Sept. 17–19 · College football Week 3

The full Week 3 board.

Every lined FBS matchup, from Thursday night through Saturday: our current game forecast and spread card, early totals calls, Cover 3 locks, SP+ scores and three expert picks for each game.

57lined FBS games
39ATS picks
1condition holds
39totals bets

How to read the board

Each source answers a different question.

The current market numbers and All Takes margin lead each game. The spread card has 39 recommendations and 1 condition hold. The separate early totals card covers 18 matchups and keeps its original prices, which can differ from the later consensus above. Athlon’s three writers pick winners, Cover 3’s hosts name specific betting markets and SP+ projects scores.

Game forecast frozen Sep 18, 11:48 AM EDT ET · Spread lines captured Sep 18, 11:48 AM EDT ET · Totals lines captured Sep 24, 6:23 PM EDT ET · SP+ Sept. 13 · Cover 3 and Athlon Sept. 17

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The complete slate

Kickoff to last call.

All 57 games are in kickoff order, grouped by date. A missing Cover 3 lock or totals call is labeled on the game card, rather than counted as agreement.

Week 3 slate

Thursday, September 17

1 game
01
7:30 PM EDT

Syracuse at Pittsburgh

Current ATS cardSyracuse
Latest spread snapshotPittsburgh −10.53 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot51.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginPittsburgh by 8.9Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreSyracuse 20 · Pittsburgh 31Pittsburgh by 10.8

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardSyracuse +11

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
+8.9
Gap
2.11 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Pittsburgh
  • Steven LassanPittsburgh
  • Tyler SchusterPittsburgh
  • Kyle WoodPittsburgh
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Pittsburgh by 10.8

Syracuse 20, Pittsburgh 31; 75% win probability for Pittsburgh. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗

Week 3 slate

Friday, September 18

2 games
02
7:30 PM EDT

Miami at Wake Forest

Current ATS cardMiami
Latest spread snapshotMiami −20.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot55.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginMiami by 23.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreMiami 34 · Wake Forest 14Miami by 19.7

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardMiami −20

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
−23.7
Gap
3.71 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Miami
  • Steven LassanMiami
  • Tyler SchusterMiami
  • Kyle WoodMiami
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Miami by 19.7

Miami 34, Wake Forest 14; 89% win probability for Miami. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
03
8:00 PM EDT

Houston at Texas Tech

Current ATS cardHouston
Latest spread snapshotTexas Tech −7.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot52.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginTexas Tech by 5.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreHouston 22 · Texas Tech 32Texas Tech by 10.0

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardHouston +8

Houston has topped 225 rushing yards in each of its first two games. Texas Tech is also 2–0, but our projected margin makes the Red Raiders a smaller favorite than the Friday night line.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
+5.5
Gap
2.55 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Cover 3 podcastSept. 17 locks
4 host plays
  • Danny KanellHouston +8.5
  • Danny KanellTexas Tech–Houston under 51.5
  • Tom FornelliHouston +8.5
  • Chip PattersonHouston moneyline +277
Watch episode ↗Check pick list ↗
Athlon SportsThree staff picks
Split decision
  • Steven LassanTexas Tech
  • Tyler SchusterTexas Tech
  • Kyle WoodHouston
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Texas Tech by 10.0

Houston 22, Texas Tech 32; 73% win probability for Texas Tech. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗

Week 3 slate

Saturday, September 19

54 games
04
11:30 AM EDT

Coastal Carolina at Delaware

Current ATS cardCoastal Carolina
Latest spread snapshotDelaware −5.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot57.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginDelaware by 2.4Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreCoastal Carolina 27 · Delaware 30Delaware by 3.2

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardCoastal Carolina +5.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+2.4
Gap
3.12 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Delaware
  • Steven LassanDelaware
  • Tyler SchusterDelaware
  • Kyle WoodDelaware
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Delaware by 3.2

Coastal Carolina 27, Delaware 30; 58% win probability for Delaware. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
05
12:00 PM EDT

Georgia at Arkansas

Current ATS cardArkansas
Latest spread snapshotGeorgia −24.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot54.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginGeorgia by 17.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreGeorgia 41 · Arkansas 16Georgia by 25.4

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardArkansas +24.5

Georgia opens SEC play at 2–0. Arkansas is 1–1 after a heavy loss at Utah; the forecast still keeps the Razorbacks inside this large home spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+17.5
Gap
7.00 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Georgia
  • Steven LassanGeorgia
  • Tyler SchusterGeorgia
  • Kyle WoodGeorgia
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Georgia by 25.4

