Exciting college football matchups scheduled for Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The 2026 college football season enters Week 3 with several notable games scheduled for this weekend, including LSU at Ole Miss and Houston at Texas Tech. LSU, led by new head coach Lane Kiffin, seeks to maintain its undefeated status against Ole Miss, while Texas Tech aims to establish itself in the Big 12 against Houston. Other significant matchups include SMU at Louisville and Mississippi State at South Carolina. As more conference games approach, the outcomes could significantly influence playoff aspirations for several teams.
- •LSU faces Ole Miss in a highly anticipated rivalry game on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
- •Houston seeks revenge against Texas Tech in a crucial Big 12 clash on Friday at 7:00 p.m. CT.
- •SMU plays Louisville in an important ACC matchup on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
- •Mississippi State looks to continue its strong start against South Carolina on Saturday at 3:15 p.m. CT.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — 5 college football games you need to be watching in Week 3
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