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WEEK 2 INSTANT REACTION: Texas Comeback Stuns Ohio State | OREGON UPSET | Michigan-Oklahoma | MORE!

Sep 13, 2026 · 1h 54m

Summary

The Cover 3 podcast reacts to a dramatic Week 2 college football slate, highlighting Texas’s stunning 24-23 comeback victory over Ohio State and the ensuing debate over Ohio State’s red-zone inefficiencies. The hosts also analyze Michigan’s gritty win against Oklahoma, noting the Sooners’ reliance on John Mateer despite a dominant defense, and discuss Oregon’s disappointing loss to Oklahoma State, questioning if the Ducks are facing a sophomore slump. Additionally, the show touches on other Big 12 results and the chaotic scheduling of the day before previewing their upcoming top 25 rankings.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: PNC Bank and CallHi Show intro and reaction to Texas vs Ohio State Texas vs Ohio State: Defense and Red Zone struggles Ohio State offense and Jeremiah Smith analysis Rankings debate and dressing room banter Sponsors: Groons and Omega XL Sport Oklahoma vs Michigan: Bryce Underwood and defense Oregon vs Oklahoma State: Defense and offense issues Oklahoma State win and Big 12 landscape Sponsors: DraftKings and Snapple Iowa vs Iowa State and other Big 10 games Mississippi State vs Minnesota and SEC overview SEC rankings and Alabama vs Kentucky Arizona State vs Texas A&M and SEC tiers QB comparisons and Clemson vs NC State Penn State vs Virginia Tech and Illinois defense Sponsors: Fiori and Medello AP Top 25 Poll predictions and rankings Wake Forest, South Florida, and other games Big 12, G6, and final wrap-up
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