Drew's Desk: the whole Week 2 board, after an 84-6 week
Drew is a college football contributor. These are his own picks, not the model's, and they are graded separately from Maiden's record.
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49 picks. Our model agrees on 34 and takes the other side on 6. Our model has no call on 8 of them. One pick is against the spread, which we show but do not grade.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome back to Drew's Desk. For those of you keeping score, last week we went 84 and 6. Overall this season we are 91 and 7, hitting at 93 percent. I promise you, no one else is hitting as high as Drew. Let's take a look at Week 2, baby.
Drew’s Week 2, 2026 picks
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
No call
- Missouri at KansasWon ✓
Missouri Tigers
Missouri Tigers, 64% to win
- Oregon at Oklahoma StateAgainst the spread
Oklahoma State Cowboys +22.5
Oregon Ducks, 97% to win
Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M Aggies, 89% to win
- Oklahoma at MichiganLost ✗
Oklahoma Sooners
No call
- Penn State at TempleWon ✓
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State Nittany Lions, 90% to win
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State Wildcats, 68% to win
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies, 58% to win
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
No call
- South Florida at ArmyLost ✗
Army Black Knights
South Florida Bulls, 66% to win
East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina Pirates, 80% to win
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs, 97% to win
- Rice at Notre DameWon ✓
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 97% to win
- Alabama at KentuckyWon ✓
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama Crimson Tide, 75% to win
- Arizona at BYUWon ✓
BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars, 70% to win
Washington Huskies
Washington Huskies, 92% to win
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Minnesota Golden Gophers, 58% to win
- UCF at PittsburghLost ✗
UCF Knights
Pittsburgh Panthers, 73% to win
- California at SyracuseLost ✗
Syracuse Orange
California Golden Bears, 56% to win
- Duke at IllinoisLost ✗
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini, 68% to win
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans, 84% to win
- Maryland at UConnWon ✓
Maryland Terrapins
No call
- UTSA at Texas StateLost ✗
Texas State Bobcats
Texas State Bobcats, 55% to win
- UL Monroe at UABWon ✓
UAB Blazers
UAB Blazers, 75% to win
- UNLV at North TexasLost ✗
UNLV Rebels
No call
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt Commodores, 97% to win
Boise State Broncos
Boise State Broncos, 67% to win
Florida International Panthers
Florida International Panthers, 67% to win
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Ohio Bobcats, 65% to win
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee Volunteers, 66% to win
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska Cornhuskers, 96% to win
- Tulsa at Sam HoustonWon ✓
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 63% to win
Tulane Green Wave
Tulane Green Wave, 78% to win
Kennesaw State Owls
Kennesaw State Owls, 61% to win
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall Thundering Herd, 87% to win
UCLA Bruins
No call
- Ohio State at TexasLost ✗
Ohio State Buckeyes
No call
LSU Tigers
LSU Tigers, 90% to win
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders, 91% to win
- Iowa State at IowaWon ✓
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes, 80% to win
Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers, 94% to win
Florida Atlantic Owls
Navy Midshipmen, 61% to win
Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss Rebels, 97% to win
Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers, 89% to win
North Dakota State Bison
No call
- Arkansas at UtahWon ✓
Utah Utes
Utah Utes, 82% to win
Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno State Bulldogs, 93% to win
- Louisiana at USCWon ✓
USC Trojans
USC Trojans, 95% to win
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, 82% to win
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Boston College Eagles
Drew’s pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
This is a tricky one this week. Rutgers shit the bed in one of the worst upsets of the last decade against Massachusetts. Boston College did not look good either, but somehow they are a three point home favourite, mainly because Rutgers looked terrible. But you know what: Greg Schiano is going to snap those boys back into shape real quick. I like Rutgers on the road, baby.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks
Drew’s pick: Missouri Tigers
This is a tricky one. Missouri going to Kansas. But you know what: Austin Simmons, yes that Austin Simmons, looked great in Week 1, 252 yards through the air and four touchdowns. Give me Missouri on the road.
Missouri Tigers, 64% to win — the same side Drew has.
Oregon Ducks at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Drew’s pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +22.5
Oklahoma State looked terrible under first year head coach Eric Morris in Week 1. Oregon did not look that great against Boise State either, but guess what, that was a rivalry game. Give me Oklahoma State and give me the 22 and a half points.
Oregon Ducks, 97% to win — our call is on the win, Drew’s is on the margin, so the two are not the same question.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas A&M Aggies
Drew’s pick: Texas A&M Aggies
Arizona State travelling to the NIL boys of Texas A&M. Give me Texas A&M.
Texas A&M Aggies, 89% to win — the same side Drew has.
