Week 1 of the college football season gave us a little bit of everything. But now, we're on to Week 2.
Action Network senior writer Collin Wilson is back at it, coming through with a pick for a Saturday evening game between two teams that posted very different box scores in their season openers.
Let's dive into Wilson's college football picks and NCAAF predictions for Buffalo vs. FIU in Week 2 below.
College Football Picks, Odds for Buffalo vs FIU
| Buffalo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -106 | 48.5 -115o / -105u | +300 |
| FIU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -114 | 48.5 -115o / -105u | -385 |
Two teams with opposite Week 1 box scores 1 are set to collide in Week 2.
Starting in the MAC, Buffalo survived Albany's onslaught and escaped with a 21-17 victory. The Bulls held the narrow edge in yards per play on the Great Danes but committed 10 penalties for 119 yards.
Quarterback Elijah Holmes did have a fantastic game, though, with three touchdowns. However, Buffalo pass-catchers combined for a total of five drops.
One box score fraud from Week 1 came in Florida International's loss to South Florida.
The Panthers traveled north to Tampa and nearly doubled the Bulls in total yards. USF checked in at 3.7 overall yards per play, well short of FIU at 5.1.
The downfall came in the turnover department, as the Panthers went 3-for-7 on fourth-down attempts. Three of their final four possessions also ended with an interception or fumble.
The updated Action Network Betting Power Ratings project FIU as a favorite of more than two touchdowns over Buffalo in Week 2.
The Panthers are sure to fix their offensive turnovers, while the Bulls must execute better after drawing double-digit penalties in their narrow escape against an FCS foe.
Pick: FIU -10
