College football odds, picks, predictions: LSU vs. Ole Miss highlights Week 3
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Key Points:
- Week 3 of the 2026 college football season features key matchups including No. 7 LSU at No. 8 Ole Miss, SMU vs. Louisville, and Houston vs. Texas Tech, with several games impacting early rankings and playoff projections.
- Analysts Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer provide picks and insights, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of teams such as Miami's explosive offense vs. Wake Forest's scoring ability, and Texas Tech's offensive struggles despite talent.
- The LSU vs. Ole Miss game is highly anticipated, with Hummer favoring LSU due to their elite pass rusher and quarterback, predicting a close game decided by a last-second field goal.
- Other notable predictions include Florida favored over Auburn due to defensive strengths, Alabama expected to dominate Florida State despite a large spread, and Notre Dame projected to overpower Michigan State with a strong rushing attack.
- The weekend's outcomes are crucial for teams like South Carolina and SMU, with both analysts emphasizing the importance of offensive production and key player performances in tight matchups.