Oklahoma Sooners at Michigan Wolverines
Drew’s pick: Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma against the magicians at Michigan, who pulled off a last second miracle at home against Western Michigan. Give me Oklahoma. Bryce Underwood has not looked good.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Washington State Cougars at Kansas State Wildcats
Drew’s pick: Kansas State Wildcats
Give me Kansas State, and a rejuvenated Avery Johnson at quarterback.
Kansas State Wildcats, 68% to win — the same side Drew has.
Old Dominion Monarchs at Virginia Tech Hokies
Drew’s pick: Virginia Tech Hokies
Old Dominion going to Virginia Tech. Give me James Franklin's boys at Virginia Tech, who look to be on fire.
Virginia Tech Hokies, 58% to win — the same side Drew has.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Purdue Boilermakers
Drew’s pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
This is going to be a slobber knocker, but Wake Forest looked good with their UNC transfer quarterback. Wake Forest on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
South Florida Bulls at Army Black Knights
Drew’s pick: Army Black Knights
Here is a tricky one. South Florida did not look great against FIU; Army looked great against FCS Bryant. Give me Army at home. There are going to be some growing pains in year one for Brian Hartline at USF. Army takes it.
South Florida Bulls, 66% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
App State Mountaineers at East Carolina Pirates
Drew’s pick: East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina looked terrible against Alabama, but it is Alabama. This is App State, who struggled last year. They won in Week 1, but they are not going to win at East Carolina in Greenville. East Carolina at home.
East Carolina Pirates, 80% to win — the same side Drew has.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Georgia Bulldogs
Drew’s pick: Georgia Bulldogs
Western Kentucky got steamrolled by Nevada and now they go to the Dawgs. I like Georgia at home, and I like them big.
Georgia Bulldogs, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Rice Owls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Drew’s pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Rice, Rice, Rice. You are going to get steamrolled. Give me Notre Dame at home.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats
Drew’s pick: Alabama Crimson Tide
Give me Kalen DeBoer and the Tide. Alabama on the road.
Alabama Crimson Tide, 75% to win — the same side Drew has.
Arizona Wildcats at BYU Cougars
Drew’s pick: BYU Cougars
This is going to be an intriguing matchup, but you know what, I think BYU pull this off at home.
BYU Cougars, 70% to win — the same side Drew has.
Utah State Aggies at Washington Huskies
Drew’s pick: Washington Huskies
Utah State got steamrolled by an FCS team in Week 1 in Idaho State, and now they go to a Washington side that looked great. Give me Washington at home.
Washington Huskies, 92% to win — the same side Drew has.
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Drew’s pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs
This is one of my games of the week. Mississippi State are getting it rolling under third year head coach Jeff Lebby. Give me Mississippi State on the road.
Minnesota Golden Gophers, 58% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
UCF Knights at Pittsburgh Panthers
Drew’s pick: UCF Knights
Another game of the week. A lot of people are sleeping on the Knights. We are not. Give me UCF on the road.
Pittsburgh Panthers, 73% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
California Golden Bears at Syracuse Orange
Drew’s pick: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse looked good in Week 1, California not so much. Give me Syracuse at home.
California Golden Bears, 56% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini
Drew’s pick: Illinois Fighting Illini
Another game of the week, an ACC and Big Ten matchup. Duke travelling to Illinois. I like Illinois at home.
Illinois Fighting Illini, 68% to win — the same side Drew has.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans
Drew’s pick: Michigan State Spartans
It took Michigan State a little while to get it going in Week 1, but you know what, this is an Eastern Michigan side that just lost to San Jose State. Give me Michigan State at home.
Michigan State Spartans, 84% to win — the same side Drew has.
Maryland Terrapins at UConn Huskies
Drew’s pick: Maryland Terrapins
Maryland are a 12 and a half point favourite against UConn. I like Maryland on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
UTSA Roadrunners at Texas State Bobcats
Drew’s pick: Texas State Bobcats
UTSA going to Texas State. This is going to be a battle, but you know what, give me Texas State at home.
Texas State Bobcats, 55% to win — the same side Drew has.
Delaware Blue Hens at Vanderbilt Commodores
Drew’s pick: Vanderbilt Commodores
Delaware travelling to a Vanderbilt side that did not look great in Week 1. Delaware are smelling an upset, but Vanderbilt take this at home.
Vanderbilt Commodores, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Memphis Tigers at Boise State Broncos
Drew’s pick: Boise State Broncos
This is going to be a hard fought game. Memphis are 2-0; Boise State are coming off a thriller against Oregon. I like Boise State at home.
Boise State Broncos, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.
Buffalo Bulls at Florida International Panthers
Drew’s pick: Florida International Panthers
Buffalo travelling to Miami, but not that Miami. To FIU at Pitbull Stadium. Give me Florida International.