Georgia 41, Arkansas 16; 94% win probability for Georgia. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
06
12:00 PM EDT

Tulane at Kansas State

Current ATS cardKansas State
Latest spread snapshotKansas State −20.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginKansas State by 22.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreTulane 15 · Kansas State 37Kansas State by 22.4

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardKansas State −20.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−22.5
Gap
1.97 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Kansas State
  • Steven LassanKansas State
  • Tyler SchusterKansas State
  • Kyle WoodKansas State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Kansas State by 22.4

Tulane 15, Kansas State 37; 92% win probability for Kansas State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
07
12:00 PM EDT

Bowling Green at Iowa State

Current ATS cardIowa State
Latest spread snapshotIowa State −23.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot43.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginIowa State by 25.1Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreBowling Green 10 · Iowa State 34Iowa State by 23.5

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardIowa State −23.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−25.1
Gap
1.65 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Iowa State
  • Steven LassanIowa State
  • Tyler SchusterIowa State
  • Kyle WoodIowa State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Iowa State by 23.5

Bowling Green 10, Iowa State 34; 93% win probability for Iowa State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
08
12:00 PM EDT

Arizona State at Kansas

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotArizona State −5.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginArizona State by 4.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreArizona State 28 · Kansas 25Arizona State by 3.1

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Arizona State
  • Steven LassanArizona State
  • Tyler SchusterArizona State
  • Kyle WoodArizona State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Arizona State by 3.1

Arizona State 28, Kansas 25; 58% win probability for Arizona State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
09
12:00 PM EDT

North Carolina at Clemson

Current ATS cardClemson
Latest spread snapshotClemson −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot44.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginClemson by 7.1Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNorth Carolina 21 · Clemson 25Clemson by 4.2

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardClemson −3

North Carolina comes in 2–0 after holding TCU to 10 points. Clemson is 1–1. The projected margin gives the Tar Heels more room than the available spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−7.1
Gap
4.14 pts
Availability and weather

Clemson's forecast includes a chance of afternoon thunderstorms; check the timing again near the noon kickoff.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Cover 3 podcastSept. 17 locks
5 host plays
  • Bud ElliottNorth Carolina +3.5
  • Chip PattersonClemson–North Carolina under 43.5
  • Danny KanellClemson–North Carolina under 43.5
  • Chip PattersonNorth Carolina moneyline +145
  • Tom FornelliNorth Carolina moneyline +145
Watch episode ↗Check pick list ↗
Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Clemson
  • Steven LassanClemson
  • Tyler SchusterClemson
  • Kyle WoodClemson
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Clemson by 4.2

North Carolina 21, Clemson 25; 60% win probability for Clemson. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
10
12:00 PM EDT

Akron at Minnesota

Current ATS cardAkron
Latest spread snapshotMinnesota −23.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginMinnesota by 19.3Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreAkron 10 · Minnesota 36Minnesota by 25.8

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardAkron +23.5

Akron and Minnesota are both 1–1. The forecast makes Minnesota a smaller home favorite than the listed line, putting Akron on the spread side.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+19.3
Gap
4.21 pts
Availability and weather

Minnesota running back Darius Taylor is listed questionable; confirm his status before kickoff.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Minnesota
  • Steven LassanMinnesota
  • Tyler SchusterMinnesota
  • Kyle WoodMinnesota
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Minnesota by 25.8

Akron 10, Minnesota 36; 95% win probability for Minnesota. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
11
12:00 PM EDT

Kent State at Ohio State

Current ATS cardOhio State
Latest spread snapshotOhio State −52.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot59.0Consensus
Latest All Takes marginOhio State by 56.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreKent State 0 · Ohio State 53Ohio State by 53.2

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardOhio State −52.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−56.2
Gap
3.71 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Ohio State
  • Steven LassanOhio State
  • Tyler SchusterOhio State
  • Kyle WoodOhio State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Ohio State by 53.2

Kent State 0, Ohio State 53; 100% win probability for Ohio State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
12
12:00 PM EDT

Buffalo at Penn State

Current ATS cardPenn State
Latest spread snapshotPenn State −40.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginPenn State by 46.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreBuffalo 7 · Penn State 41Penn State by 34.1

