College GameDay Week 3 Predictions
Key Matchups
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Lane Kiffin’s Return: Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss, particularly in the LSU showdown, is the highlight of Week 3 in college football.
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SMU vs. Louisville: Both teams are ranked and vying for ACC championship hopes, making this matchup potentially significant for the College Football Playoff picture.
Predictions from ESPN’s College GameDay
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North Carolina at Clemson:
- Predictions: Nick Saban is the only one backing Clemson at home, while others believe in North Carolina led by Bill Belichick.
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SMU at Louisville:
- Predictions: Pat McAfee believes SMU will win, differing from others who favor Louisville’s promising offense.
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NC State at Vanderbilt:
- Predictions: Everyone on GameDay picks Vanderbilt, especially with freshman quarterback Jared Curtis making his first start.
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Kentucky at Texas A&M:
- Predictions: The Aggies are unanimously favored due to home-field advantage.
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Mississippi State at South Carolina:
- Predictions: An exciting SEC showdown, with McAfee and Herbstreit leaning towards South Carolina, while others favor Mississippi State.
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Florida State at Alabama:
- Predictions: A pivotal game for Mike Norvell as Alabama holds a strong prediction advantage.
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Florida at Auburn:
- Predictions: Desmond Howard stands alone, believing Auburn will win, while others lean towards Florida.
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LSU at Ole Miss:
- Predictions: Nick Saban predicts an Ole Miss victory, while others see LSU triumphing.
Key Insights
- The predictions reflect a mix of confidence and uncertainty, with several close matchups that could impact playoff standings.
- The presence of big names like Morgan Freeman as a guest picker adds to the excitement of the analysis.
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