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ESPN College GameDay predicts winners for top Week 3 college football games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

ESPN College GameDay predicts winners for top Week 3 college football games

Summary

ESPN College GameDay visited Ole Miss for the top matchup of Week 3 as LSU faces Ole Miss. The panel, including Nick Saban and Desmond Howard, made predictions for several significant matchups. In the North Carolina versus Clemson game, Howard, McAfee, and Freeman selected North Carolina, while Saban opted for Clemson. The panel largely favored Louisville over SMU and Vanderbilt over NC State. Other notable picks include Texas A&M over Kentucky and Alabama over Florida State. The team also made selections for Mississippi State, Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. The panel's predictions highlight the competitive as the season continues.

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By the Numbers

•LSU plays Ole Miss in a key SEC matchup.
•North Carolina favored to win against Clemson by three panelists.
•Louisville expected to defeat SMU according to most selectors.
•Texas A&M chosen over Kentucky by the panel.
•Alabama is expected to beat Florida State.

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4:17 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN College GameDay picks top Week 3 games in college football

What they're saying

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ESPN College GameDay was on the road at Ole Miss, as the Rebels host LSU in a top-10 matchup. See who the panel believes wins the top Week 3 games.
— Yahoo Sports

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