College Football Picks Week 2: Five-Team Teaser Play, Texas at Michigan for 2024

Editors Note: James Scully hit his teaser play below, so don't miss out on his week 3 teaser!

Week 2 of the college football season won’t feature as many high-profile match ups, with Texas at Michigan serving as the only meeting of top 25 teams, and we will look to build the bankroll with a five-team teaser.

We will recommend a six-point teaser that offers +400 odds for our five-team play, all betting lines shown below include the teaser adjustment and are courtesy of BetMGM. Here are the five games of interest, all times listed are Eastern.

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$100 five-team teaser (+400): Under 48.5 (Texas-Michigan)/Arkansas +13.5/Under 48.5 (South Carolina-Kentucky)/Nebraska -1.5/Clemson -11

Texas at Michigan (Noon): UNDER 48.5

Michigan is replacing a lot of pieces offensively and struggled in the opener, needing a pick 6 in the fourth quarter to seal a 30-10 win over Fresno St., and the Wolverines can’t afford to put too much pressure on new quarterback Davis Warren, who will need time to develop as a downfield passer after completing 15 of 25 passes for 118 yards. And considering they only rushed for 148 yards against Fresno St., defense will be Michigan’s calling card. The under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 Michigan home games. Texas has been more explosive at home, with their last four road games going under the point total, and we are not expecting offensive fireworks in this match up.

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Arkansas at Oklahoma St. (Noon): ARKANSAS +13.5

Arkansas barely scored 70 points in the month of September last year, but the Razorbacks made significant upgrades at quarterback (Boise St. transfer Taylen Green) and offensive coordinator (Bobby Petrino) during the offseason and opened 2024 with a 70-0 whitewashing of Arkansas St. They may not have the depth and talent to eventually beat Oklahoma St., but their revamped offense gives them an upset chance against a Cowboys team that has consistently struggled as heavy favorites in early-season home games versus non-conference FBS opponents. After edging past Tulsa (2021) and Central Michigan (2022) as massive favorites, Oklahoma St. lost straight up to South Alabama in this role last year. Mike Gundy’s teams improve as the season progresses, and we expect this one to be decided by single digits. 

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South Carolina at Kentucky (3:30 p.m.): UNDER  48.5

Kentucky made short work of a Southern Mississippi team that came out flat after more than a two-hour weather delay prior to kick off, and the Wildcats will receive a much stiffer defensive test against South Carolina. The Gamecocks hope their offense improves from a sluggish showing versus Old Dominion, and we won’t be surprised to see South Carolina run the ball effectively. And while Kentucky appears to have a sizable edge at quarterback with Brock Vandagriff, they will still be prone to growing pains in a new offensive scheme. Defense is the strength for both teams, and we expect a low-scoring affair.

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Colorado at Nebraska (7:30 p.m.): NEBRASKA -1.5

Colorado is soft up front on both sides of the ball, especially on the offensive line which really struggled in the opener versus North Dakota St., and Nebraska will exploit their weakness. Shedeur Sanders’ playmaking abilities provide an explosive element for Colorado, but his health is a major concern given their struggles to protect him last week. Nebraska has recruited well in recent years, but they’ve underachieved because of woeful quarterback play. With Dylan Raiola at the helm, the Cornhuskers have finally addressed their major issue, and Nebraska will be motivated for revenge after an ugly 36-14 loss to Colorado last year.

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Appalachian St. at Clemson (8 p.m.): CLEMSON -11

Appalachian St.’s defense struggled last year, allowing 27 points per game and nearly six yards per play, but they made a bowl game following a 3-4 start. The defense will need time to jell again after surrendering 183 rushing yards (outgained 183-170) in a 38-10 win over East Tennessee St. in the season opener. Clemson felt they underachieved after an 8-4 regular season last year, and their defense appeared improved in the opener, holding top-ranked Georgia to only a pair of field goals in the first half before giving way in the second half due to a lack of offensive support. It didn’t show against Georgia’s defense, but Clemson’s Cade Klubnik should be better in his second year at quarterback, and we will look for wide receiver Antonio Williams and running back Phil Mafah to enjoy breakout performances. Dabo Sweeney has been under attack for failing to use the transfer portal, and the outside noise will provide a rallying cry for a big Clemson win.