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College Football Week 2 Early Odds, Picks & Prediction: Appalachian State vs. Texas A&M (2022)

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Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 2 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Appalachian State vs. Texas A&M.

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College Football Week 2 Early Odds, Picks & Prediction: Appalachian State vs. Texas A&M

Appalachian State is comfortable in this spot. They're a program that has never shied away from playing Power 5 competition, and in turn, they've found ways to overperform in these situations. The week 2 matchup with Texas A&M comes after an emotional and thrilling defeat at the hands of North Carolina over the weekend. Texas A&M is the most talented team on the schedule for the Mountaineers and will be a tough matchup, but App State is rightfully the Sun Belt championship favorite and is more than capable of keeping this game close.

There isn't much to take from Texas A&M's 31-0 win over FCS Sam Houston State in week 1. Haynes King was boom or bust passing the ball with three long touchdown passes accounting for half his yards in the air, while also throwing two interceptions. App State will provide a tougher challenge for the Aggies on both sides of the ball. If the Aggies make mistakes, App State will be able to take advantage with a quick strike offense that was on full display against North Carolina in week 1. With the Mountaineers’ level of talent and pedigree in these games, I expect them to keep this game competitive down to the wire.

Pick: Appalachian State +17 (-109)

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