College football Week 2 highlights players to watch across major programs

College football Week 2 presents several key matchups and individual performances following a volatile opening weekend. Rutgers transitions to AJ Surace at quarterback for Friday's game against Boston College, while NC State linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. seeks to maintain his tackle volume against Richmond. In the Big 12, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker attempts to rebound against No. 6 Oregon after a slow start. Arizona State's Cutter Boley faces a challenge at No. 10 Texas A&M following a six-touchdown performance in his debut. Additionally, Duke running back Nate Sheppard looks to build on a 227-yard game against Illinois, and Iowa running back Kamari Moulton prepares for a rivalry test against Iowa State after a dominant performance against Northern Illinois. These games provide an early look at team adjustments and player development across the 2026 season.

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