College Football Parlay Picks Week 2: 3-Leg Parlay With +566 Odds

Philip Wood

Last Updated: September 4, 2024 10:51 AM EDT • 3 min 26 sec read. Twitter link Google News Link

Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans as we look at our college football parlay picks. — Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans. Photo by Raj Mehta-Imagn Images.

With a full slate of games to choose from, we're making our best college football parlay picks for Week 2.

In Week 1, the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines struggled against the Fresno State Bulldogs - hurting their college football championship odds.

Now, they have to welcome Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns to Ann Arbor for an AP Top 25 matchup between two College Football Playoff odds contenders.

But is it really a matchup between top-10 teams, or are the Wolverines simply clinging to their ranking because of last season?

Our parlay picks - part of our Week 2 college football predictions - are based on what we saw in Week 1, what we think will carry over into Week 2, and where our top college football betting sites are undervaluing some good teams and players.

College football parlay: Week 2

College football odds via DraftKings as of Wednesday and subject to change. Follow the college football scores for the latest line movement and matchup info.

Texas -7.5 (-102) vs. Michigan ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rahmir Johnson 40+ rushing yards (-115) vs. Colorado ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tennessee Over 34.5 points (-125) vs. NC State ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Combined odds: +566 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 15.02%

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College football parlay Week 2

College football picks based on the odds from our best college football betting sites.

Texas -7.5 (-102) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This spread is a trap for bettors who still have last season fresh in their minds. Getting the defending national champions at home as 7.5-point favorites seems too good to be true.

That’s because it is. The Wolverines may have won by 20 in Week 1, but they led just 10-3 at halftime and scored 17 points in the fourth quarter.

Meanwhile, the Longhorns destroyed Colorado State, holding them to just 192 yards of total offense in a 52-0 win. Quinn Ewers went 20-for-27 for 260 yards and three touchdowns, despite not playing the entire game.

The Wolverines' quarterback play can’t match what Ewers is capable of, and while the defense will keep them in it for a little bit, they’re ultimately going to tire as the Wolverines lose this by double digits.

Matchup: Texas vs. Michigan
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 (noon ET)
Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Favorite: Texas -7.5 (-102 via DraftKings)

Rahmir Johnson 40+ rushing yards (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

For Johnson to hit this over, Nebraska can’t fall behind early.

Based on what the Buffaloes did in Week 1, and most of last season, it’s likely the Cornhuskers will take an early lead. It will be Colorado playing catch up, not the other way around. That is great news for Nebraska's top running back.

Though two Cornhuskers ran for more yards than Johnson in Week 1, he was the only player to carry the ball more than 10 times in the game and he managed 50 yards.

The Buffaloes allowed QB Cam Miller to run for 81 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in Week 1. Look for the Cornhuskers’ size to create problems for the Colorado defensive front as Johnson easily clears this number.

Matchup: Colorado vs. Nebraska
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Where: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, Neb.)
Favorite: Nebraska -7 (-102 via FanDuel)

Tennessee Over 34.5 points (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

NC State's defensive performance in Week 1 was so troubling. In a home game, they allowed Western Carolina to put up 21 points and 361 total yards. The toughest part is that the Catamounts gained their yards early in the game not during garbage time.

The Wolfpack's defense clamped down in the second half, but they’re going to need to be much better to slow down Tennessee. Unfortunately for NC State, one week isn’t enough to fix all that is wrong. The Volunteers put up 69 points on Chattanooga.

While it would be foolish to put too much weight behind that performance, the fact is, this offense is incredibly talented with Nico Iamaleava under center.

With how bad the Wolfpack were in Week 1, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where the Volunteers don’t score at least 35 in this game. And if each leg of this SGP hits, a $10 bet pays a $56.60 profit.

Matchup: Tennessee vs. NC State
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 (7:30 p.m. ET)
Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Favorite: Tennessee -7.5 (-108 via DraftKings)

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Philip Wood

Phil has covered sports betting since 2016, and he has been with SportsBook Review since 2022. He previously hosted the College Football Pick 'Em podcast for CanesInsight.com. He is always looking for value, especially on lines that just seem too good to be true. His belief is that if a line doesn't make sense just assume oddsmakers know something you don't. He also loves in-season futures. There is so much value to be had as the public overreacts weekly. Bettors tend to forget just how long NFL and college football seasons are. After all, the Green Bay Packers were 2-5 in 2023 and they made it to the Divisional Round. When deciding where to bet, it comes down to value over everything. +100 is always better than -110. An alumnus of The U, Phil always holds out hope that the next head coach will be the one who turns the football program around. He is also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and is willing to forgive Dan Campbell for forgetting that a kicker can be useful.