Week 2 of American Conference Football is over. Conference play begins in week 2 and more upsets can be pulled. We already saw one upset in week 1 when Tulsa knocked off Oklahoma State for the 2nd straight season. Maria Trivelpiece is joined by ESPN play-by-play Ted Emrich to break down week 1 and preview week 2 across the American this week. Maria is joined by CF Budge who gives his thoughts on the American this season and why he thinks it is so intriguing. They discuss why he belives Tulsa can win the American along with breaking down the other favorites in Memphis, UTSA and the service academies. One of which he believes in a slightly better position than the other, which is Army. He also picks his way-to-early American Champion, a tema he believs is due and his dark horse to keep an eye on.Maria and Ted breakdown Tulsa's win over Oklahoma State and what was so successful epsically on defense. Along with how they build on moving forward. They discuss key matchups in week 2 with Temple hosting Penn State in Philadelphia, which last time that happened, Temple pulled the upset. They also talk about the big CFP implication matchup when Memphis travels to Boise State on Saturday. Along with previewing conference matchups in South Florida at Army and Florida Atlantic and Navy. Lastly they talk the Rice Owls and how keeping the run game prowess from last week is needed against Notre Dame this week. They also look at the entire schedule and highlight some other rivalry games in App State at East Carolina and UTSA at Texas State. Tulsa Head Coach Tre Lamb joins the show to discuss the win over Oklahoma State and why he was very confident heading into the matchup this year. They discuss the full team effort highlighted by the defense who got a big return from Chris Thompson Jr. who is the ultimate leader on and off the field. They also discuss the importance of momentum as they head on the road for Sam Houston this Saturday and what it will take for the team to stay focused on the goal. They also highlight Tre Lamb history of being around the game and winning football from his dad being a succesful high school coach to his success in college as a player and a coach. Who is the Dark Horse in the Amerian is the debate of the week, this week with Maria and Ted having different opinions.Laslty our social media moment of the week highlights the on field temperature that Tulsa radio highlighted and the team battled through to defeat Oklahoma State on Saturday. Tre Lamb said it was even the hottest game he has ever been part of.#american #collegefootball #football #cfbWatch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConfWatch the episode on the American Conference YouTube Channel. Youtube.com/@AmericanConf

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