Jhené Aiko has released her new album Westside Whimsy via ALLEL/Artclub/Def Jam Recordings. Six years in the making, the 20-track project is rooted in Aiko’s Los Angeles upbringing and features a guest lineup drawn from the city and wider West Coast.
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The album’s Los Angeles theme extends to its collaborations. Ab-Soul appears on “Love Bomb,” while Tyga joins Aiko on “Like, Whatever” and Larry June guests on “Neighbors.” Kendrick Lamar appears on “So Good,” reuniting with Aiko after earlier collaborations including “Growing Apart (To Get Closer)” and “Stay Ready (What a Life).” OHMA features on the album’s final track, “Golden Coast,” giving the record a California-focused finale. The five collaborations are spread across the 20-song sequence, leaving much of Westside Whimsy centered solely on Aiko.
Aiko offered more detail about the inspiration behind the project earlier this year, pointing to both ’90s music and California culture. “All the music of the ‘90s has really influenced me but especially West Coast car culture, surfing culture, beach, laidback,” she told Complex in April. “When I think of California, it’s just such a magical place and I love a good road trip and I’ve been doing them for many years.” Those references run alongside the album’s recurring focus on relationships and introspection, reflected in titles including “He Belongs,” “You,” “Don’t Be That Guy,” “Mine” and “I Don’t Mind.”
Westside Whimsy also arrives after an unusually brief formal rollout. Aiko announced the album on September 8, just days before its September 11 release, although she had been hinting at the title and concept for months. (She first teased the Westside Whimsy name in January through a collaboration with Erewhon.) The finished record is her first full-length studio album since 2020’s Chilombo.
A screenshot of a map by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in a proposal for nearly 20,000 acres of land to be transferred to AIDEA near Houston for a proposed multi-use industrial and energy development district that may include a data center. (Alaska Department of Natural Resources)
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s plans to develop industrial facilities on land that currently belongs to Alaskan citizens has generated extensive criticism for many reasons. As a group of teens working to preserve our environment to the best of our abilities, we feel that it is our responsibility to inform Alaskans about how our land is at risk.
The Department of Natural Resources has proposed transferring nearly 20,000 acres of land near Houston, Alaska to AIDEA. That state agency finances and promotes development projects, and the new land transfer could give them control of public lands to be sacrificed for another “industrial park.”
AIDEA is a corporation with a history of bad investments that have resulted in nearly $233.3 million in losses over the last 35 years, according to an analysis by economists Milt Barker and Gregg Erickson in 2022. These investments included an Anchorage fish processing plant (now ChangePoint Church), the proposed Ambler Road and Mustang Oil. These projects, and more, misused Alaskans’ money and received major community backlash or failed on their own.
AIDEA says it plans to build roads, manufacturing pads and a data center on the land. Those plans could affect nearly 41.8 miles of trails used for running, biking and gathering firewood, along with supporting salmon, moose and other wildlife.
Data centers are being built in places all over the country to train and store data for artificial intelligence systems. A single medium-sized data center uses about 300,000 gallons of water a day along with lots of electricity, putting strain on the local communities’ power and water sources. Additionally, researchers have found that data centers harm the environment through carbon emissions and pollution from PFAS, chemicals that don’t break down in the environment over time.
Alaska Youth for Environmental Action teens from Anchorage are concerned because the proposed industrial park could be vastly harmful. We should not sacrifice our land, water and communities to power an industry serving distant demands. This for-profit development and industrialization can permanently alter the land which is the foundation of our food, culture and livelihoods. Rather, the state of Alaska should prioritize our Alaskan ecosystems and the people that depend on them.
The deadline for public comment is September 14th. It is important to have our voices heard.
