Week 3 College Football Predictions and Odds.The signature game of College Football Week-3 is top-ranked Southern Cal hosting No. 5 Ohio State. The hype machine for this game started cranking the moment last season ended; however, some of the luster surrounding the game came off following Ohio State’s struggling with Ohio University in Week-2. The Buckeyes needed a fourth quarter rally to win the game 26-14. The Trojans opened with a convincing 52-7 beat-down of Virginia on the road. USC easily covered the 20 1/2 favorites chalk against the Cavaliers. Online sportsbook LooseLines.com has USC favored in this game by a 10 ½ point chalk.
“This double-digit line has absolutely been influenced by the Buckeye’s struggling last week,” said Point-Spreads.com handicapper Reno Gold. “Had the Buckeyes pounded the Bobcats into oblivion in Week-2, we would have about a 3 ½-point line favoring USC.”
Point-Spreads.com prediction: Ohio State is losing its reputation as a national power and needs a win or at least a solid showing to quell those beliefs. While it will be difficult for OSU to win SU in the LA Coliseum, we think they could give the Trojans problems. Buckeyes cover +10 ½.
Week-3 kicks off Thursday night on ESPN with Rutgers hosting North Carolina. The Scarlet Knights stumbled in their opener Sep. 1 at Rutgers Stadium losing 24-7 to No. 25 Fresno State. The Tar Heels came out of a slug-fest with FCS member McNeese State Cowboys a 35-7 SU winner in their opening game. Looselines.com has Rutgers listed as a 5-point favorite in this game. Point-Spreads.com prediction: The Rutgers defense will be one of the best North Carolina faces all season. Rutgers will cover the 5-point spread.
The season continues Friday with a very good BIG EAST/BIG 12 match-up between Kansas and South Florida at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Oddsmakers like USF in this one having installed the Bulls favorite by a 3 ½ point chalk. Both KU and USF are 2-0 SU while going 1-1 ATS this season. ESPN2 will televise this game at 8:00 PM ET. Point-Spreads.com prediction: Kansas will win this game SU.
“We will play anyone anywhere,” has been the battle cry at Fresno State since coach Pat Hill came to campus back in the 90’s. And the WAC member Bulldogs have backed up those words too. The Bulldogs opened play in 2008 by beating Rutgers on the road SU 24-7 as a +3 ½ point ATS underdog. The No. 21 Bulldogs have a chance to make a statement in Week 3 when No. 10 Wisconsin travels to Fresno. The Bulldogs are listed as 1 ½ point underdogs to the Badgers at home. Point-Spreads.com prediction: Fresno State will challenge East Carolina for the official BCS Buster of 2008 with a win over Wisconsin.
No. 18 BYU will shoot for its second consecutive win over a PAC-10 program when UCLA visits LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday in Provo, Utah. The Cougars picked up a SU win at Washington last week after the Huskies failed on a long PAT attempt following a celebration penalty by quarterback Jake Locker. BYU came up short ATS as a 7 ½ point favorite in the 28-27 SU win. The Cougars are installed as 8 ½-point favorites for Saturday’s game with the Bruins. UCLA last played Sep. 1, upsetting Tennessee 27-24 SU and covering as a +7 ½-point home underdog. Point-Spreads.com prediction: UCLA shocks the Cougars covering +8 1/2 and winnnig SU.
Other great Week-3 college football predictons and odds.
Navy +2 at Duke…Midshipmen win SU.
Rice +7 at Vanderbilt…Commodores struggle but win SU. Owls cover +7
Mississippi State +10 ½ vs. Auburn…These Dogs will howl ATS but lose SU.
Nevada +26 ½ at Missouri…Even without their running back, Wolfpack is better than this. Just ask Texas Tech. Nevada covers ATS.
SMU +36 ½ at Texas Tech…Mustangs will score at least two touchdowns. For Tech to cover this ridiculous spread they will need to hang a mid-50’s score.
Arkansas +24 at Texas…Hogs will step up and cover but lose by 17. Hurricane Ike might force a postponement.
Georgia -7 at South Carolina…Dogs will bite in this revenge game.
Notre Dame +2 ½ vs. Michigan…this is a pillow fight that Irish like.
Tulane +13 vs. East Carolina…Pirates might let down a bit after huge wins in weeks 2-and-3. Green Wave cover second straight week.
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