Florida International Panthers, 67% to win — the same side Drew has.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Ohio Bobcats
Drew’s pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Ohio are a two and a half point favourite, but you know what, I like Jacksonville State on the road.
Ohio Bobcats, 65% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Drew’s pick: Tennessee Volunteers
Give me the Vols, baby, on the road.
Tennessee Volunteers, 66% to win — the same side Drew has.
Bowling Green Falcons at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Drew’s pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Bowling Green lost to Tarleton State and now they go to Lincoln. Give me the Cornhuskers of Nebraska, baby.
Nebraska Cornhuskers, 96% to win — the same side Drew has.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Sam Houston Bearkats
Drew’s pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Give me Tulsa, baby, on the road.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 63% to win — the same side Drew has.
South Alabama Jaguars at Tulane Green Wave
Drew’s pick: Tulane Green Wave
Give me Tulane, baby.
Tulane Green Wave, 78% to win — the same side Drew has.
Georgia State Panthers at Kennesaw State Owls
Drew’s pick: Kennesaw State Owls
Georgia State looked good in Week 1, but they are not going to look good in Week 2. Give me Kennesaw State at home.
Kennesaw State Owls, 61% to win — the same side Drew has.
San Diego State Aztecs at UCLA Bruins
Drew’s pick: UCLA Bruins
Give me Nico Iamaleava and UCLA under first year head coach Bob Chesney.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas Longhorns
Drew’s pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Arguably the game of the week. Julian Sayin versus Arch Manning, Ryan Day versus Steve Sarkisian. Who pulls this off? I like Ohio State on the road, baby.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU Tigers
Drew’s pick: LSU Tigers
Give me LSU, and give me LSU to make the College Football Playoff. They did not just make Clemson look like a Division Three start-up, they beat the brakes off them. LSU big.
LSU Tigers, 90% to win — the same side Drew has.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oregon State Beavers
Drew’s pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Give me Tech, baby. Oregon State are in for a rough year.
Texas Tech Red Raiders, 91% to win — the same side Drew has.
Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa Hawkeyes
Drew’s pick: Iowa Hawkeyes
Out in Iowa City we have Iowa State versus Iowa. Give me Kirk Ferentz and Iowa, baby.
Iowa Hawkeyes, 80% to win — the same side Drew has.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Clemson Tigers
Drew’s pick: Clemson Tigers
Georgia Southern have an upset on their mind, and Clemson are looking to get over one of the worst upsets. Excuse me, it is not even an upset any more, this is 10-years-ago Clemson. Dabo Swinney has to wake up or he can find himself in the hot seat. This is going to be closer than the 20 and a half points Vegas is giving the game, but I like Clemson pulling this off at home.
Clemson Tigers, 94% to win — the same side Drew has.
Navy Midshipmen at Florida Atlantic Owls
Drew’s pick: Florida Atlantic Owls
Navy going to Boca, baby. Give me FAU at home as four and a half point underdogs.
Navy Midshipmen, 61% to win — the other side. Drew is going against our number here.
Charlotte 49ers at Ole Miss Rebels
Drew’s pick: Ole Miss Rebels
Give me Ole Miss, baby, and Trinidad Chambliss.
Ole Miss Rebels, 97% to win — the same side Drew has.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Auburn Tigers
Drew’s pick: Auburn Tigers
Auburn looked real shaky, real shaky. They had to stop a last second Baylor two point conversion to protect the victory. But I like Auburn this week, baby, because it is Southern Miss. I do not think Auburn break six wins this year.
Auburn Tigers, 89% to win — the same side Drew has.
North Dakota State Bison at Air Force Falcons
Drew’s pick: North Dakota State Bison
Give me North Dakota State on the road.
Our model published no call on this game: it did not clear the 55% confidence floor, so there is no Maiden number to compare. Drew’s pick still gets graded.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Utah Utes
Drew’s pick: Utah Utes
Arkansas travelling to Utah. SEC versus Big 12. Give me Utah at home.
Utah Utes, 82% to win — the same side Drew has.
Sacramento State Hornets at Fresno State Bulldogs
Drew’s pick: Fresno State Bulldogs
Give me Fresno State, baby.
Fresno State Bulldogs, 93% to win — the same side Drew has.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at USC Trojans
Drew’s pick: USC Trojans
The Ragin' Cajuns of Louisiana travelling to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to face USC. Give me the Trojans at home, baby.
USC Trojans, 95% to win — the same side Drew has.
New Mexico State Aggies at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Drew’s pick: Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
Finally, for everyone that stays up late, New Mexico State going to a Hawai'i side that is surprisingly 0-2 this season. This is going to be close, but you know what, it is in Hawai'i. So aloha, baby. Give me Hawai'i at home.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, 82% to win — the same side Drew has.
That is my board for Week 2. See you next week.
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