The “greatest opening weekend ever” will be followed by a sophomore slump. Yes, after the binge comes the hangover. It’s the first time since 2012 that no ranked teams are meeting on the same weekend, and outside of a few in-state rivalries, there aren’t many games that generate much excitement. Iowa plays Iowa State in the first game since Kirk Ferentz received another contract extension, Pitt and Penn State renew their rivalry, but you’d barely know what Panthers players and staff think about it since Pat Narduzzi essentially shut out the media from all team activities.
Viewing guide: The best games to watch in Week 2