When we surveyed people around the NFL on which player could be the next Drake Maye or Jaxon Smith-Njigba and make a sudden leap in 2026, one common answer emerged. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was routinely mentioned by scouts and executives we spoke with as a rising star to watch this season. In fact, one NFL executive told us that there’s no young quarterback “better set up for success” than Shough, while a scout told us that he was the best rookie quarterback last season. There were also a pair of Chicago Bears standouts that people around the league have their eyes on this season as rising stars. So, let’s unpack what we’re hearing about potential breakout candidates this season. Ralph Vacchiano: Even the New Orleans Saints weren’t quite sure what they had in second-round quarterback Tyler Shough at the start of last season. But by the end of the year, it looked like they had found their quarterback of the future. He was also the best of the quarterback class of 2025, even though he made just nine starts. And some around the NFL think he should be even better in Year 2 since the Saints have surrounded him with a stellar supporting cast. “There is no young quarterback better set up for success than [Shough],” an NFL executive told me. “Kellen Moore is a brilliant offensive mind, for starters. And look what they surrounded him with. He already had [wide receiver Chris] Olave and [tight end Juwan] Johnson. And in the right hands, Travis Etienne is a terrific running back — way better than Alvin Kamara at this stage. “In a bad division, they could surprise some people. And his numbers could pop.” Things would have looked even better for Shough if it wasn’t for the hamstring injury suffered by rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, a player the executive told me “might be the best receiver in the draft.” He’s out at least the first four weeks of the season, and he could be sidelined until mid-October, according to some reports. “That’s a blow for sure,” one NFC scout told me. “But I think there’s still enough there for Shough to grow. Look at what he did last year. He’s got a much better team around him now.” Vacchiano: The Saints were 6-11 last year, but that was enough to finish just two games out of first place (and the playoffs). Shough completed 67.6% of his passes for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. He showed off a little mobility too (186 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns). “I don’t think there was a better rookie quarterback last year,” the scout told me. “Maybe [Giants quarterback Jaxson] Dart will be better because he’s a real true dual-threat quarterback. But Shough has the ability to be an outstanding passer. And he’s certainly in the right hands.” And as Shough showed promise toward the end of last season, the executive I spoke with expects him to take a step forward in 2026 now that he’s spent a year in Moore’s offense. “He was good at everything. But mostly he was poised and efficient and really ran that offense well without a lot of mistakes,” the executive told me. “Moore will push him more this season, and I think he’s up to the task.” Eric D. Williams: Shough was a pleasant surprise for the Saints in the second half of the 2025 season, and talent evaluators I spoke with expect him to take another jump in his development in 2026. Shough, who was taken in the second round of last year’s draft and was the third quarterback taken behind Cam Ward and Dart, lost the training camp battle with Spencer Rattler before becoming the starting quarterback for the final games. As Shough went 5-4 as a starter, one talent evaluator I spoke with noted one area he grew in as his rookie season progressed. “Shough took a large leap last year in the last quarter of the season handling pocket pressure,” an NFL senior talent evaluator told me. “I think a full offseason with Kellen Moore will pay more dividends. A strong offensive line, nice receiving options and a proven offensive coach puts him in a great situation.” A longtime NFL scout, meanwhile, noted that the 26-year-old’s seven years in college should help him even more in 2026. “He is an experienced college QB who is coupled with a good player caller in the head coach,” the scout told me. “He made a jump in the last part of the season, and I expect that to continue. The head coach will play to his strengths.” Williams: During Shough’s final year in college, Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm got an up-close view of what his quarterback could do at the next level. In a collegiate career marred by injuries at Oregon and Texas Tech, Shough transferred to Louisville for his final college season, looking to reestablish himself as an NFL prospect. “For us, when we took him out of the portal, he wasn’t one of the hot names at all,” Brohm told me. “He was somebody who had been injured and kind of gone through some ups and downs – been a starter, been benched – whether it was due to injury or whatever. And I think he wanted one last chance to show what he was made of. “It was a great fit. We wanted a guy who was hungry and wanted to make one year work. He wanted to prove he was durable. And when we researched it, when he got hurt a lot of times, it was because of designed runs. I told him we’re not going to do that; we’re going to run more of an NFL system here. We can work around that and get it to our running backs, and that’s what we did. He lasted all year.” Louisville provided a dream scenario for Shough. He completed 63% of his passes for 3,195 yards, with 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions, leading the Cardinals to a 9-4 record. “He was durable,” Brohm said. “He did a great job and played well in games. He was a good leader, had a good arm. He’s a natural leader and guys liked him. He was very approachable; he played hard and tough, and had grit. And when things didn’t go well, he didn’t point the finger at anybody. He just had a natural way to lead. He