Big Ten teams Ohio State and Oregon suffer major Week 2 losses

The Big Ten conference faced significant challenges in Week 2 of the college football season, as several highly ranked teams suffered losses. Ohio State lost a 20-point fourth-quarter lead to Texas in a 24-23 defeat, while the No. 2 ranked Oregon Ducks were upset by Oklahoma State with a score of 39-31.

Following the loss to Oklahoma State, Oregon fell to No. 6 in the rankings, casting doubt on their status as a guaranteed College Football Playoff contender. Analysts suggest this shift creates opportunities for other Big Ten programs, such as the 3-0 USC Trojans, to strengthen their positions for a playoff appearance.