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Week 2 Top College Football Plays Predicted by Betting Statistics, Power Ratings, and Trends

College football betting trends for Week 2, as revealed by Steve Makinen and the VSiN Analytics team.

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Week 2 College Football Highlights Predicted via Wagering Data, Power Rankings, and Patterns
Week 2 College Football Highlights Predicted via Wagering Data, Power Rankings, and Patterns

In the upcoming week of college football, several teams appear to have an edge based on recent trends and stability advantages. Here are some of the key matchups to watch:

Fresno State hosts Oregon State in a tight contest

Oregon State (-3) heads to Fresno State with a stability advantage of 8 points. Both teams have shown strong ATS performance in their last games, with Oregon State boasting a 21-11 (65.6%) record and Fresno State a 21-11 (65.6%) record as well. However, the trend favors the Under, with the total set at 47.5 points.

West Virginia looks to continue its non-conference success against Ohio

West Virginia is 13-7 (65%) ATS in non-conference games since 2021, and they face Ohio this week. The trend suggests a play on West Virginia (+3). Additionally, the total is set at 63.5 points, but West Virginia has gone 33-20-1 (62.3%) Under the total since 2021, making a play on the Under a possibility.

UNLV and UCLA meet in a non-conference matchup

UNLV has been strong in non-conference games since 2017, going 25-7 (78.1%) ATS. They face UCLA this week, and the trend suggests a play on UNLV (+2.5).

Ole Miss is 9-20-2 (31%) ATS in conference games since 2021, making a play on Kentucky (+10) an interesting option.

West Virginia, Penn State, and Tennessee are among teams that have excelled in non-conference games since 2021. West Virginia is 13-7 (65%), Penn State is 35-19 (64.8%) coming off a SU win since 2019, and Tennessee is 17-4 (81%).

  • Houston is 12-3 SU and ATS in the last 15 non-neutral meetings with Rice.
  • Tulsa is 24-12-1 (66.7%) ATS in road/neutral games over the last five seasons.
  • San Diego State is 45-26 (63.4%) Under the total since 2019.
  • Troy is 19-6 (76%) ATS in road/neutral games since 2021.
  • Iowa is 5-0 SU and 4-0 ATS in the Cy-Hawk rivalry.
  • Cincinnati is 12-4 (75%) ATS in its last 16 following a SU loss.
  • Alabama is on a 25-9 (73.5%) surge at home.
  • North Carolina is 39-1 ATS in its last 40 games as a favorite.
  • Buffalo is 22-11 (66.7%) ATS at home since 2019.
  • Sam Houston State is on a 36-21-1 (63.2%) Under the total run over the last five seasons.
  • Rutgers has gone 14-4 (77.8%) ATS in the last 18 non-conference games.
  • UTEP is 8-20 (28.6%) ATS at home since 2020.

Steve Makinen, a noted analyst, has selected UAB as the underdog against Navy in the game on September 6, 2025, noting that UAB has a poor record (0-13 ATS) following an outright win, whereas Navy shows strong performance trends (15-5 ATS) after wins.

In conclusion, several teams appear to have an edge based on recent trends and stability advantages in the upcoming week of college football. Keep these trends in mind when making your picks for the week.

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