College Football's Week 2: Blowouts, Big Bucks, and Band Battles!

2025-09-07 00:00:27.3

Grambling State's coach, Mickey Joseph, knew his team was facing a tough matchup against No. 1 Ohio State, and he was right. The game ended in a 70-0 victory for Ohio State. This was just one of many one-sided games in Week 2, with several teams leading by 48 or more points at halftime. These games highlight the financial disparity in college football, with smaller schools receiving large sums of money (Grambling State received $1 million) for playing against top programs. While some smaller schools, like FIU, put up a good fight against their wealthier opponents, others were simply outmatched. The large payouts don't guarantee wins or close games, as evidenced by Clemson's game against Troy, where Troy took an early lead despite Clemson's significant financial advantage.