had really good qualities and intangibles that carried over to his talent and skill.” Shough also helped his draft ascent at the combine, throwing the ball with zip during quarterback drills and running a 4.63-second, 40-yard time. Brohm said he wasn’t surprised by the success Shough had in his rookie season and expects him to have a solid NFL career. “I had a feeling that whoever took him was going to really like what they got,” Brohm told me. “And I think that definitely showed through in the first year of his NFL career. He’s in a good system. It’s always great to start the year not as the starter, but as the backup. Which I thought was great because I knew maybe they wouldn’t perform well, and then when that happens midway through the year, everyone’s clamoring for him. And he stepped in and showed what he’s made of. So, I was very happy for him. He earned it and I think he’ll do great from here on.” Vacchiano: Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson has had a knack over the years of turning his offensive players into dangerous weapons. And he has two more in the pipeline in Chicago that might be ready to break out. An NFC scout told me that he thinks wide receiver Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland are going to become “elite” players under Johnson’s guidance, and it could happen as early as this season — though that depends on how much Johnson features them in what could be a very diverse offensive attack. “I actually think Burden is going to end up as their No. 1 receiver ahead of Rome Odunze,” the scout told me. “He’s got way better hands and is more reliable. Odunze is more explosive, probably, but at some point you lean on the guy who can make more plays. That’s Burden. He’s got great hands and strength. “And Loveland is right there with him. Johnson loves to rely on his tight ends too, so he’ll have plenty of opportunities. And you saw down the stretch last year what he can do with them.” Loveland, the 10th overall pick in last year’s draft, did go off late last season after a very slow start. He caught just 11 passes for 116 yards in the first six games before he had his breakout. He was truly elite in his final four games, though — including two in the playoffs — when he had 28 catches for 378 yards and two touchdowns. Burden, meanwhile, put up only average numbers (47-652-2), but he also was only the target of 10.6% of Williams’ passes. Considering he caught 78.3% of the balls thrown his way, that target share surely will increase. “I’m telling you, Johnson is going to lean on those two,” the scout said. “Let the defenses target Rome. Those are the two guys that will kill you.”Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
In one of the most upsetting celebrity news stories in recent memory, KJ Biermann’s legal troubles just took an even more disturbing turn.
We must warn you that the rest of this article contains what might triggering accounts of some truly shocking allegations.
As we previously reported, the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann is already facing seven felony charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault involving a female classmate.
Now, prosecutors have revealed another allegation involving an underage family member.
TV personality Kim Zolciak hosts the New Years Eve celebration at Beauty & Essex on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images for Ciroc Vodka)
During KJ’s Friday bond hearing in Fulton County Superior Court, Deputy District Attorney Caitlin McGillicuddy reportedly told the judge that investigators discovered videos on the teenager’s cellphone that allegedly showed sexual encounters involving a family member who was under the age of 12 (per TMZ).
According to prosecutors, there were multiple videos, and McGillicuddy characterized the alleged conduct as predatory.
The newly disclosed allegation had apparently not been publicly reported before Friday’s hearing.
Prosecutors also said KJ has been under court supervision since October 2025 in connection with a sexual battery charge involving a victim under 16.
That revelation comes as KJ remains jailed over the separate case involving his female classmate.
KJ was indicted earlier this month on seven felony charges, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, three counts of aggravated sexual battery against a child under 16, and false imprisonment. He has denied the allegations, and his attorney, Jason Sheffield, has maintained that the teenager is innocent.
Sheffield has argued that his client was only 14 when the alleged incident involving his classmate occurred and remains an adolescent whose development is ongoing. He has also pointed to KJ’s academic and athletic accomplishments while asking the court to release him on bond.
Prosecutors, however, requested a $190,000 bond and raised concerns about the safety of the alleged victim.
That victim reportedly told the judge that she has been living in fear and is worried about what could happen if KJ is released.
Meanwhile, Kim and Kroy both appeared in court to support their son.
Kim has previously vehemently denied the allegations against KJ, calling them “reckless and deeply troubling.” She has also claimed that her son voluntarily took and passed a polygraph examination.
KJ is expected to plead not guilty at his October 14 arraignment.
For the Biermann family, however, Friday’s hearing brought a shocking new layer to an already deeply serious legal situation.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
After Trump’s speech, political commentator Sam Stein posted on X: “trump openly bribing people to vote for republicans. $5k per person if republicans hold the house and the senate?”
Stein was not alone in referencing bribery. Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, issued the following statement after Trump’s speech: “Trump knows he can’t do this, and yet he’s attempting to bribe voters with the false promise of cash to help his party win an election.”