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPenn State −40.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−46.0
Gap
5.51 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Penn State
  • Steven LassanPenn State
  • Tyler SchusterPenn State
  • Kyle WoodPenn State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Penn State by 34.1

Buffalo 7, Penn State 41; 98% win probability for Penn State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
13
12:00 PM EDT

North Texas at Texas State

Current ATS cardNorth Texas
Latest spread snapshotTexas State −2.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot62.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginNorth Texas by 0.4Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNorth Texas 30 · Texas State 34Texas State by 4.1

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardNorth Texas +2.5

North Texas rebounded from its Indiana loss by beating UNLV 44–6. Texas State is 0–2; the forecast favors North Texas by more than the current spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−0.4
Gap
2.93 pts
Availability and weather

A hot noon kickoff in San Marcos makes heat a game-day check for both teams.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
Split decision
  • Steven LassanTexas State
  • Tyler SchusterNorth Texas
  • Kyle WoodNorth Texas
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Texas State by 4.1

North Texas 30, Texas State 34; 60% win probability for Texas State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
14
12:30 PM EDT

Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin

Current ATS cardWisconsin
Latest spread snapshotWisconsin −23.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot44.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginWisconsin by 29.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreEastern Michigan 12 · Wisconsin 32Wisconsin by 20.0

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardWisconsin −23.5

Wisconsin is 1–1 after a 36–9 win over Western Illinois. Eastern Michigan is 1–2. The projected home margin clears the Wisconsin spread at the named book.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−29.7
Gap
6.18 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Wisconsin
  • Steven LassanWisconsin
  • Tyler SchusterWisconsin
  • Kyle WoodWisconsin
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Wisconsin by 20.0

Eastern Michigan 12, Wisconsin 32; 90% win probability for Wisconsin. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
15
12:45 PM EDT

NC State at Vanderbilt

Current ATS cardNC State
Latest spread snapshotVanderbilt −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginVanderbilt by 1.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNC State 26 · Vanderbilt 30Vanderbilt by 4.7

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardNC State +3

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+1.5
Gap
1.50 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
Split decision
  • Steven LassanVanderbilt
  • Tyler SchusterNC State
  • Kyle WoodVanderbilt
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Vanderbilt by 4.7

NC State 26, Vanderbilt 30; 61% win probability for Vanderbilt. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
16
1:00 PM EDT

Wyoming at Central Michigan

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotWyoming −1.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot38.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginCentral Michigan by 0.1Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreWyoming 22 · Central Michigan 21Wyoming by 0.6

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
Split decision
  • Steven LassanCentral Michigan
  • Tyler SchusterWyoming
  • Kyle WoodWyoming
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Wyoming by 0.6

Wyoming 22, Central Michigan 21; 52% win probability for Wyoming. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
17
3:00 PM EDT

Temple at Toledo

Current ATS cardTemple
Latest spread snapshotToledo −5.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginToledo by 2.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreTemple 24 · Toledo 28Toledo by 3.8

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardTemple +6

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+2.8
Gap
3.22 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Toledo
  • Steven LassanToledo
  • Tyler SchusterToledo
  • Kyle WoodToledo
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Toledo by 3.8

Temple 24, Toledo 28; 59% win probability for Toledo. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
18
3:30 PM EDT

Florida State at Alabama

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotAlabama −19.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginAlabama by 20.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreFlorida State 16 · Alabama 32Alabama by 15.9

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Alabama
  • Steven LassanAlabama
  • Tyler SchusterAlabama
  • Kyle WoodAlabama
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Alabama by 15.9

Florida State 16, Alabama 32; 84% win probability for Alabama. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
19
3:30 PM EDT

Kentucky at Texas A&M

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotTexas A&M −16.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginTexas A&M by 17.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreKentucky 16 · Texas A&M 36Texas A&M by 20.4

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Texas A&M
  • Steven LassanTexas A&M
  • Tyler SchusterTexas A&M
  • Kyle WoodTexas A&M
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Texas A&M by 20.4

Kentucky 16, Texas A&M 36; 90% win probability for Texas A&M. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
20
3:30 PM EDT

Miami (OH) at Cincinnati

Current ATS cardCincinnati
Latest spread snapshotCincinnati −15.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginCincinnati by 22.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreMiami (OH) 17 · Cincinnati 33Cincinnati by 16.6

