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College Football · Week 2, 2026

Drew's Desk: the whole Week 2 board, after an 84-6 week

By Drew · September 9, 2026

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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Drew's Desk

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

49 of 49 picks

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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.

Where Maiden lands

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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