Clemson and Ohio State secure wins in Week 3 of college football
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
In Week 3 of the college football season, Clemson defeated North Carolina 28-20, overcoming a weather delay and scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. Ohio State bounced back from a loss, dominating Kent State 59-3. Other notable results included Michigan's 52-17 victory over UTEP and Indiana's 38-0 win against Western Kentucky. Florida State and NC State faced setbacks, losing to Alabama and Vanderbilt, respectively. The AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches Poll will be updated reflecting these results.
- •Clemson tops North Carolina 28-20 after a weather delay
- •Ohio State routs Kent State 59-3
- •Michigan wins 52-17 against UTEP
- •Florida State loses 50-36 to Alabama
- •NC State falls short against Vanderbilt
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — College football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for SEC
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — College football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for ACC
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — College football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for Big Ten
"How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 3 be reflected in the updated Week 4 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
"Here's a look at where SEC teams fit into the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 after Week 3 of the college football season:
"Here's a look at where ACC teams fit into the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 after Week 3 of the college football season:
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:02 AMCollege football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for SEC
Here's a look at where SEC teams fit into the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 after Week 3 of the college football season:
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:07 AMCollege football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for ACC
Here's a look at where ACC teams fit into the updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 after Week 3 of the college football season:
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:06 AMCollege football rankings after Week 3: Updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 for Big Ten
How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 3 be reflected in the updated Week 4 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
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