TJ Inman

NCAAF Week 3 Preview: Can Colorado Overcome Oregon?

<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Here is what the college football playoff bracket would look like today.</li>
<li>Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, and Texas are the top four teams as of today (September 12, 2023).</li>
</ul>
<p>The 2023 college football season is essentially a quarter complete, and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. There was only one minor change to the top four teams after this weekend&#8217;s results as Texas jumped up to No. 3, swapping with Florida State, who dropped to No. 4. This weekend will likely see some significant shake-up in the top ten as Ohio State plays Notre Dame, Florida State travels to Clemson, Iowa plays Penn State and Colorado battles Oregon. It will be a massive Saturday for college football.</p>
<p>Several teams have good <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">college football championship odds</a>, which will change significantly over the year.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how the playoff would look if the season ended today.</p>
<h2>College Football Playoff Bracket</h2>
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%;">Rose Bowl &#8211; January 1, 2023</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">No. 2 &#8211; Michigan vs. No. 3 &#8211; Texas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%;">Sugar Bowl &#8211; January 1, 2023</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">No. 1 &#8211; Georgia vs. No. 4 &#8211; Florida State</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The first semifinal would pit the No. 1 team in the country and the defending champions, Georgia Bulldogs, against the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles in the Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs survived a scare against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Athens. UGA trailed 14-3 at halftime, but the defensive pressure from Georgia&#8217;s defensive line wore down the porous South Carolina offensive line and prevented quarterback Spencer Rattler from getting anything going in the second half. Georgia is No. 1 until someone knocks them off, and the Bulldogs&#8217; schedule will not offer many challenges. Still, there are concerns about the UGA offense and whether they have any difference-makers in the running game. Florida State, sitting in the playoff picture after a great win over LSU in Week 1, also survived a scare. They defeated Boston College 31-29 at Chestnut Hill and were aided by 18 penalties called against the Eagles. FSU was outgained and struggled to contain BC&#8217;s quarterback when he scrambled or left the pocket to throw. The Seminoles must refocus as a trip to Death Valley awaits this Saturday at noon.</p>
<p>The other semifinal would pit the Michigan Wolverines against the Texas Longhorns in Pasadena. Michigan appears to have taken the first three weeks as preseason contests, coasting in reasonably unimpressive fashion against vastly inferior opposition. They have not needed anything close to their fastball and have yet to be tested. The Wolverines have talent at every level, and the Michigan coaching staff has said they could have nearly 30 players drafted in the upcoming NFL Draft. Unfortunately, we will not know what Michigan offers until October 7, when they travel to Minnesota. Still, at least this Saturday will have them playing a conference foe as they take on 3-0 Rutgers. Their opponent would be the No. 3 Texas Longhorns. Texas has one of the best wins of the season, a victory at Alabama. It&#8217;s unclear what precisely the Crimson Tide will accomplish this season with their issues at quarterback, but that win unquestionably has staying power. Texas was tied with Wyoming at the end of the third quarter before outscoring the Cowboys 21-0 to close the game. Wyoming&#8217;s defense deserves a lot of credit as they held the Longhorns to just 316 yards of offense, and Wyoming&#8217;s offense dominated the ball, securing 39 minutes of possession. Texas enters Big 12 play with games against Baylor and Kansas, precluding a clash with Oklahoma on October 7.</p>
<h2>When is the 2023 College Football Playoff?</h2>
<p>The semifinals will occur at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on New Year&#8217;s Day. The first contest will begin at 5:00 p.m. ET, and the second game will kick off at 8:45 p.m. ET so that you can ring in the New Year with the four best teams in the country. The semifinal winners will battle for the National Championship on January 8, 2023.</p>
<div class="grid-container betmgm-block">
<div class="grid-x grid-margin-x">
<div class="cell large-8 large-offset-2">
<h2>College Football Betting at BetMGM</h2>
<p>There&#8217;s never a break in football betting at BetMGM.</p>
<p>From off-season futures like <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/heisman-trohpy-odds-favorites-to-win-bm06/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heisman Trophy </a>and <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/college-football-national-championship-odds-bm06/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">national championship odds</a> to in-season betting like spreads, over/under totals, and <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports/football-11/betting/usa-9/college-football-211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">college football live betting</a> odds, there are always college football betting opportunities for everyone.</p>
<p>Visit the sportsbook today to start betting!</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>


College Football Playoff Bracket if the 2023 Season Ended Today

The Edmonton Oilers are once again trailing early in Game 2 of their playoff series vs. the Vegas Golden Knights, but now is the time to bet them at +175.

The Edmonton Oilers Game Betting Tips: Conquer the Odds!

