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No. 1 Ohio State Eyes Depth vs. Grambling as Michigan–Oklahoma Headlines Week 2

Early nonconference slates double as roster labs, with Michigan–Oklahoma highlighting divergent quarterback paths.

Aug 30, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images/File Photo
QB Bryce Underwood and the Michigan Wolverines are 4.5-point favorites on the road vs. the Oklahoma Sooners in primetime on Saturday night.
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 05: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers looks on during the spring game at Memorial Stadium on April 05, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images for ONIT)
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Overview

  • Fresh off its rise to No. 1 after beating Texas, Ohio State hosts FCS Grambling with Ryan Day emphasizing improvement and evaluations for younger players such as freshman corner Devin Sanchez.
  • Grambling coach Mickey Joseph said he will play two quarterbacks and framed the Columbus trip as both exposure and a roughly $1 million payday while acknowledging the disparity.
  • Michigan’s Bryce Underwood enters his first road start after a 21-for-31, 251-yard debut, drawing Brent Venables’ comparison to Trevor Lawrence for his poise and decisiveness.
  • Oklahoma counters with veteran transfer John Mateer, who set an OU debut record with 392 passing yards, as the Sooners look to involve transfer RB Jaydn Ott more and potentially get help back on the offensive line.
  • No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma is the week’s only AP Top 25 matchup, underscoring how early-season games are shaping perceptions before conference tests arrive.