Paying voters to support a particular candidate, or promising government jobs in exchange for votes, has a long history in the United States. It was a staple of machine politics in big cities starting in the late 19th century.
The political scholar Simeon Nichter argues that it would be better to describe these practices as examples of “turnout buying.” He notes that “observers in various U.S. cities have complained that some politicians use ‘street money’ – small, unreported cash payments ostensibly used for legal get-out-the-vote efforts such as canvassing and transporting voters – as direct payments for turnout.”
What Nichter describes has made a comeback in our era.
In July 2026, the Wisconsin Elections Commission found enough evidence to refer citizen complaints about Musk’s behavior to a district attorney, “which can choose,” as the AP notes, “to bring criminal charges over violating the state law against election bribery.”
Because state and federal laws differ, we can’t extrapolate from the Wisconsin decision to Trump’s $5,000 promise.
Two provisions of federal law relating to vote buying were adopted by Congress and became law in 1948. Both treated that practice as a form of election interference.
The first reads as follows: “Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote; Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned … or both.”
The second prohibits offering government benefits “to any person as consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or for the support of or opposition to any candidate or any political party in connection with any … election to any political office.”
Both provisions focus on the use of money or the promise of benefits to get individuals to vote in a particular way.
But Trump did not make his offer to any particular voter or set of voters. And, unlike Musk, he was acting as a public figure. The president’s promise was directed to all voters, not just to those who vote Republican.
John Day, a former federal prosecutor, compared Trump’s “dividend” to a pledge to deliver a tax break. “A promise to lower taxes also gives voters a financial reason to support a candidate, but that does not, by itself, make the promise a bribe,” Day told The New York Times.
Supreme Court precedent
In 1982, in Brown v. Hartlage, the Supreme Court weighed in on the legality of political figures promising financial benefits to voters. It found nothing wrong with the practice so long as the benefit was not offered as a quid pro quo to a particular voter.
Writing for a unanimous court, Justice William Brennan said that a political candidate “no less than any other person, has a First Amendment right to engage in the discussion of public issues and vigorously and tirelessly to advocate his own election and the election of other candidates.”
In his view, that right includes making statements about financial gains voters might receive if a candidate or a party wins an election, as long as they were “made openly and were subject to the criticism of his political opponent and to the scrutiny of the voters.” Such statements, Brennan added, were different from “corrupting private agreements and solicitations historically recognized as unprotected by the First Amendment.”
The Hartlage decision remains the applicable precedent today.
A year after the court’s decision, however, legal scholars Peter Aranson and Kenneth Shepsle argued that the Supreme Court decision countered several lower court decisions that had treated promises of the kind the high court approved “as analogous to bribes, which would turn the citizenry’s attention away from ‘proper’ public policy issues.”
Trump may view the question of whether Republicans retain control of Congress as just such an issue.
Beyond legality
Whatever Trump’s view, commentators have observed that in Trump’s world, relationships are transactional. It is the deal that counts, not the values it promotes or undermines. So, the importance of Trump’s cash offer goes beyond the legal question of whether it is bribery, vote buying or a legitimate political promise.
It’s worth focusing attention on the virtues and vices of the transactional approach to politics, what it does to the character of U.S. political life and to the way Americans see the world.
One of Trump’s critics, the former presidential speechwriter Peter Wehner, describes what he calls “the great civic danger posed by Donald Trump” this way: “that the habits of his heart become the habits of our hearts: that his code of conduct becomes ours.”
Whether or not he is right, Wehner points Americans to a domain beyond law as the right place to assess the president’s promise of a “Trump Dividend.”
Austin Sarat does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
A rice cooker may sound like a one-trick-pony at first glance, but it can do so much more than simply create one style of rice. You can make a whole dinner.
September 11 is a painful day for all Americans, especially for those who lost loved ones in the tragic attacks of 2001. For Megan Moroney, the day carries deep personal weight. She lost her uncle, Dennis Gerard Moroney, on September 11, 2001.
The past few years, on the anniversary of the attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives, Moroney has shared a remembrance post on social media in his honor. The photo features his name engraved on the 9/11 Memorial at the site where the World Trade Center once stood, adorned with a single white flower.
Megan Moroney; Instagram Story
While Moroney has rarely spoken publicly about the loss, she poured her grief into her music with “Heaven By Noon,” a track on her 2024 album Am I Okay?
