Week 2 of the 2025 college football season kicks off on Saturday, bringing a series of thrilling matchups in the early window. The highlight of the day is undoubtedly the only ranked-on-ranked game of the weekend, providing fans with an electrifying showdown. After a tough loss in their season opener against Ohio State, Arch Manning and No. 7 Texas are determined to bounce back in a pivotal clash against San Jose State.
In addition to the Texas game, the action continues as No. 11 Illinois, a contender for the College Football Playoff, travels to Durham, North Carolina, to take on Duke. This matchup is crucial for the Fighting Illini as they aim to secure their position in the playoff race. Fans of rivalry games will not be disappointed either, as No. 16 Iowa State hosts Iowa, with the coveted Cy-Hawk Trophy on the line.
The afternoon window features another high-stakes matchup, as No. 6 Oregon faces off against Oklahoma State on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, No. 8 Clemson, looking to recover from a disappointing loss to LSU, seeks its first victory of the season against Troy.
The top game on this weekend’s slate takes place in the evening, where No. 15 Michigan goes head-to-head with No. 18 Oklahoma. The Sooners are fresh off a commanding victory over Illinois State, while Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood led his team to a solid win against New Mexico. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two powerhouse programs.
Throughout the day, CBS Sports will provide comprehensive coverage, updating fans with the latest scores, highlights, and storylines. Make sure to tune in for all the exciting action!
Here is the full schedule for the college football games taking place this weekend:
No. 11 Illinois at Duke -- ESPN -- GameTracker Iowa at No. 16 Iowa State -- Fox -- GameTracker San Jose State at No. 7 Texas -- ABC -- GameTracker Oklahoma State at No. 6 Oregon -- 3:30 p.m. on CBS -- Expert picks, preview Grambling at No. 1 Ohio State -- 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network No. 20 Ole Miss at Kentucky -- 3:30 p.m. on ABC -- Expert picks, preview South Florida at Florida -- 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network Bethune-Cookman at No. 5 Miami -- 7 p.m. on ESPN+ No. 12 Arizona State at Mississippi State -- 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2 Louisiana Tech at No. 3 LSU -- 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+ No. 15 Michigan at No. 18 Oklahoma -- 7:30 p.m. on ABC -- Expert picks, previewDon't miss out on the entire Week 2 scoreboard and stay updated with all the action!
