Expert Picks for the College Football Playoff After Week 2

The College Football Playoff (CFP) race is heating up, and after Week 2, several teams have solidified their positions as top contenders. Here’s a breakdown of the latest expert picks and key insights:

Top Performers in Week 2

• Ohio State Buckeyes: Dominated their game, maintaining their position as a top contender.
• Penn State Nittany Lions: Continued their strong start with another convincing win.
• Oregon Ducks: Showed their offensive prowess, keeping them in the CFP conversation.
• Miami Hurricanes: Secured a crucial win, boosting their playoff credentials.

Key Losses and Their Impact

Several teams from last year’s CFP suffered early setbacks:

• Boise State Broncos: Lost in Week 1, raising questions about their playoff chances.
• Texas Longhorns: Struggled early, but still have time to recover.
• Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Faced a tough loss, needing a strong rebound.
• Clemson Tigers: Early struggles could impact their playoff hopes.

Week 2 Highlights

• Oklahoma Sooners: Secured a significant win over Michigan Wolverines, enhancing their playoff resume.
• South Florida Bulls: Pulled off a major upset against Florida Gators, positioning themselves as the Group of 5’s CFP representative.

Expert Predictions

Here are the top 12 College Football Playoff picks from our experts:

• Andrea Adelson: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Penn State 4. Oregon 5. Miami
• Kyle Bonagura: 1. Ohio State 2. Oregon 3. LSU 4. Penn State 5. Georgia
• Bill Connelly: 1. Oregon 2. Ohio State 3. LSU 4. Penn State 5. Georgia
• David Hale: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Oregon 4. Miami 5. Iowa State
• Eli Lederman: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Penn State 4. Miami 5. Oregon
• Max Olson: 1. Ohio State 2. Oregon 3. LSU 4. Penn State 5. Miami
• Adam Rittenberg: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Penn State 4. Miami 5. Oregon
• Mark Schlabach: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Penn State 4. Oregon 5. Miami
• Jake Trotter: 1. Ohio State 2. Penn State 3. LSU 4. Miami 5. Oregon
• Paolo Uggetti: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Oregon 4. Penn State 5. Miami
• Dave Wilson: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. Penn State 4. Oregon 5. Miami

Looking Ahead

With several key matchups on the horizon, the CFP race is far from over. Teams like Ohio State, LSU, and Penn State will need to maintain their momentum, while others will look to bounce back from early setbacks. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the season progresses.