CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Baylor QB shines, Florida HC Billy Napier suffers crushing defeat

Through two games, Baylor's defense has been nonexistent, allowing 41.5 points and 437 yards per game. It might need to rely on Robertson and its passing offense to win games this season, and on Saturday, the redshirt senior showed he can deliver.

Loser: Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier | Napier's seat is hot once again. Florida was upset at home against South Florida, 18-16, with the team making multiple mistakes that reflect poorly on the fourth-year head coach. 

The Gators committed 11 penalties, and Napier bungled late-game clock management by allowing South Florida to burn time before kicking the winning field goal at the end of regulation. For a team with eight games remaining against currently ranked opponents, Saturday's loss could signify an incoming cataclysm.

Winner: Oklahoma Sooners | Is No. 18 Oklahoma back? The Sooners defeated No. 15 Michigan, 24-13, for their first win against a ranked non-conference opponent since 2010 (Florida State). Quarterback John Mateer accounted for 344 total yards and three touchdowns, and head coach Brent Venables took advantage of the matchup with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, with the five-star prospect finishing 7-of-19 for 121 yards.

Loser: Kent State center-quarterback exchange | As is the case in most 48-point losses, Kent State hardly did anything right against Texas Tech. While the Golden Flashes have plenty to practice, the center-quarterback exchange might need the most work.

During the second quarter, while down 38-0, center Dustyn Morell snapped the ball (or, more accurately, lifted it three inches then quickly dropped it), seemingly expecting quarterback CJ Montes under center. (Spoiler alert: He was in the shotgun). 

The poor snap resulted in a Texas Tech fumble recovery, and Kent State would go on to lose its 23rd consecutive game against an FBS opponent.

Winner: Texas Tech's offseason investments |  Texas Tech followed last week's 67-7 win over FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff with an equally dominant 62-14 romp over the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Red Raiders' 129 points through two games are the second-most in program history, trailing the 2005 squad, which scored 136 points. (h/t Stats Perform)

Since 1996, only three other Big 12 teams (1998 Kansas State, 2007 Oklahoma, 2013 Baylor) scored more in their first two games than 2025 Texas Tech.

While the competition has been weak, for a roster that reportedly cost over $28 million, it's been exactly the start the Red Raiders paid for.

Loser: Syracuse Orange | How does a team that won a game end up in the losers column? By having their coach force them to run sprints afterward.

Syracuse survived a Connecticut upset bid in a 27-20 overtime win, and head coach Fran Brown was displeased, forcing his players to run in pads following the game.

Winner: Illinois Fighting Illini | The Fighting Illini aren't talked about nearly enough for a team right outside the top 10 in the AP poll at No. 11. But that might change following an emphatic 45-19 road win over Duke.

Illinois forced five turnovers and outscored Duke 31-6 in the second half. Quarterback Luke Altmyer was an efficient 22-of-31 for 296 yards and three touchdowns. The Illini have a manageable Big Ten  

Loser: Iowa Hawkeyes offense | Another year, another opportunity for Iowa to set offenses back a generation. The Hawkeyes lost a tight one to the in-state rival Iowa State Cyclones, 16-13, with the offense as unimpressive as ever under long-time head coach Kirk Ferentz.

Iowa gained 214 yards, and quarterback Mark Gronowski finished 13-of-24 for 83 yards (3.5 yards per attempt) and an interception, which led to Iowa State's only touchdown. The Hawkeyes offense is often a bore, and on Saturday, it was also the reason they lost.

Winner: Mississippi State thriller | After jumping out to a 17-0 lead at home over No. 12 Arizona State, Mississippi State looked poised to experience heartbreak once allowing a go-ahead field goal with under two minutes remaining. However, quarterback Blake Shapen completed a miraculous 58-yard touchdown pass with 30 seconds left to snatch a monumental win for head coach Jeff Lebby in his second season.

Loser: Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy | And Oklahoma State thought last year was bad.

After going 3-9 a season ago, the Cowboys plumbed new depths against No. 6 Oregon (2-0), losing 69-3. Oregon had two more points than Oklahoma State had passing yards.

It was a downright embarrassing performance. FCS opponents put up better fights than the Cowboys did. With Gundy running Oklahoma State into the ground, the clock should be ticking on his time as head coach.

Winner: Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula | Missouri rallied from down 21-6 in a 42-31 win as it renewed its rivalry with Kansas, outscoring the Jayhawks 36-10 after the first quarter.

Pribula, a Penn State transfer, was outstanding once again for the Tigers, going 30-of-39 for 334 yards and three touchdowns. With Pribula playing as well as he has through two weeks, Missouri could be a more significant factor in the SEC than many expect.

Loser: Oregon State Beavers special teams | Oregon State fell to 0-2 following a 36-27 loss to Fresno State. That's bad enough. But punter AJ Winsor ensured it was one of the week's biggest losers with the worst decision on a punt you're likely to see all year.

Winsor muffed the snap, and instead of picking up the ball and trying to get a punt off, he kicked the ball off the turf. Fresno State sophomore defensive back Jaden Carrillo was there to field the ball, and he returned it 42 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.