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardCincinnati −15.5

The 129th Miami–Cincinnati meeting moves to TQL Stadium. Cincinnati is 2–0 and Miami is 1–1; the forecast makes the Bearcats a larger favorite than the available line.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−22.5
Gap
7.00 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Cincinnati
  • Steven LassanCincinnati
  • Tyler SchusterCincinnati
  • Kyle WoodCincinnati
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Cincinnati by 16.6

Miami (OH) 17, Cincinnati 33; 85% win probability for Cincinnati. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
21
3:30 PM EDT

Utah State at Utah

Current ATS cardUtah
Latest spread snapshotUtah −27.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot56.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginUtah by 30.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUtah State 15 · Utah 39Utah by 24.3

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardUtah −27.5

Utah is 2–0 and returns home after a 43–10 win over Arkansas. The projected margin gives the Utes more room against Utah State than the market spread does.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−30.8
Gap
3.34 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Utah
  • Steven LassanUtah
  • Tyler SchusterUtah
  • Kyle WoodUtah
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Utah by 24.3

Utah State 15, Utah 39; 94% win probability for Utah. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
22
3:30 PM EDT

SMU at Louisville

Current ATS cardSMU
Latest spread snapshotLouisville −1.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot58.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginSMU by 0.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreSMU 26 · Louisville 27Louisville by 1.3

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardSMU +1.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−0.5
Gap
1.95 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Cover 3 podcastSept. 17 locks
3 host plays
  • Bud ElliottLouisville −1.5
  • Chip PattersonLouisville–SMU first-half under 30.5
  • Tom FornelliLouisville–SMU under 59.5
Watch episode ↗Check pick list ↗
Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Louisville
  • Steven LassanLouisville
  • Tyler SchusterLouisville
  • Kyle WoodLouisville
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Louisville by 1.3

SMU 26, Louisville 27; 53% win probability for Louisville. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
23
3:30 PM EDT

UTEP at Michigan

Current ATS cardMichigan
Latest spread snapshotMichigan −34.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot48.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginMichigan by 38.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUTEP 8 · Michigan 40Michigan by 32.5

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardMichigan −34.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−38.7
Gap
4.19 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

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Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Michigan
  • Steven LassanMichigan
  • Tyler SchusterMichigan
  • Kyle WoodMichigan
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Michigan by 32.5

UTEP 8, Michigan 40; 98% win probability for Michigan. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
24
3:30 PM EDT

USC at Rutgers

Current ATS cardRutgers
Latest spread snapshotUSC −21.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot58.0Consensus
Latest All Takes marginUSC by 19.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUSC 39 · Rutgers 19USC by 19.8

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardRutgers +22

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
+19.7
Gap
2.27 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

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Outside predictions

How others see it

Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
USC by 19.8

USC 39, Rutgers 19; 89% win probability for USC. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
25
4:00 PM EDT

Stanford at Duke

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotDuke −102 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginDuke by 11.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreStanford 20 · Duke 33Duke by 13.3

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

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3 of 3: Duke
  • Steven LassanDuke
  • Tyler SchusterDuke
  • Kyle WoodDuke
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Duke by 13.3

Stanford 20, Duke 33; 80% win probability for Duke. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Western Kentucky at Indiana

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotIndiana −44.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot60.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginIndiana by 43.4Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreWestern Kentucky 7 · Indiana 48Indiana by 41.2

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3 of 3: Indiana
  • Steven LassanIndiana
  • Tyler SchusterIndiana
  • Kyle WoodIndiana
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Indiana by 41.2

Western Kentucky 7, Indiana 48; 100% win probability for Indiana. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Ball State at Liberty

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotLiberty −14.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginLiberty by 14.3Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreBall State 18 · Liberty 35Liberty by 16.7

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3 of 3: Liberty
  • Steven LassanLiberty
  • Tyler SchusterLiberty
  • Kyle WoodLiberty
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Liberty by 16.7

Ball State 18, Liberty 35; 85% win probability for Liberty. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Louisiana Tech at Baylor

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotBaylor −20.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginBaylor by 18.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreLouisiana Tech 20 · Baylor 36Baylor by 15.2

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3 of 3: Baylor
  • Steven LassanBaylor
  • Tyler SchusterBaylor
  • Kyle WoodBaylor
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Baylor by 15.2

Louisiana Tech 20, Baylor 36; 83% win probability for Baylor. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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4:15 PM EDT

Mississippi State at South Carolina

Current ATS cardMississippi State
Latest spread snapshotSouth Carolina −3.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot58.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginSouth Carolina by 1.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreMississippi State 22 · South Carolina 31South Carolina by 9.4

