College Football Gameday: Nick Saban’s Picks for Week 3

West Virginia (-1.5) @ Pittsburgh

West Virginia heads on the road for a battle in Pittsburgh. Despite being the road team, WVU enters as the favorite to steal a game on the road. Saban seems to think the same picking the Volunteers to beat the Panthers.

Pick: West Virginia

LSU (-6.5) @ South Carolina

The CFB GameDay crew traveled to Columbia, SC for this SEC showdown between the Tigers and Gamecocks. Saban knows these programs as well as anybody. While he did say South Carolina was one of the most improved football teams this season, he still puts his belief in LSU to win on the road.

Pick: LSU

Alabama (-15.5) @ Wisconsin

It wouldn’t be fitting for Saban to go against his grain and not pick the Crimson Tide, especially as heavy road favorites. All the former coach had to say was “Roll Tide Roll” when it was his time to select.

Pick: Alabama

Memphis @ Florida State (-6.5)

Florida State may be one of the most disappointing teams through the first two weeks, and both Saban and Pat McAfee have no faith in the Seminoles getting back on track this week. Picking Memphis to win on the road may seem bold, but the undefeated Tigers could be the safe pick despite being underdogs.

Pick: Memphis

Boston College @ Missouri (-14.5)

Missouri entered this matchup as heavy home favorites against a Boston College team that has turned heads through the first two weeks. Both teams entered this matchup undefeated, but only one will improve to 3-0. Saban chose to stick with his guns and pick the SEC squad to come out on top.

Pick: Missouri

Texas A&M (-3) @ Florida

The Aggies and Gators meet for a tough matchup in the swamp. With both teams dealing with some question marks at quarterback, this game could go either way. However, Saban puts his money on Florida to protect their home field in an in-conference matchup.

Pick: Florida

Oregon (-18.5) @ Oregon State

This matchup may not seem like a big one to some, but this in-state rivalry means a lot to both squads. However, Oregon enters with a top-ranked team and an explosive offense to pair with a dominant defense under Dan Lanning. Unsurprisingly, Saban opted to choose the Ducks to come out with a win.

Pick: Oregon

Tulane @ Oklahoma (-13.5)

Oklahoma enters this matchup as double-digit favorites against a scrappy Tulane team. The Sooners have high hopes for this season, and dropping a game at home to the Green Wave could get in the way of that. However, Saban doesn’t think Oklahoma will drop a home game, at least not to Tulane.

Pick: Oklahoma

Colorado (7.5) @ Colorado State

Colorado enters this matchup against Colorado State struggling at 0-2. Between the bad blood between these two programs, this game could be a toss-up. However, Saban predicts Deion Sanders and his team will get back on track with a road win.

Pick: Colorado

Notre Dame (-7.5) @ Purdue

Notre Dame is coming off one of the worst losses in program history against NIU. The Fighting Irish have the talent to be a top team in the nation this year, but they just can’t seem to put it all together. Despite the bad loss, Saban has faith Marcus Freeman gets his team back in the win column against Purdue.

Pick: Notre Dame

Washington State @ Washington (-4.5)

Entering this matchup, Washington is considered the betting favorite to win. But, the College Football Gameday crew doesn't seem to be as confident in the team’s odds. Saban and others selected WSU to pull off the upset on the road.

Pick: Washington State

West Virginia (-1.5) @ Pittsburgh

West Virginia heads on the road for a battle in Pittsburgh. Despite being the road team, WVU enters as the favorite to steal a game on the road. Saban seems to think the same picking the Volunteers to beat the Panthers.

Pick: West Virginia