Kansas State’s senior quarterback, Will Howard, showcased his skills during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Southeast Missouri, running in for a touchdown. College football’s Week 3 kicks off on Friday with a matchup between Virginia and Maryland. The opening odds for all the Week 3 games can be found below, along with some early picks. The standout game of the week sees #1 Georgia as a 27.5-point favorite over South Carolina. Let’s take a closer look at the opening odds and make some predictions.
The first game of Week 3 will feature former ACC rivals Maryland and Virginia. Maryland is coming off a 38-20 victory over Charlotte, while Virginia suffered a heartbreaking 36-35 loss to James Madison. Maryland opens as a 17.5-point favorite in this matchup.
Moving on to other games, Purdue opens as a 2.5-point favorite against Syracuse. However, despite their recent victory over Virginia Tech, the Orange have been dominant, outscoring their opponents 113-7 in the first two games. This spread seems off, and a strong case can be made for Syracuse to be favored.
One game to keep an eye on is the matchup between Kansas State and Missouri. Both teams have started the season with a 2-0 record. Kansas State’s Will Howard impressed with a performance of three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in their victory over Troy. Missouri, on the other hand, defeated Middle Tennessee State 23-19. Kansas State opens as a three-point favorite in this game.
It’s worth noting that #2 Michigan is the biggest opening favorite of the week, with a spread of 39.5 points against Bowling Green. The lowest spread of the week is a pick ’em between Fresno State and Arizona State.
Overall, there are some intriguing matchups in Week 3 of college football, with several teams looking to continue their winning ways. Don’t miss out on the action and make your bets now. Stay tuned for more updates and predictions throughout the week.
