Are you ready for a weekend of college football action that will redefine your expectations? While the schedule may not seem like a blockbuster, there are some matchups that are bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. From rivalry games to surprising pairings, Week 3 promises to deliver the unexpected.
Let’s dive into the top 10 games of the week, starting with a few honorable mentions and working our way down.
Honorable Mention: UNLV at Kansas (Fri.), No. 18 Notre Dame at Purdue, No. 1 Georgia at Kentucky, Colorado at Colorado State, UCF at TCU
(All point spreads come from BetMGM; click here for live odds. All kickoff times are Eastern and on Saturday unless otherwise noted.)
10. Washington State (2-0) at Washington (2-0), 3:30 p.m., Peacock
Get ready for a Pac-12 showdown that will have you on the edge of your seat. Despite some realignment scars, the Apple Cup rivalry is back in action. Will Rogers and Jonah Coleman have been shining for Washington, but don’t count out a strong performance from Wazzu’s John Mateer. This game has all the makings of a close battle.
Line: Washington -4.5
9. Tulane (1-1) at No. 15 Oklahoma (2-0), 3:30 p.m., ESPN
Tulane nearly upset Kansas State last week, while Oklahoma struggled against Houston. The Sooners need to step up their game before facing tough SEC opponents. Meanwhile, Tulane is eyeing a shot at the Group of 5 Playoff, making this matchup crucial for both teams.
Line: Oklahoma -13.5
8. No. 16 LSU (1-1) at South Carolina (2-0), noon, ABC
LSU and South Carolina are both looking to find their footing this season. With unpredictable performances from both teams, this game could go either way. It’s a matchup that will keep fans guessing until the final whistle.
Line: LSU -7
1. No. 20 Arizona (2-0) at No. 14 Kansas State (2-0), Friday, 8 p.m., Fox
It’s Wildcats against Wildcats in a Friday night showdown that will set the tone for Big 12 play. With Tetairoa McMillan and Noah Fifita leading the charge, Arizona is poised to make a run at the conference title. Kansas State, on the other hand, needs to tighten up their defense to contain one of the best receivers in college football. This game promises fireworks from start to finish.
Line: Kansas St. -7.5
(Photo of Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson: Peter Aiken / Getty Images)
