Dude, Week 3 of college football is officially here, and trust me, it’s packed with some absolute must-watch games. Lane Kiffin heading back to Oxford for LSU-Ole Miss? That’s gonna be wild! But beyond that prime-time clash, we’ve got some serious conference matchups where teams are gonna make an early statement. FOX Sports’ crew just dropped their expert picks, and there are some spicy takes you absolutely gotta see before kickoff this weekend.
Houston’s Rushing Attack Looks Legit, But Can They Upset Lubbock?
Friday night kicks off with a massive showdown: No. 13 Texas Tech vs. No. 22 Houston. The Cougars are rolling with an experienced roster, and their rushing attack has been absolutely formidable, dropping at least 225 rushing yards in each of their first two games. Makhi Hughes has been gashing defenses, and RJ Young is actually picking Houston to pull off a remarkable upset, even as a top-25 team. That’s a bold call!
But here’s the kicker: Lubbock is a tough place to play. Michael Cohen is pointing to that elite home environment, fueled by NIL, as the real difference maker for the Red Raiders. Laken Litman also sees Texas Tech taking the win, snagging their biggest conference victory so far. Ben Portnoy, however, highlights that Texas Tech lost a ton of top-end defensive players from last year, and it’s shown. He thinks that’s the difference on Saturday and Houston scores a big-time win. So, it’s pretty split, but most of the experts are leaning on Tech’s home-field advantage to carry them through.
Cutter Boley Is A Problem, And Arizona State Is Riding High
Then you’ve got the international flair: Kansas and Arizona State are battling it out in London for “Big Noon Kickoff” at Wembley Stadium. And honestly, all eyes are on Arizona State’s quarterback, Cutter Boley. This dude leads the entire Big 12 with a ridiculous 641 passing yards and eight touchdowns through just two games! The experts are loving him, saying he’s consistent, precise, and looks like a natural fit in Kenny Dillingham’s scheme. He even helped the Sun Devils give Texas A&M a serious scare.
On the other side, Kansas might be looking at a potential letdown after an emotional rivalry game last week against Missouri. Every single expert, from RJ Young to Ben Portnoy, is riding with Arizona State in this one. When you have a QB like Boley lighting it up like this, it’s hard to argue. The Sun Devils are definitely looking to bounce back from their Texas A&M loss with a conference win.
Georgia’s Dominance Continues
And finally, you’ve got the absolute juggernaut that is No. 2 Georgia heading to Arkansas. These Dawgs have been on an absolute rampage, dropping an insane 133 points in their first two games alone. RJ Young isn’t even blinking on this one, picking Georgia to cover that massive 24.5-point spread. Even if the Razorback defense plays lights out, their offense has a huge mountain to climb against this kind of firepower.
So, get ready for a wild Week 3, college football fans! With massive conference matchups and some surprising upset calls, this weekend is gonna be absolutely epic. You got Friday night action with Tech-Houston, then a full slate Saturday including the London game and Georgia’s continued dominance. You don’t wanna miss any of it!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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