Get ready for another packed slate of games featuring college football Week 3 action. It kicks off with a handful of matchups on Thursday and Friday nights, setting the stage for a packed Saturday that features many of the top 25 teams in action.
Featured games include South Carolina taking on defending national champion Georgia, an SEC showdown between Tennessee and Florida, and a nightcap of Colorado State facing off with Colorado, the early season must-see team. Read on for a betting preview and a look at the latest and best college football Week 3 odds.
College football Week 3 odds
The odds for this week’s games are in the table below. You can change the type of bet or legal state via the drop-down menu. Click the odds to be directed to the sportsbook offering that line. Promos from top sports betting sites are available for new customers.
- Army () at Texas-San Antonio ()
- Virginia () at Maryland ()
- Utah State () at Air Force ()
- Penn State () at Illinois ()
- Louisville () at Indiana ()
- LSU () at Mississippi State ()
- Florida State () at Boston College ()
- Wake Forest () at Old Dominion ()
- Iowa State () at Ohio ()
- Liberty () at Buffalo ()
- Kansas State () at Missouri ()
- Georgia Southern () at Wisconsin ()
- Massachusetts () at Eastern Michigan ()
- Central Michigan () at Notre Dame ()
- Northwestern () at Duke ()
- Alabama () at South Florida ()
- FIU () at Connecticut ()
- San Diego State () at Oregon State ()
- Oklahoma () at Tulsa ()
- East Carolina () at Appalachian State ()
- South Carolina () at Georgia ()
- Western Michigan () at Iowa ()
- Minnesota () at North Carolina ()
- Louisiana-Monroe () at Texas A&M ()
- Tulane () at Southern Mississippi ()
College football Week 3 schedule
College football’s Week 3 schedule opens with a handful of contests on Thursday and Friday nights before ramping up Saturday. Here’s a look at three of the featured matchups:
South Carolina vs. Georgia betting preview
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 16
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: CBS
- South Carolina spread:
- Georgia spread:
- South Carolina moneyline:
- Georgia moneyline:
- Total: over/under
South Carolina enters at 1-1, having dropped its opener to North Carolina before rebounding with a double-digit win over Furman. Georgia has steamrolled its two opponents, taking down UT-Martin and Ball State by a combined score of 93-10. In all-time meetings, the Bulldogs hold a 54-19-2 advantage over the Gamecocks, including a 48-7 trouncing a season ago.
Tennessee vs. Florida betting preview
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 16
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Tennessee spread:
- Florida spread:
- Tennessee moneyline:
- Florida moneyline:
- Total: Over/under
Tennessee enters with a record of 2-0 with convincing victories over Virginia and Austin Peay. Joe Milton has been under center and is off to a solid start with seven total TDs. Florida has opened the season at 1-1, falling on the road to Utah and bouncing back with a home win over McNeese. In last year’s meeting, the Volunteers pulled out a 38-33 victory.
Colorado State vs. Colorado betting preview
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 16
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Colorado State spread:
- Colorado spread:
- Colorado State moneyline:
- Colorado moneyline:
- Total: Over/under
Colorado has been generating a ton of hype this season while getting off to a 2-0 start under head coach Deion Sanders, while his son, Shedeur Sanders, has been electric as QB1. The Buffaloes are huge favorites over Colorado State, a team they’ve defeated five straight times and lead 67-22-2 in all-time meetings.
Other notable Week 3 games and odds
In addition to those three, there are plenty of other games coming up in Week 3. As always, there are some paper mismatches on tap but also some interesting games from a betting perspective. Here are another 10 Saturday college football games:
| Game | Time/watch | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Florida State | 12 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Boston College | ABC | |||
| Penn State | 12 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Illinois | Fox | |||
| LSU | 12 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Mississippi State | ESPN | |||
| Central Michigan | 2:30 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Notre Dame | Peacock | |||
| Alabama | 3:30 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at South Florida | ABC | |||
| Minnesota | 3:30 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at North Carolina | ESPN | |||
| Western Kentucky | 4 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Ohio State | Fox | |||
| Washington | 5 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Michigan State | Peacock | |||
| Pittsburgh | 7:30 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at West Virginia | ABC | |||
| TCU | 8 p.m. ET | Over/under | ||
| at Houston | Fox |
College football Week 3 futures report
There has been some movement in the chase for the College Football Playoff. Defending champion Georgia is still the clear betting favorite. Michigan holds down second place, while Texas has surged upward following a road upset over Alabama. Ohio State and Florida State round out the top five in the latest odds.
Caleb Williams remains the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy as we get set for Week 3. USC is 2-0, and he has certainly done his part, throwing for 812 yards and racking up 13 total TDs. Behind the leader in betting odds, Texas QB Quinn Ewers, Florida State QB Jordan Travis, and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. are jockeying for second place.
