College Football Week 3: Predicting the Outcomes of Every Top 25 Game

(20) Utah Utes vs. Wyoming Cowboys

• Stadium: War Memorial Stadium
• Location: Laramie, WY
• Time: Saturday 8 p.m. ET
• Spread: Utah -23.5 | Total: 48.5
• Moneyline: Utah -3000 | Wyoming +1200

Utah's offense will be up to its usual antics, and the Cowboys will do their best to keep pace.

Predicted Outcome: Utah 42 - Wyoming 20

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(4) Oregon Ducks vs. Northwestern Wildcats

• Stadium: Martin Stadium
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Time: Saturday 12 p.m. ET
• Spread: Oregon -27.5 | Total: 48.5
• Moneyline: Oregon -8000 | Northwestern +2200

Oregon embarks on its first road test, which it will pass with flying colors.

Predicted Outcome: Oregon 42 - Northwestern 14

(13) Oklahoma Sooners vs. Temple Owls

• Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Time: Saturday 12 p.m. ET
• Spread: Oklahoma -21.5 | Total: 51.5
• Moneyline: Oklahoma -2800 | Temple +1160

People have seemingly forgotten about Oklahoma's recent woes. This is a classic letdown spot.

Predicted Outcome: Temple 27 - Oklahoma 24

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. (23) Michigan Wolverines

• Stadium: Michigan Stadium
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI
• Time: Saturday 12 p.m. ET
• Spread: Michigan -27.5 | Total: 42.5
• Moneyline: Michigan -7000 | Central Michigan +2000

Michigan hasn't looked great in either of its first two games. Still, the Big House is no joke.

Predicted Outcome: Michigan 27 - Central Michigan 20

Wisconsin Badgers vs. (19) Alabama Crimson Tide

• Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
• Time: Saturday 12 p.m. ET
• Spread: Alabama -20.5 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: Alabama -2000 | Wisconsin +980

A few years ago, this would have been considered a premier matchup, but Wisconsin has fallen by the wayside.

Predicted Outcome: Alabama 31 - Wisconsin 10

(12) Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

• Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Time: Saturday 12 p.m. ET
• Spread: Clemson -2.5 | Total: 52.5
• Moneyline: Clemson -150 | Georgia Tech +125

Clemson has fallen out of favor early this season, but their playoff hopes could be extinguished in Week 3.

Predicted Outcome: Georgia Tech 35 - Clemson 31

South Alabama Jaguars vs. (24) Auburn Tigers

• Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium
• Location: Auburn, AL
• Time: Saturday 12:45 p.m. ET
• Spread: Auburn -24.5 | Total: 55.5
• Moneyline: Auburn -3500 | South Alabama +1280

Auburn is desperately trying to reassert itself as a powerhouse. There will be work left to do after Week 3.

Predicted Outcome: Auburn 35 - South Alabama 21

(5) Georgia Bulldogs vs. (15) Tennessee Volunteers

• Stadium: Neyland Stadium
• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Georgia -4.5 | Total: 49.5
• Moneyline: Georgia -178 | Tennessee +146

Georgia faces a stiff challenge on Saturday and risks having its playoff spot jeopardized early. Vols prevail.

Predicted Outcome: Tennessee 28 - Georgia 27

Villanova Wildcats vs. (2) Penn State Nittany Lions

• Stadium: Beaver Stadium
• Location: University Park, PA
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Penn State -48.5 | Total: 55.5
• Moneyline: N/A

Penn State failed to cover in Week 2, but that doesn't diminish its convincing win. A similar outcome is expected against Villanova.

Predicted Outcome: Penn State 42 - Villanova 0

Oregon State Beavers vs. (21) Texas Tech Red Raiders

• Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Time: Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Texas Tech -23.5 | Total: 51.5
• Moneyline: Texas Tech -3000 | Oregon State +1200

Assuredly, this will be the highest-scoring game of the weekend, with Texas Tech cruising to victory.

Predicted Outcome: Texas Tech 52 - Oregon State 35

(14) Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves

• Stadium: Centennial Bank Stadium
• Location: Jonesboro, AR
• Time: Saturday 4 p.m. ET
• Spread: Iowa State -20.5 | Total: 55.5
• Moneyline: Iowa State -1700 | Arkansas State +890

Iowa State's defense will need to stand tall versus Arkansas State. Thankfully, that's been a strength this season.