The song tells the story of someone grappling with the sudden loss of a loved one, reflecting on their final conversation and the words left unsaid. The lyrics capture raw anger and sadness as she sings: “I know where you’re at/ And there ain’t no time at all/ No heartbreak, no more pain/ Just streets of gold you get to walk/ When I talked to you this mornin’/ I said, ‘I’ll see you soon’/ Would have said so much more if I only knew/ That you’d be in Heaven by noon.”
During a conversation on Today’s Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen on Apple Music Country, the Georgia native briefly opened up about the loss of her uncle and the inspiration behind the song.
“A lot of people don’t know this, but my uncle died on 9/11, so I thought about my aunt when I was writing that song because… the last thing they talked about was an oil change. And so that’s probably not what she would’ve said, wanted to say to him if she knew it was going to be the last time,” Moroney shared at the time. ”It’s definitely a heart wrenching song, and I hope that it helps.”
In a separate interview with the LA Times, Moroney explained that she and her co-writers approached the song from a universal perspective, hoping that anyone who has experienced loss could find their own story within it.
“I think my loyal fans know what it’s about, and maybe that makes it more real to them. This was my first time writing a song about grief, but I kind of wanted it to be a universal song that wasn’t so hyper-focused on my situation,” she explained. “I wrote it with Jessie Jo Dillon and Matt Jenkins, and we talked about people they’ve lost, and I was like, ‘OK, this is how it felt for my family — is this lining up with your story, too?’”
In early 2025, she performed the song in honor of members of the music industry who passed away during an in memoriam segment at Country Radio Seminar. It’s one of the few times she has delivered a performance of the song live.
During her 2026 Cloud 9 arena Tour, Moroney delivered an emotional performance of the song at her show in Denver in late August.
“This is the most requested song of the entire tour. I just don’t play it that often,” the Georgia native shared during the acoustic portion of her show.
She later admitted, “It’s hard to get through.”
A heartbreaking song born from an unimaginable loss, “Heaven By Noon” hits especially hard on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
After a decade in country music, Carly Pearce says her perspective on life and her job as a country artist has shifted significantly. That change has not only influenced the way she approaches her music, but also how she shows up in her relationships and friendships.
One relationship that has remained especially meaningful throughout her career is her friendship with Kelsea Ballerini. The two first met when Ballerini was 19 and Pearce was 23. At the time, they were both just a couple of young women trying to find their footing in the Nashville scene. Pearce opened up about their close bond during an interview on Alchemy with Anthony Mason.
Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images
The Kentucky native admits that while they formed a friendship fairly quickly, she remembers feeling jealousy towards Ballerini after seeing that she had landed a record while Pearce was still independent and working towards that goal.
“I didn’t like her at first because she had a record deal and I didn’t. And I was like, ‘who’s this girl that’s 19 that’s already getting a record deal?’”
However that envy completely went away when Pearce realized that she had actually found a safe place in her fellow songstress.
“We’ve been through a lot together. I know I can go to her and she’s going to understand and vice versa, and we have that dialogue. And again, in whatever business you’re in, for us, there’s a very small amount of people that understand what this is like. And I always feel so seen by her, but we’ve grown up together and I love her,” she admitted.
That closeness eventually made its way into their music. Pearce and Ballerini previously teamed up with Kelly Clarkson on “You’re Drunk, Go Home,” giving fans a glimpse of the friendship they had built behind the scenes.
“It’s hard to find people,” Pearce continued. “In my experience, it has been hard for me to find real friends and hers as well. And truthfully, what I have with her, I don’t need anyone else. It’s really special.”
What started as a friendship between two young women has grown into a lasting bond over the years. Now, Carly Pearce and Kelsea Ballerini often find themselves oversharing over a glass of wine and making plenty of memories along the way. During a game of “Sip or Spill” with Entertainment Tonight, Pearce was asked about the craziest thing the two have ever done together. Her response said it all as she chose to take a sip rather than spill the details.
“We’re so eager, almost like golden retrievers of like, no, let us tell you. And I think we really connected in that way and it felt like, oh, I want to be your friend.”
Pearce went on to say that she has reached a point where she is more intentional about appreciating the present moment, both in her career and in the relationships that exist outside of music.
