Klatt backs Ohio State and BYU in Week 2 college football picks

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt has picked Ohio State to defeat Texas 27–24 in one of the headline match-ups of college football’s Week 2 slate.

Klatt described the game as a high-level contest between two well-resourced programmes with experienced quarterbacks. He expects both teams to score in the twenties and said he does not anticipate either side pulling away.

His prediction is for Ohio State to win with a late field goal in a tied game. Klatt said the outcome could depend on the play of the five players in front, with both defences required to adjust during the contest.

Klatt also selected BYU to beat Arizona 24–20. He pointed to BYU’s home advantage in Provo and its physical, run-oriented offence as reasons for backing the Cougars.

He said Arizona should be capable of moving the ball and scoring, but is replacing several defensive players, particularly in the secondary. The supplied material records Klatt’s selections as predictions; it does not provide final results.