Week 2 takes a small step back in the action from week 1, but there are still a few games that you should watch. There are some rivalry games on, and we will get to see if any of the top teams will get upset by lesser teams. I will break down my top 8 games, and give one upset special. It’s time for week 2!

Syracuse vs #13 Louisville: Louisville looked extremely impressive in their opening game. Louisville’s QB Lamar Jackson had one of the most impressive games of the week where he went 17-23 for 286 yards and 6 TD’s. He also rushed 11 times for 119 yards and 2 additional touchdowns. We will see if he can continue his success against in conference opponent Syracuse. Also this is the most interesting game on Friday.

Prediction: Louisville 42, Syracuse 27

Pittsburgh vs Penn State: Two instate rivals square off first thing in the morning. The two teams haven’t played since 2010, but these teams used to hate each other. It will be interesting to see if the hatred is still there.

Prediction: Pittsburgh 26, Penn State 21

#15 TCU vs Arkansas: This should be one of the more exciting games of week 2. Both teams struggled in week 1 against lesser opponents so we will see if they can get on tack in week 2. Both teams look to keep their college football playoff hopes alive with a win Saturday.

Prediction: TCU 32, Arkansas 26

#16 Iowa vs Iowa State: The battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy. This probably won’t be a good game, but it’s a rivalry so that always adds more interest. Iowa looks to keep it’s hopes of a big ten championship alive, while Iowa State looks to bounce back from a loss against Northern Iowa, and play spoiler in this game.

Prediction: Iowa 33, Iowa State 18

Utah vs BYU: This is one of the biggest rivalries for both of these teams. They call this game the Holy War. Both these teams came off a victory week 1, and look to continue that momentum into this game. These two teams hate each other and it tends to get chippy. I for one can’t wait for this game.

Prediction: Utah 24, BYU 21

#17 Tennessee vs Virginia Tech: College Football’s biggest ever. 153,000 fans will pour into Bristol Motor Speedway to see the action. Tennessee struggled last week against Appalachian State, and looks to bounce back and show they are a force in the SEC. Virginia Tech also won week 1, and will look to surprise Tennessee.

Prediction: Tennessee 32, Virginia Tech 21

Arizona State vs Texas Tech: This game will be almost all offense and no defense. Both teams like to score and score fast. Also this game has the feeling that something crazy could happen. Both teams won week 1, and look to carry over momentum into this week. This game should be fireworks.

Prediction: Arizona State 41, Texas Tech 38

Boise State vs Washington State: This game looks to be very intriguing with two great offenses pairing off. Boise State won week 1, and looks to win their home opener. Washington State got upset by Eastern Washington last week, and looks to rebound. Last year they lost to an FCS opponent before going on to have a very good season. This is also one of Boise State’s biggest games this year, so look for them to put on a show.

Prediction: Boise State 42, Washington 32

UPSET SPECIAL: #21 LSU vs Jacksonville State: LSU is coming off a loss week 1 to Wisconsin, and looked like a vulnerable team in the game. Leonard Fournett came into the game with an ankle injury and may not play against Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State is no slouch of a FCS team either. They took Auburn to 3 OTs last year, and made it to the FCS championship game against North Dakota State. They have star QB Eli Jenkins who will look to pull off the impossible. If Fournett can’t play can Brandon Harris win the game for LSU? It didn’t look like it week 1. If Jacksonville State can some how pull of the upset Les Miles will be fired before he can get back to his car.

Prediction: Jacksonville State 23, LSU 20 (in 2 OT)