College Football Week 3 Picks: Predictions and Expert Odds

It could be years before we see a repeat from last week.

Who believed that Marshal No. 8 Would Notre Dame Win? Who chose the Appalachia State to win the n. 6 Texas A&M to win? Happy birthday to someone crazy enough to bring Washington’s underdog into the negotiations.

It was an exceptional weekend that showed more potential for an extended playoff, but the thrill of such an unexpected result had unintended consequences. Miami at Texas A&M no longer has “must see” status. Never miss a match with two ranked teams.

But the playoffs were marred by both Notre Dame’s failure in the September championship fight and Texas A&M’s dream of dying before the SEC game. It was the advent of a sleeper with a realistic path.

While most of the country slept, BYU No. 9 Baylor has beaten in double overtime. If the Cougars – the last football team to win a national championship (1984) outside the Power Conference – repeat Cincinnati’s unbeaten run from last season, their schedule puts them ahead of the Power Conference champions with a defeat against Notre Dame, no. 12 BYU hosted Arkansas No. 10 and made trips to Boise State and Stanford

First, however, the Cougars will move to 25th Oregon on Saturday afternoon.

Over the past two seasons, Jaren Hall has led the Cougars to victory with three top-tier teams. Last week, the dynamic quarterback beat the top two receivers (Puka Naqua and Gunner Romney) to win one. They may return on Saturday, but their presence is not required BYU (+3.5) Defeat another conference contender trying to gain a foothold with a new manager and quarterback.

The Cougars can beat any team still on the schedule. It will be fascinating to know if they do.

South Carolina (+24.5) surpasses Georgia

The Gamecocks give no indication that a team that hasn’t given up on a touchdown this season could slow down or score the best team in the nation, but South Carolina also had a 31-point streak last season when they cut back. spread and in 2019 he covered the Bulldogs as a 24.5 point underdog. Under Kirby Smart, Georgia covered less than 38% of their games as a favorite with at least 20 points.

Connecticut (+47.5) from Michigan

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Nebraska beyond Oklahoma (+10.5)

The Cornhuskers and incredibly loyal fans who have sold out at Memorial Stadium at every game since 1962 will clearly freak out after the firing of manager Scott Frost. Can a public university justify not waiting two weeks to cut the Frost acquisition by $ 7.5 million (see you next week!)?

Californian (+10.5) Notre Dame

Don’t expect Marcus Freeman to lose his first four games as Fighting Irish manager.

Mississippi (-16.5) Georgia Tech

It doesn’t matter who Lane Kiffin is. The 120th Yellow Jackets attack is not ready to match the second fastest attack in the world.

Penn State (-3) via AUBURN

Jordan Hare Stadium did little to help the Tigers overcome the state of San Jose. That won’t upset Nittany Lions senior quarterback Sean Clifford, who had 280 yards and two touchdowns against Auburn last year.

Alabama (-49) Louisiana-Monroe

Crimson Tide’s 55-0 defeat to Utah in the first week is a foretaste of what will happen after last week’s turmoil in Texas. Alabama have over 47 points in their last two games.

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Toledo, Ohio (+32)

The best teams in MAC deserve more respect. A 3-point loss at Notre Dame last year showed the Rockets’ potential.

Texas Tech University (+10) in North Carolina

Reserve quarterback Donovan Smith is set for the next shootout after leading the Red Raiders to a double overtime win over Houston.

Washington (-3.5) Michigan

Peyton Thorne’s selling problems won’t improve in his toughest test of the year. Unless Kenneth Walker III saves him. I bet the broadcast team will call this win from an unranked favorite against the 11th ranked team in the “upset” nation.

Miami (+5.5) outperformed Texas A&M

I’d like to see Haynes King play well at least once before recommending the perpetually overrated Aggies. It should be easy. No pressure, boy.

San Diego (+21) via UTAH

The Aztecs won’t repeat last year’s three overtime against Ute, but Brady Hawk’s defense, the best at Mountain West last season, remains strong enough to keep damage at bay.

Fresno (+12) via USC

Just like Lincoln Riley did when he was in Oklahoma, any team west of Mississippi will struggle to keep up with his Trojan offensive. But the USC defense, which relies on Alex Grinch turnovers, cannot take advantage of potential NFL client Jake Haner, who has been intercepted in one of his last nine games.

Best offer: Toledo, San Diego, Fresno
This season: 17.11.2
Record 2014-21: 1.030-970-19

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