Mon Sep 09 14:47:00 UTC 2024: ## Tennessee Surges, Notre Dame Stumbles in Week 2 College Football Action

**Tennessee**, fresh off a dominating 51-10 victory over NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, has climbed seven spots in the polls and is now a legitimate contender for both the College Football Playoff and the SEC title. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s impressive performance has solidified the Volunteers’ status as a force to be reckoned with, and their upcoming games against Oklahoma and Alabama will be key tests of their championship mettle.

Meanwhile, **Notre Dame** suffered a shocking upset at home, falling to MAC school Northern Illinois on a late field goal. The loss dropped the Irish 13 spots to No. 18 in the rankings, shattering their hopes for an easy path to the College Football Playoff.

**Alabama**, currently ranked No. 4, faces a road test against unranked **Wisconsin** in a matchup that could be more competitive than some might expect. The Crimson Tide looked vulnerable in their narrow victory over South Florida, while Wisconsin’s offense is still searching for its rhythm.

**Other notable takeaways from Week 2:**

* The MAC’s 51-game losing streak against Top 5 teams came to an end with Northern Illinois’ victory over Notre Dame.
* Texas’ resounding win over Michigan last week has raised questions about the competitiveness of the Big Noon Kickoff’s SEC-Big Ten pairings.

With the college football season still young, this week’s upsets and surprises have only added to the excitement and unpredictability of the year ahead.

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