SVP’s ‘Winners’ for Week 2 in college football

• Scott Van Pelt, Host, SportsCenter with SVPSep 8, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Scott Van Pelt signed up with ESPN in Spring 2001 as the network’s lead expert golf reporter. He has given that ended up being a SportsCenter anchor, primarily hosting the 11 p.m. ET edition while remaining the lead press reporter and host of the network’s coverage of golf’s grand slam occasions. In April 2008 he was called co-host of ESPN Radio’s Tirico & Van Pelt weekday show (2-4 p.m. ET on weekdays). A native of Brookville, Md., Van Pelt finished from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in radio/television and film.5-3 start

in Week 1, really nearly saw all 5 underdogs win the games outright. Toledo lost on a late FG– we will take it and run. Now, I have to caution you all, if I ever informed you prior to I have actually never made a note of more names on the card … well, I lied. Because this is an unmatched list.16 … SIXTEEN groups are written down. However I needed to be a bit more critical– more sensible. In saying that, what if I cross off a winner? Welcome to my unique little corner of hell. Shall we begin?Saturday’s choices No. 12 Utah Utes (-8, 47) at Baylor Bears
Twelve Noon ET on ESPN, McLane Arena, Waco, Texas

Van Pelt’s pick: Baylor +8

Baylor was last seen getting wiped out by Texas State; Utah was beating Florida. Bears require to stiffen their backs in a rush and reveal some battle. 11 a.m. Main kick in the heat, we are on the home team.SVP: 9-1 all-timewhen selecting Baylor Nebraska Cornhuskers at No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes (-3, 59)
Midday ET, Folsom Field, Stone, Colorado

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Van Pelt’s choice: Nebraska +3

Here we go … the story of Week 1 was Colorado. Everyone saw what they did. They head home to play Nebraska and are offering just 3. The world is on the Buffs– line hasn’t budged. Ya do not state. I don’t require Coach Prime putting me on his long-ass list of receipts, however I’m on Nebraska. I’m not saying Colorado will lose, however this is as book a spot as there is to take the points and Go Huge Red.SVP: 3-1

all-time when picking against Colorado

Everyone’s on Coach Prime and the Buffs, however Nebraska can keep it close. Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire

Troy Trojans
at No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats (-16.5, 51.5 )Midday ET, Bill Snyder Household Arena, Manhattan, Kansas Van Pelt’s choice: Troy +16.5 I am America’s premier Sun Belt promote no more– 0-2 there last week. But we like the league and like Troy getting a lot from Kansas State in the Little Apple. Trojans can hang here.SVP: 4-1 all-timewhen choosing against K-State No. 10 Notre Dame Combating Irish (-7.5, 50.5) at NC State Wolfpack
Noon ET on ABC/ESPN3, Carter-Finley Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina

Van Pelt’s pick: NC State +7.5

Notre Dame has actually looked terrific out of the gate– laying more than a TD on the roadway in a pseudo conference game feels a touch steep. Wolfpack plus the points.SVP: 5-2 all-time when selecting NC State No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels (-7.5, 66) at No. 24 Tulane Green Wave
3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, Yulman Stadium, New Orleans

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Van Pelt’s choice: Tulane +7.5 We are just warming up, people. Faded Tulane last week– that was dumb– they’re great. Not, “oh aren’t they cute great.” Great great. Green Waves with Early Cuyler on the helmet plus the points versus Ole Miss.SVP: 4-3 all-timewhen selecting Tulane Houston Cougars (-9.5, 52.5) at Rice Owls
7 p.m. ET, Rice Arena, Houston

Van Pelt’s pick: Rice +9.5

I do this as soon as a year, and it doesn’t ever work when I do it. However I’m doing it once again. That thing where I say … why not state Rice on nationwide TV? OKAY … Rice … getting some points from Houston off an outstanding win.SVP: 0-5

all-time when selecting Rice

No. 13 Oregon Ducks (-6.5, 69 )at Texas

Tech Red Raiders 7 p.m. ET, Jones AT&T Arena, Lubbock, Texas Van Pelt’s pick: Texas Tech +6.5 Texas Tech got required to the deep end of the swimming pool by Wyoming. Oregon scored about 100 in a win. It gets odd in Laramie, where the Red Raiders lost. Let me inform you where it gets weirder: Lubbock. Red Raiders in your home to battle with the Ducks.SVP: 6-3 all-time when selecting Texas Tech Eastern Michigan Eagles at Minnesota Golden Gophers (-20.5, 48)
7:30 p.m. ET, Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Van Pelt’s pick: Eastern Michigan +20.5

What if I told you after 7 picks– there are 5 more? MACtion … Ypsi-Gypsies from Eastern Michigan getting a pile from Minnesota … a lot of. EMU.SVP: 2-6

all-time when choosing MAC group vs. Huge Ten team

Southern Miss Golden Eagles at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (-31, 53 )8:30 p.m. ET on ACCN, Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida Van Pelt’s pick: Southern Miss +31

Anytime you can support one directional school getting double digits with another, you do it. Southern Miss getting 31 from FSU. Short week for Noles, who smoked LSU and have a number of conference roadies on deck. Hattiesburg– you’re not playing in the rock– however do not GET rocked, ya hear?SVP: 0-7 all-timewhen getting at least 30 points No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (-6, 58) at Washington State Cougars
7:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN3, Martin Arena, Pullman, Washington

Van Pelt’s choice: Washington State +6

You know another place it gets weird– Steve does– the Paloose. Washington State in your home against a Wisconsin team it beat in Madison last year. Getting some sweet– technique or reward. Conference of Champions going out with a bang.SVP: 2-2 all-timewhen picking Washington State Arizona Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs (-9, 60.5)
7:30 p.m. ET on SECN, Davis Wade Arena, Starkville, Mississippi

Van Pelt’s choice: Arizona +9

We are taking them and TWO MORE ‘pet dogs in the Pac-12 … what am I doing here? Felines– really– from Arizona in a journey to Stark Vegas. Bulldogs pounded them in Tucson last year.SVP: 7-4 all-timewhen picking Arizona Auburn Tigers (-6.5, 55) at California Golden Bears
10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, California Memorial Arena, Berkeley, California

Van Pelt’s pick: Cal +6.5

Lastly … Cal getting a few from Auburn in your home. Both won in blowouts last week.SVP: 8-5 all-timewhen picking Cal Didn’t have the guts to

go Bill Swerski– baker’s lots. Capped it at 12. 12-pack. Unserious behavior outta me. The days of me providing a disciplined five choices each week– dead. Let’s win some games.