Week 2 of college football presents limited sample sizes and conflicting data, requiring reliance on preseason priors and early game tape. UNLV is identified as a live underdog at +2.5 due to an efficient, explosive offense averaging over 460 yards per game and more than 10 yards per pass attempt, plus strong rushing outputs (300 and nearly 160 yards). UCLA surrendered 286 rushing yards (5.3 yards per carry), produced only 220 total yards and converted 2 of 11 third downs, creating concerns about run defense, fatigue, and sustained possessions against a clock-control opponent.
And none of them fully agree yet. Some teams looked exactly like we thought they would. Others threw total curveballs and then there are the matchups from Week 1 that don't really tell us anything at all. This is the week where you lean on your priors, tweak where you have to, and trust what you've actually seen. It's uncomfortable, it's messy, and honestly, that's what makes Week 2 fun.
UNLV is sitting at 2-0 after beating Idaho State and Sam Houston, but this is the first real test. Their offense has been efficient, averaging over 460 yards per game and more than 10 yards per pass attempt. They can hit explosive plays, but what really stands out is how balanced they've been. They ran for 300 yards against the Bengals and nearly 160 against the Bearkats, which makes them hard to defend.
UCLA just got handled by Utah, giving up 286 rushing yards at 5.3 yards per carry. That's not a small red flag when you're about to face a Rebels team that can run downhill and control the clock. The Bruins' run defense was gassed, and the offense couldn't stay on the field long enough to help them. The Bruins put up only 220 total yards, went 2-for-11 on third down.
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