“I think I’m more aware now of what is important to me. And I think maybe I spent the 10 years not understanding time. I think now I’m more appreciative. I think my shows are better because I’m more present. I think my relationships outside of music are richer because I care and I’m more present. I think I’m actively taking care of that side of my life for the first time. And I think you can have both.”
She credits much of that newfound joy to making her latest record, Honest Woman, a project that helped her reconnect with the passion she first found in music.
“I found the joy again. It’s my favorite music I’ve ever made. I’m having more fun on stage now than when I was female vocalist of the year. I have the joy. I found the joy again. I found the fulfillment again.”
Carly Pearce – Honest Woman
Moving forward, whether she’s winning awards and climbing the charts or not, Carly Pearce is taking a page from Dolly Parton’s book by refusing to settle for ordinary and continuing to push herself to raise the bar.
“It’s been a minute since I’ve seen number one on the chart. Okay. Not all my shows are always full. Okay. I’m not always nominated. Okay. But I can guarantee you that I work my butt off to make sure that I make myself continue to do this and raise the bar and do the things that I can control because at the end of the day, none of us can control. There’s no rhyme or reason to any of it. But I know I’ve made the best record I’ve ever made now.”
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Will history repeat itself in Saturday’s Ohio State-Texas battle or will the Longhorns find a way to win? And which team will kick off the weekend with a spotless record after the Missouri-Kansas tilt? Here are the five must-watch college football games for Week 2. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Friday, Sept. 11 Spread: Missouri -5.5Moneyline: Missouri -218; Kansas +180O/U: 51.5 What To Know: Missouri rolled to an easy straight up (SU) win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Week 1. However, the Tigers failed to cover the 54.5-point spread, as the final score was Mizzou 54, Pine Bluff 14. This week, Missouri faces a tougher opponent in Kansas. Unlike the Tigers, the Jayhawks covered the 41-point spread set in their game by defeating Long Island University 51-6. When these two squads faced off last season at Missouri, the Tigers won 42-31. “The Tigers have the better quarterback, and their run game is still rather awesome even without Ahmad Hardy in the backfield,” FOX Sports college football writer RJ Young explained about his Mizzou-over-Kansas pick. Saturday, Sept. 12 Spread: Oregon -23.5Moneyline: Oregon -2100; OSU +1100O/U: 57.5 What To Know: Oregon got a scare last week when Boise State kept it close well into the fourth quarter. The Ducks ended up getting the 34-27 win but did not cover the 24.5-point spread. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, lost to Tulsa in Week 1 24-10. While the Cowboys controlled possession for more minutes, they had four turnovers and six penalties for 59 yards. In 2025, Oregon won easily when they faced each other, defeating Oklahoma State 69-3. “The Ducks had their “wake-up call” last week vs. Boise State,” FOX Sports college football and soccer writer Laken Litman noted, “but Dan Lanning will have his team ready to go.” Spread: Oklahoma -5.5Moneyline: Oklahoma -218; Michigan +180O/U: 43.5 What To Know: It took a wing and a prayer, two Hail Marys and a controversial extra second on the clock for Michigan to get past Western Michigan in Week 1. But the football gods sided with the Wolverines and they narrowly escaped 13-12. The loss dropped them from No. 16 to completely out of the Top 25. Will Michigan bounce back in Week 2? FOX Sports betting analyst Will Hill believes UM will at least cover. “The Wolverines still appear to have a very solid defense,” he wrote. “They should be able to adopt an “Us vs. The World” mentality — especially as a home ‘dog.” Spread: Tennessee -12.5Moneyline: Tennessee -470; Georgia Tech +360O/U: 55.5 What To Know: Georgia Tech’s 2026 got off to an unexpected start as the Yellow Jackets got upset by Colorado in Atlanta. Now Tech hosts double-digit-favorite Tennessee. It’s been nine years since these two played one another, and that ended in a double-overtime win for Rocky Top. In Tech’s loss last week, the Jackets put up 288 total yards of offense. The Vols put up 638 against Furman in their Week 1 victory. Spread: Texas -1.5Moneyline: Texas -122; Ohio State +102O/U: 49.5 What To Know: Both these teams are near the top of the national championship oddsboard and both have players near the top of the Heisman board as well. So which title contender comes out of Week 2 unscathed? RJ Young picked Ohio State, noting that wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is a “cheat code.” For added context, in last year’s battle, the Buckeyes got the 14-7 win on their own home turf.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