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Current Week 3 spread cardMississippi State +4

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+1.8
Gap
2.17 pts
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  • Steven LassanSouth Carolina
  • Tyler SchusterMississippi State
  • Kyle WoodMississippi State
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South Carolina by 9.4

Mississippi State 22, South Carolina 31; 72% win probability for South Carolina. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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6:00 PM EDT

East Carolina at Old Dominion

Current ATS cardEast Carolina
Latest spread snapshotOld Dominion −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot48.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginOld Dominion by 0.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreEast Carolina 23 · Old Dominion 26Old Dominion by 2.4

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Current Week 3 spread cardEast Carolina +3

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Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+0.2
Gap
2.76 pts
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3 of 3: East Carolina
  • Steven LassanEast Carolina
  • Tyler SchusterEast Carolina
  • Kyle WoodEast Carolina
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Old Dominion by 2.4

East Carolina 23, Old Dominion 26; 56% win probability for Old Dominion. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Florida International at Florida Atlantic

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotFlorida Atlantic −6.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot62.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginFlorida Atlantic by 7.3Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreFlorida International 27 · Florida Atlantic 33Florida Atlantic by 6.0

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3 of 3: Florida Atlantic
  • Steven LassanFlorida Atlantic
  • Tyler SchusterFlorida Atlantic
  • Kyle WoodFlorida Atlantic
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Florida Atlantic by 6.0

Florida International 27, Florida Atlantic 33; 65% win probability for Florida Atlantic. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Charlotte at App State

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotApp State −17.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot52.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginApp State by 18.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreCharlotte 17 · App State 37App State by 20.4

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3 of 3: App State
  • Steven LassanApp State
  • Tyler SchusterApp State
  • Kyle WoodApp State
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App State by 20.4

Charlotte 17, App State 37; 90% win probability for App State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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6:30 PM EDT

Marshall at Missouri State

Current ATS cardMarshall
Latest spread snapshotMarshall −42 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot53.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginMarshall by 7.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreMarshall 30 · Missouri State 27Marshall by 2.2

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Current Week 3 spread cardMarshall −4

Both teams are 1–1. Missouri State won last year's meeting by a point, while the current forecast gives Marshall enough margin to cover this road line.

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Projected line
−7.0
Gap
3.04 pts
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3 of 3: Marshall
  • Steven LassanMarshall
  • Tyler SchusterMarshall
  • Kyle WoodMarshall
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Marshall by 2.2

Marshall 30, Missouri State 27; 56% win probability for Marshall. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:00 PM EDT

Florida at Auburn

Current ATS cardFlorida
Latest spread snapshotFlorida −2.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot53.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginFlorida by 4.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreFlorida 26 · Auburn 21Florida by 5.3

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Current Week 3 spread cardFlorida −2

Florida opens SEC play at Auburn. The forecast moves farther toward the Gators than the current market does, creating the spread difference on Florida.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
−4.8
Gap
2.75 pts
Availability and weather

Florida receiver Eric Singleton Jr. is questionable on the SEC availability report; check the final designation.

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Cover 3 podcastSept. 17 locks
4 host plays
  • Bud ElliottFlorida −2.5
  • Danny KanellAuburn–Florida under 53.5
  • Tom FornelliAuburn–Florida under 53.5
  • Danny KanellAuburn moneyline +115
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3 of 3: Florida
  • Steven LassanFlorida
  • Tyler SchusterFlorida
  • Kyle WoodFlorida
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Florida by 5.3

Florida 26, Auburn 21; 63% win probability for Florida. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Troy at Missouri

Current ATS cardMissouri
Latest spread snapshotMissouri −27.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginMissouri by 29.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreTroy 13 · Missouri 38Missouri by 24.7

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Current Week 3 spread cardMissouri −27

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
−29.8
Gap
2.84 pts
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Cover 3 podcastSept. 17 locks
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  • Bud ElliottMissouri–Troy over 49.5
  • Tom FornelliMissouri team total over 37.5
  • Bud ElliottTroy moneyline +2263
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3 of 3: Missouri
  • Steven LassanMissouri
  • Tyler SchusterMissouri
  • Kyle WoodMissouri
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Missouri by 24.7

Troy 13, Missouri 38; 94% win probability for Missouri. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:00 PM EDT

