The Week 3 college football schedule is packed with thrilling conference matchups, prominently featuring the highly anticipated game between Georgia and Tennessee in the SEC. This clash of top-15 teams is one of three ranked contests that bettors will want to keep an eye on as they prepare for their Week 3 college football bets. Initially opening at a spread of -5.5, the No. 6 Bulldogs are now favored by 4 points over the No. 15 Volunteers, as Georgia has dominated this rivalry with eight consecutive wins.
In addition to the Georgia vs. Tennessee showdown, other notable ranked games include No. 5 Miami facing No. 18 South Florida with a spread of +17.5, and No. 8 Notre Dame squaring off against No. 16 Texas A&M, where the Aggies are +6.5 underdogs. The Big Ten will highlight matchups such as Oregon vs. Northwestern (+27.5) and USC vs. Purdue (+20.5), while the ACC features Clemson taking on Georgia Tech (+3) and Boston College against Stanford (+13.5).
Conference games inherently increase the intensity, making them essential considerations for anyone looking to make informed Week 3 college football predictions.
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One of the key picks favored by the model for Week 3 is that Arch Manning and No. 7 Texas (-40.5) will cover a massive spread at home against UTEP during the 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff. The Longhorns are currently on a 13-game home winning streak against unranked teams, with 12 of those victories coming by a margin of at least 21 points. Historically, Texas has also dominated UTEP, holding a 6-0 record against them, with an average victory margin of 36.7 points. Given that UTEP has not won against power conference opponents this century (0-34), and with Manning's impressive five-touchdown performance in the last game, Texas is projected to cover in over 50% of simulations.
Another strong prediction from the model is that Oregon State (+23.5) will cover against No. 21 Texas Tech, with nearly a 60% probability. Former Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy is coming off a career-high performance, throwing for 371 yards and four touchdowns against Fresno State last week. He is expected to generate significant points against a Red Raiders defense that, while untested, has allowed touchdowns every time opponents entered the red zone. Meanwhile, Oregon State's defense is formidable, boasting the No. 5 third-down defense in college football.
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Here are the notable matchups for Week 3 college football odds (odds are subject to change):
Friday, Sept. 12: Colorado vs. Houston (-4.5, 45) Arizona vs. Kansas State (+1.5, 54.5) UCLA vs. New Mexico (+15.5, 53.5) Saturday, Sept. 13: Clemson vs. Georgia Tech (+3, 52.5) Michigan vs. Central Michigan (+27.5, 42.5) Alabama vs. Wisconsin (+21, 45.5) Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia (+7.5, 56) Tennessee vs. Georgia (-4, 50.5) Miami vs. USF (+17.5, 56.5) Ole Miss vs. Arkansas (+6.5, 62.5) Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame (-6.5, 50.5)Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the college football season progresses!
