Best College Football Games Week 3: Predictions, Odds, Picks, Best Bets

The No. 7 LSU Tigers and the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels square off in one of 22 games on the college football slate in Week 3 that include a ranked team.

For a breakdown of all the big games in college football this weekend, read our betting odds preview below.

For additional insights, check out the latest college football betting picks from FanDuel Research's staff of writers.

Wake Forest vs. Miami (FL)

• Matchup: No. 5 Miami Hurricanes at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
• Projected Favorite: Miami (FL) (86.89% win probability)
• Spread: Miami (FL) (-20.5)
• Total: 55.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 18
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Texas Tech vs. Houston

• Matchup: No. 22 Houston Cougars at No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Projected Favorite: Texas Tech (88.00% win probability)
• Spread: Texas Tech (-7.5)
• Total: 52.5
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 18
• TV Channel: FOX

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Oregon vs. Portland State

• Matchup: Portland State Vikings at No. 21 Oregon Ducks
• Projected Favorite: Oregon
• Spread: Oregon (-56.5)
• Total: 68.5
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 18
• TV Channel: BTN

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Ohio State vs. Kent State

• Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes at No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes
• Projected Favorite: Ohio State (99.15% win probability)
• Spread: Ohio State (-52.5)
• Total: 59.5
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: FOX

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Penn State vs. Buffalo

• Matchup: Buffalo Bulls at No. 14 Penn State Nittany Lions
• Projected Favorite: Penn State (97.84% win probability)
• Spread: Penn State (-40.5)
• Total: 49.5
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: BTN

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Arkansas vs. Georgia

• Matchup: No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks
• Projected Favorite: Georgia (88.66% win probability)
• Spread: Georgia (-24.5)
• Total: 54.5
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ABC

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Michigan vs. UTEP

• Matchup: UTEP Miners at No. 19 Michigan Wolverines
• Projected Favorite: Michigan (96.52% win probability)
• Spread: Michigan (-34.5)
• Total: 49.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: BTN

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Louisville vs. SMU

• Matchup: No. 16 SMU Mustangs at No. 23 Louisville Cardinals
• Projected Favorite: Louisville (64.10% win probability)
• Spread: Louisville (-1.5)
• Total: 59.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Alabama vs. Florida State

• Matchup: Florida State Seminoles at No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide
• Projected Favorite: Alabama (83.67% win probability)
• Spread: Alabama (-19.5)
• Total: 48.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ABC

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Rutgers vs. USC

• Matchup: No. 12 USC Trojans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Projected Favorite: USC (91.13% win probability)
• Spread: USC (-23.5)
• Total: 59.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: CBS

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Utah vs. Utah State

• Matchup: Utah State Aggies at No. 17 Utah Utes
• Projected Favorite: Utah (96.89% win probability)
• Spread: Utah (-27.5)
• Total: 56.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: FOX

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Texas A&M vs. Kentucky

• Matchup: Kentucky Wildcats at No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies
• Projected Favorite: Texas A&M (88.90% win probability)
• Spread: Texas A&M (-16.5)
• Total: 50.5
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Indiana vs. Western Kentucky

• Matchup: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers
• Projected Favorite: Indiana (98.63% win probability)
• Spread: Indiana (-44.5)
• Total: 60.5
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: Peacock

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Iowa vs. Northern Iowa

• Matchup: Northern Iowa Panthers at No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes
• Projected Favorite: Iowa
• Spread: Iowa (-38.5)
• Total: 49.5
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

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Missouri vs. Troy

• Matchup: Troy Trojans at No. 20 Missouri Tigers
• Projected Favorite: Missouri (95.95% win probability)
• Spread: Missouri (-26.5)
• Total: 50.5
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

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Virginia vs. West Virginia

• Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. No. 25 Virginia Cavaliers
• Projected Favorite: Virginia (81.67% win probability)
• Spread: Virginia (-10.5)
• Total: 53.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ACC Network

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Notre Dame vs. Michigan State

• Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
• Projected Favorite: Notre Dame (96.68% win probability)
• Spread: Notre Dame (-29.5)
• Total: 52.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

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Ole Miss vs. LSU

• Matchup: No. 7 LSU Tigers at No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels
• Projected Favorite: Ole Miss (65.08% win probability)
• Spread: LSU (-2.5)
• Total: 58.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ABC

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Colorado State vs. BYU

• Matchup: No. 11 BYU Cougars at Colorado State Rams
• Projected Favorite: BYU (95.66% win probability)
• Spread: BYU (-17.5)
• Total: 52.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: CBS/Paramount+

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Oklahoma vs. New Mexico

• Matchup: New Mexico Lobos at No. 24 Oklahoma Sooners
• Projected Favorite: Oklahoma (84.58% win probability)
• Spread: Oklahoma (-22.5)
• Total: 46.5
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State

• Matchup: Kennesaw State Owls at No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers
• Projected Favorite: Tennessee (94.20% win probability)
• Spread: Tennessee (-35.5)
• Total: 59.5
• Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: SEC Network

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Texas vs. UTSA

• Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at No. 1 Texas Longhorns
• Projected Favorite: Texas (88.42% win probability)
• Spread: Texas (-30.5)
• Total: 58.5
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Date: Sept. 19
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

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