Georgia State at UCF

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotUCF −17.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginUCF by 16.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreGeorgia State 11 · UCF 41UCF by 29.7

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Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
UCF by 29.7

Georgia State 11, UCF 41; 97% win probability for UCF. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:00 PM EDT

UConn at Southern Miss

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotUConn −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot54.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginUConn by 3.6Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUConn 30 · Southern Miss 24UConn by 6.5

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3 of 3: UConn
  • Steven LassanUConn
  • Tyler SchusterUConn
  • Kyle WoodUConn
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UConn by 6.5

UConn 30, Southern Miss 24; 66% win probability for UConn. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Western Michigan at Rice

Current ATS cardRice
Latest spread snapshotWestern Michigan −9.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot43.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginWestern Michigan by 6.6Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreWestern Michigan 28 · Rice 18Western Michigan by 10.4

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Current Week 3 spread cardRice +9.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+6.6
Gap
2.91 pts
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3 of 3: Western Michigan
  • Steven LassanWestern Michigan
  • Tyler SchusterWestern Michigan
  • Kyle WoodWestern Michigan
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Western Michigan by 10.4

Western Michigan 28, Rice 18; 74% win probability for Western Michigan. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:00 PM EDT

Nevada at Middle Tennessee

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotNevada −3.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginNevada by 4.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNevada 31 · Middle Tennessee 20Nevada by 11.3

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3 of 3: Nevada
  • Steven LassanNevada
  • Tyler SchusterNevada
  • Kyle WoodNevada
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Nevada by 11.3

Nevada 31, Middle Tennessee 20; 76% win probability for Nevada. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:00 PM EDT

Ohio at South Alabama

Current ATS cardSouth Alabama
Latest spread snapshotSouth Alabama −6.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot48.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginSouth Alabama by 10.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreOhio 23 · South Alabama 27South Alabama by 4.5

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Current Week 3 spread cardSouth Alabama −6.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
−10.0
Gap
3.51 pts
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Split decision
  • Steven LassanSouth Alabama
  • Tyler SchusterOhio
  • Kyle WoodSouth Alabama
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South Alabama by 4.5

Ohio 23, South Alabama 27; 61% win probability for South Alabama. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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Georgia Southern at Jacksonville State

Current ATS cardGeorgia Southern
Latest spread snapshotJacksonville State −3.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot52.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginGeorgia Southern by 0.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreGeorgia Southern 27 · Jacksonville State 29Jacksonville State by 2.0

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Current Week 3 spread cardGeorgia Southern +3.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−0.7
Gap
4.17 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Jacksonville State
  • Steven LassanJacksonville State
  • Tyler SchusterJacksonville State
  • Kyle WoodJacksonville State
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Jacksonville State by 2.0

Georgia Southern 27, Jacksonville State 29; 55% win probability for Jacksonville State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

LSU at Ole Miss

Current ATS cardHold
Latest spread snapshotLSU −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot58.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginLSU by 10.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreLSU 29 · Ole Miss 22LSU by 6.3

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Current Week 3 spread cardHold

LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded from doubtful to questionable Thursday. His status and effectiveness remain uncertain, and the model margin has no injury adjustment. Condition source ↗

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Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
LSU by 6.3

LSU 29, Ole Miss 22; 65% win probability for LSU. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

New Mexico at Oklahoma

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotOklahoma −21.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot45.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginOklahoma by 20.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNew Mexico 16 · Oklahoma 33Oklahoma by 16.7

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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Oklahoma
  • Steven LassanOklahoma
  • Tyler SchusterOklahoma
  • Kyle WoodOklahoma
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Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Oklahoma by 16.7

New Mexico 16, Oklahoma 33; 85% win probability for Oklahoma. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

BYU at Colorado State

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotBYU −17.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot52.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginBYU by 16.3Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreBYU 35 · Colorado State 14BYU by 21.1

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Current Week 3 spread cardPass

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Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
BYU by 21.1

BYU 35, Colorado State 14; 91% win probability for BYU. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

Colorado at Northwestern

Current ATS cardColorado
Latest spread snapshotNorthwestern −3.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot47.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginNorthwestern by 1.6Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreColorado 21 · Northwestern 28Northwestern by 6.6

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Current Week 3 spread cardColorado +3.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+1.6
Gap
1.92 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Colorado
  • Steven LassanColorado
  • Tyler SchusterColorado
  • Kyle WoodColorado
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Northwestern by 6.6