Despite early setbacks and penalties, the Edmonton Oilers have rallied, scoring 5 straight wins to overcome initial struggles in the 2025 NHL playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers' Winning Streak Despite Early Setbacks

The Vegas Golden Knights must capitalize on back-to-back power plays to maintain momentum against the Edmonton Oilers, who you know are going to score.

Vegas Golden Knights: Key Power Play Opportunities

LATEST VIDEOS

Nick Saban,Jordan Travis,Keon Coleman,Brock Bowers,Carson Beck,Devin Brown,Kyle McCord,Spencer Rattler,Quinn Ewers,Xavier Worthy,Alabama Crimson Tide,Tuscaloosa  AL,SEC,I-A,Florida State Seminoles,Tallahassee  FL,ACC,Georgia Bulldogs,Athens  GA,LSU Tigers,Baton Rouge  LA,Michigan Wolverines,Ann Arbor  MI,Big Ten,Ohio State Buckeyes,Columbus  OH,South Carolina Gamecocks,Columbia  SC,Texas Longhorns,Austin  TX,Big 12,Washington Huskies,Seattle  WA,Pac-12

keywords

twitter:card

twitter:title

https://sg-images-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/thumnbail-webp/article/1841776-1920x1080.webp?v=1746772394

twitter:image

thumbnail

google

The NCAAF semifinals will occur at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day. The winners will meet for the national championship on January 8, 2023.

description

expires

robots

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 10 Players in the CFB Transfer Portal

Ranking the Top 40 Players Available in the 2025 College Football Transfer Portal

Top 80 College Football Quarterbacks for the 2025 Season

NIL 2025 College Football Top 60 Rankings

College Football 2025 Spring Transfer Portal: Top 30 Committed Players

Top 60 Wide Receivers for the 2025 College Football Season

Top 65 Running Backs for the 2025 College Football Season

Ranking the Top 55 College Football Safeties for 2025

Top 10 Players Who Committed in the CFB Transfer Portal Over the Weekend

Top 15 Available Players in College Football Spring Transfer Portal

Comment

Home

Articles

SportsGrid is your source for the best sports bets today. Watch SportsGrid for live sports news coverage, scores, odds, moneylines, sports betting tips & more.

sportsgrid.com

Ferrall Coast To Coast

College Football Today

NFL Pro Football Today

Bare Knuckle Fighting Main Event

The Early Line Live

SportsRage Tonight Live

NewsWire Live

The Bostonian Vs. The Book

Bare Knuckle Fighting Knuckle Up

MODUS Super Series Darts

Gametime Decisions Live

Fantasy Sports Today

The Smylie Kaufman Show

NHL Today

Ferrall Coast To Coast From Super Bowl Week

Ferrall Coast To Coast Live From Super Bowl Week

NFL Super Bowl Pro Football Today

2025 NFL Draft Special

OUR SHOWS

Exploring the MLB West: Mariners, A's, Astros, Rangers—analyzing run differentials and core team strengths. Matt Lutovsky joins to break down the division.

Exploring the AL West's Four-Team Race After the Opening Month

AL East twist: Yankees dominate subtly, Red Sox and Rays challenge. Orioles falter. Long season ahead for all. Matt Lutovsky joins to break down the race.

AL East Division Race: Yankees and Red Sox Sit Atop

Aaron Judge tops AL MVP odds, leading Alex Bregman and Cal Raleigh after their standout seasons. Matt Lutovsky joins to break down why the race might be over.

Exploring Current AL MVP Odds: Is Aaron Judge the Clear Winner?

2025's top AL pitchers: Max Fried shines with Yankees; Tyler Mahle impresses with standout skills. Matt Lutovsky joins to break down who is worth a wager.

AL Cy Young Race Heats Up Between 4 Elite Starters

LATEST SPORTSGRID VIDEOS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on and how to watch SportsGrid today.

Where to Watch SportsGrid | How to Watch SportsGrid | SportsGrid

Samsung TV Plus

Roku TV

FireTV

LG Channels

Vizio

Xiaomi

VIDAA

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Connected TV’s

FREE ON MY TV

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube TV

FuboTV

Plex

Sling Tv

FreeCast

Local Now

Stremium

Rad TV

Free Live Sports

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Streaming services

LIVE STREAMING SERVICES

Sirius XM

Sports.Tv

YouTube

Download the new SportsGrid app, watch on SportsGrid.com or our YouTube Channel

WEB/MOBILE

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following platforms

ALL PARTNERS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on:

WHERE TO WATCH SPORTSGRID

Sports Betting

Sportsbook Promos

Social Casinos