Alabama (-14.5) at Florida State
The Tide open under Kalen DeBoer with Ty Simpson at QB and plenty of firepower on both sides of the ball. Florida State is in reset mode with new coordinators and an overhauled roster — not the matchup you want against an Alabama defense that should be among the nation’s best.
The Pick: Alabama -14.5
Projected Final: Alabama 35, Florida State 17
South Dakota State at Iowa State (-14.5)
The Cyclones return home after their rain-soaked win in Ireland over Kansas State. Matt Campbell’s squad gets a tough FCS opponent in South Dakota State, but this game is as much about momentum and showcasing the program to a strong list of visiting recruits as it is about the scoreline. With Ty Simpson settling in and the offense showing more rhythm, expect Iowa State to look sharper than Week 0.
The Pick: Iowa State -14.5
Projected Final: Iowa State 38, South Dakota State 13