Colorado 21, Northwestern 28; 66% win probability for Northwestern. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

West Virginia at Virginia

Current ATS cardVirginia
Latest spread snapshotVirginia −10.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot53.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginVirginia by 15.5Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreWest Virginia 20 · Virginia 30Virginia by 9.7

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Current Week 3 spread cardVirginia −10.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−15.5
Gap
4.99 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Virginia
  • Steven LassanVirginia
  • Tyler SchusterVirginia
  • Kyle WoodVirginia
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Virginia by 9.7

West Virginia 20, Virginia 30; 73% win probability for Virginia. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

Virginia Tech at Maryland

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotVirginia Tech −32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot53.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginVirginia Tech by 3.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreVirginia Tech 26 · Maryland 25Virginia Tech by 1.5

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Current Week 3 spread cardPass

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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Virginia Tech
  • Steven LassanVirginia Tech
  • Tyler SchusterVirginia Tech
  • Kyle WoodVirginia Tech
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Virginia Tech by 1.5

Virginia Tech 26, Maryland 25; 54% win probability for Virginia Tech. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:30 PM EDT

Michigan State at Notre Dame

Current ATS cardMichigan State
Latest spread snapshotNotre Dame −29.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot51.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginNotre Dame by 25.7Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreMichigan State 13 · Notre Dame 41Notre Dame by 27.9

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Current Week 3 spread cardMichigan State +30

Michigan State is 2–0 and rushed for 258 yards against Eastern Michigan. Notre Dame is also 2–0; our projected margin makes the Irish a smaller favorite than the line.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
+25.7
Gap
4.32 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Notre Dame
  • Steven LassanNotre Dame
  • Tyler SchusterNotre Dame
  • Kyle WoodNotre Dame
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Notre Dame by 27.9

Michigan State 13, Notre Dame 41; 96% win probability for Notre Dame. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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7:45 PM EDT

Kennesaw State at Tennessee

Current ATS cardTennessee
Latest spread snapshotTennessee −35.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot60.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginTennessee by 39.1Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreKennesaw State 12 · Tennessee 45Tennessee by 33.4

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Current Week 3 spread cardTennessee −35.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−39.1
Gap
3.62 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Tennessee
  • Steven LassanTennessee
  • Tyler SchusterTennessee
  • Kyle WoodTennessee
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Tennessee by 33.4

Kennesaw State 12, Tennessee 45; 98% win probability for Tennessee. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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50
8:00 PM EDT

UTSA at Texas

Current ATS cardTexas
Latest spread snapshotTexas −30.32 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot58.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginTexas by 35.2Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUTSA 16 · Texas 41Texas by 25.4

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Current Week 3 spread cardTexas −30

Texas is 2–0 and hosts a UTSA team that opened 2–0 for the first time since 2021. The forecast makes Texas a larger favorite than this long spread.

Book
Bovada
Projected line
−35.2
Gap
5.22 pts
Availability and weather

Texas guard Trevor Goosby is listed questionable; recheck the offensive line near kickoff.

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3 of 3: Texas
  • Steven LassanTexas
  • Tyler SchusterTexas
  • Kyle WoodTexas
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Texas by 25.4

UTSA 16, Texas 41; 94% win probability for Texas. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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51
8:00 PM EDT

Arkansas State at TCU

Current ATS cardTCU
Latest spread snapshotTCU −18.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot56.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginTCU by 20.4Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreArkansas State 17 · TCU 38TCU by 20.9

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Current Week 3 spread cardTCU −18.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−20.4
Gap
1.85 pts
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TCU by 20.9

Arkansas State 17, TCU 38; 90% win probability for TCU. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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52
8:00 PM EDT

UAB at Louisiana

Current ATS cardLouisiana
Latest spread snapshotLouisiana −7.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot55.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginLouisiana by 10.6Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreUAB 23 · Louisiana 36Louisiana by 13.2

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Current Week 3 spread cardLouisiana −7.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−10.6
Gap
3.12 pts
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Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Louisiana
  • Steven LassanLouisiana
  • Tyler SchusterLouisiana
  • Kyle WoodLouisiana
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Louisiana by 13.2

UAB 23, Louisiana 36; 80% win probability for Louisiana. This is a score projection, not a bet.

