Antwan Raymond and CJ Campbell Jr. added 158 yards on the ground, keeping the attack balanced. However, Rutgers surrendered 440 yards, including over 200 both rushing and passing, allowing Ohio to rally from 14 points down. Head