Predicted Outcome: Iowa State 27 - Arkansas State 20

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. (25) Missouri Tigers

• Stadium: Memorial Stadium
• Location: Columbia, MO
• Time: Saturday 4 p.m. ET
• Spread: Missouri -27.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: Missouri -7000 | Louisiana +2000

Mizzou can strengthen its record, but that won't be of any consolation when it heads into conference play.

Predicted Outcome: Missouri 35 - Louisiana 14

UTEP Miners vs. (7) Texas Longhorns

• Stadium: DKR Texas Memorial Stadium
• Location: Austin, TX
• Time: Saturday 4:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: Texas -41.5 | Total: 51.5
• Moneyline: N/A

Texas still has something to prove, and that will come at UTEP's expense on Saturday.

Predicted Outcome: Texas 55 - UTEP 7

(18) South Florida Bulls vs. (5) Miami Hurricanes

• Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
• Location: Miami Gardens, FL
• Time: Saturday 4:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Miami -17.5 | Total: 57.5
• Moneyline: Miami -750 | South Florida +520

It seems inconceivable, but South Florida could start its season with three straight wins versus ranked opponents. But a late score relegates the Bulls to 2-1.

Predicted Outcome: Miami 27 - South Florida 25

Ohio Bobcats vs. (1) Ohio State Buckeyes

• Stadium: Ohio Stadium
• Location: Columbus, OH
• Time: Saturday 7 p.m. ET
• Spread: Ohio State -31.5 | Total: 51.5
• Moneyline: Ohio State -10000 | Ohio +2800

The Bobcats will hang around long enough to make Ohio State feel uncomfortable. But the Buckeyes pull away late.

Predicted Outcome: Ohio State 42 - Ohio 20

Western Michigan Broncos vs. (9) Illinois Fighting Illini

• Stadium: Memorial Stadium
• Location: Champaign, IL
• Time: Saturday 7 p.m. ET
• Spread: Illinois -27.5 | Total: 50.5
• Moneyline: Illinois -4500 | Western Michigan +1600

Next to the other Big Ten programs, Illinois is forgotten. Another convincing win doesn't elevate them to the elite.

Predicted Outcome: Illinois 51 - Western Michigan 14

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. (17) Ole Miss Rebels

• Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
• Location: Oxford, MS
• Time: Saturday 7 p.m. ET
• Spread: Ole Miss -7.5 | Total: 61.5
• Moneyline: Ole Miss -260 | Arkansas +210

Ole Miss tackles Kentucky in its SEC opener. The Rebels turn to their defense to secure the win.

Predicted Outcome: Ole Miss 27 - Kentucky 23

Florida Gators vs. (3) LSU Tigers

• Stadium: Tiger Stadium
• Location: Baton Rouge, LA
• Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: LSU -7.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: LSU -280 | Florida +225

An improved effort does nothing to boost Florida's chances versus LSU.

Predicted Outcome: LSU 27 - Florida 21

(16) Texas A&M Aggies vs. (8) Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Stadium: Notre Dame Stadium
• Location: South Bend, IN
• Time: Saturday 7:30 p.m. ET
• Spread: Notre Dame -6.5 | Total: 49.5
• Moneyline: Notre Dame -250 | Texas A&M +205

We're not sure where people think points will come from in this one. Notre Dame in a nail-biter.

Predicted Outcome: Notre Dame 17 - Texas A&M 13

Vanderbilt Commodores vs. (11) South Carolina Gamecocks

• Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Time: Saturday 7:45 p.m. ET
• Spread: South Carolina -4.5 | Total: 48.5
• Moneyline: South Carolina -178 | Vanderbilt +146

Vanderbilt is loaded with upset potential. The damn shame of it is that the Commodores faithful won't be able to throw the uprights in the river.

Predicted Outcome: Vanderbilt 17 - South Carolina 14

(20) Utah Utes vs. Wyoming Cowboys

• Stadium: War Memorial Stadium
• Location: Laramie, WY
• Time: Saturday 8 p.m. ET
• Spread: Utah -23.5 | Total: 48.5
• Moneyline: Utah -3000 | Wyoming +1200

Utah's offense will be up to its usual antics, and the Cowboys will do their best to keep pace.

Predicted Outcome: Utah 42 - Wyoming 20

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