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53
10:00 PM EDT

James Madison at San Diego State

Current ATS cardPass
Latest spread snapshotSan Diego State −1.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot46.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginSan Diego State by 0.1Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreJames Madison 26 · San Diego State 24James Madison by 2.0

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Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardPass

The current Week 3 spread card passes this matchup.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
Split decision
  • Steven LassanSan Diego State
  • Tyler SchusterJames Madison
  • Kyle WoodJames Madison
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
James Madison by 2.0

James Madison 26, San Diego State 24; 55% win probability for James Madison. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
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Northern Illinois at Arizona

Current ATS cardArizona
Latest spread snapshotArizona −33.82 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.3Consensus
Latest All Takes marginArizona by 40.4Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNorthern Illinois 10 · Arizona 40Arizona by 29.7

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardArizona −33.5

Arizona remains a sizable home favorite, and the forecast makes that margin larger than the current line against Northern Illinois.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−40.4
Gap
6.91 pts
Availability and weather

Arizona receiver G. Richardson is listed out; receiver S. Brennan and running back C. Warren III are questionable.

Tucson heat remains a consideration even with an evening kickoff.

Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Arizona
  • Steven LassanArizona
  • Tyler SchusterArizona
  • Kyle WoodArizona
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Arizona by 29.7

Northern Illinois 10, Arizona 40; 97% win probability for Arizona. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
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North Dakota State at Sacramento State

Current ATS cardSacramento State
Latest spread snapshotNorth Dakota State −272 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot50.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginNorth Dakota State by 20.0Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreNorth Dakota State 37 · Sacramento State 14North Dakota State by 23.4

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardSacramento State +27.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+20
Gap
7.50 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: North Dakota State
  • Steven LassanNorth Dakota State
  • Tyler SchusterNorth Dakota State
  • Kyle WoodNorth Dakota State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
North Dakota State by 23.4

North Dakota State 37, Sacramento State 14; 93% win probability for North Dakota State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
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Purdue at UCLA

Current ATS cardUCLA
Latest spread snapshotUCLA −142 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot52.5Consensus
Latest All Takes marginUCLA by 16.8Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scorePurdue 20 · UCLA 33UCLA by 12.8

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardUCLA −14

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
−16.8
Gap
2.81 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: UCLA
  • Steven LassanUCLA
  • Tyler SchusterUCLA
  • Kyle WoodUCLA
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
UCLA by 12.8

Purdue 20, UCLA 33; 79% win probability for UCLA. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗
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Fresno State at San José State

Current ATS cardSan José State
Latest spread snapshotFresno State −6.52 books · consensus
Latest total snapshot49.8Consensus
Latest All Takes marginFresno State by 3.3Week 3 game forecast
SP+ scoreFresno State 29 · San José State 19Fresno State by 9.2

All Takes

Our calls

Current Week 3 spread cardSan José State +6.5

The projected margin clears the saved spread.

Book
DraftKings
Projected line
+3.3
Gap
3.18 pts
Early Week 3 totals cardNo published call

This matchup is outside the issued All Takes totals card. The later market total appears above.

Outside predictions

How others see it

Athlon SportsThree staff picks
3 of 3: Fresno State
  • Steven LassanFresno State
  • Tyler SchusterFresno State
  • Kyle WoodFresno State
Week 3 staff sheet ↗
Bill Connelly’s SP+Published Week 3 score
Fresno State by 9.2

Fresno State 29, San José State 19; 72% win probability for Fresno State. This is a score projection, not a bet.

Week 3 score sheet ↗

Source notes

The calls keep their original meaning.

All Takes. The game margin, top-row market, 39 spread picks and 1 hold come from the current Week 3 forecast and spread card. The 39 totals picks preserve a separate early 18-game card. Spread odds were not captured, and this exact Week 3 selection rule has no historical betting record.

Cover 3. The four main hosts listed 50 relevant plays across 30 games. Spread, total, first-half, team-total and moneyline plays retain the prices in the Sept. 17 recap. One Indiana first-half sign is reproduced exactly as listed in that recap and should be checked against the episode before use. The dentist and producer segments are excluded from this host list.

Athlon and SP+. Steven Lassan, Tyler Schuster and Kyle Wood each picked a winner for every game here. Bill Connelly’s Week 3 SP+ sheet supplies the score, margin and win probability for all 57. Winner picks and score projections are not ATS recommendations.

Lines, availability and weather can change before kickoff. Check the current price and conditions before acting on any selection.

Cover 3 episode ↗Cover 3 pick recap ↗Athlon staff picks ↗SP+ Week 3 sheet ↗