"Clemson trailed Troy 16-3 at halftime before finding its way in the second half to avoid an 0-2 start. After limited cowbell prep, Arizona State's ears will be ringing for a while as a last-minute defensive breakdown doomed the defending Big 12 champs against Mississippi State in Starkville. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood's plan to shock the world has been put on hold as Brent Venables' Oklahoma defense humbled the nation's No. 1 recruit in Norman."
"But the biggest question mark going forward is whether Ohio State can run the ball when it needs to against the best in college football. Last year, the Buckeyes had a dynamic running back tandem in TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, who both rushed for 1,000 yards and became second-round draft picks. But in Week 1 this year, the Buckeyes managed just 77 yards on 34 carries in the 14-7 victory over Texas."
Two weeks of play produce limited sample sizes but show notable concerns for several contenders. LSU, Penn State and Georgia struggled to create separation from inferior opponents. Clemson nearly lost to Troy, and Arizona State suffered a last-minute defensive breakdown that cost the defending Big 12 champions against Mississippi State. Oklahoma's defense dominated Michigan and humbled highly recruited quarterback Bryce Underwood. Illinois recovered from early offensive-line issues to beat Duke. Iowa State won a low-scoring game against Iowa. Alabama and Arch Manning rebounded, and South Florida registered a major upset. Ohio State's rushing attack remains unproven after 77 yards on 34 carries versus Texas.
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