College football picks: Predictions, odds for key top 25 games in Week 3
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Week 3 of college football features a high-profile matchup between No. 7 LSU and No. 8 Ole Miss, with Lane Kiffin returning to face his former team in Oxford; LSU is a slight favorite despite uncertainty about quarterback Sam Leavitt's status.
- Other notable games include No. 22 Houston vs. No. 13 Texas Tech, and a key ACC clash between No. 16 SMU and No. 23 Louisville, which could impact the ACC Championship Game race.
- Florida State visits No. 10 Alabama for a rematch of last year's upset, with Alabama favored to win due to improved defense and running game, while Florida State faces pressure after recent struggles.
- Additional matchups include No. 2 Georgia vs. Arkansas, No. 12 USC at Rutgers, and No. 11 BYU vs. Colorado State, with various predictions favoring the higher-ranked teams but noting potential challenges.
- CBS Sports will provide live updates and coverage throughout the weekend as all 25 AP Top 25 teams are in action, highlighting potential upset alerts and key storylines.
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