No. 17 Miami (FL) at No. 18 Louisville (-2.5)– 7:30 p.m. on ABC: So much of Miamis offseason has been focused around the reality that it has altered its offense, but this is most likely the one video game from 2019 when it would gladly take the sort of offending performance fielded by the last planner and quarterback. From a betting viewpoint, you definitely consider the vengeance for Scott Satterfield and a Louisville defense that does not desire to get ashamed again, particularly on their home turf in primetime. I think Louisvilles offense is more dynamic than that of Miami, but the Hurricanes defense is an action ahead of the Cardinals unit, especially when it comes to playmakers on the defensive line. The tale of the tape is a wash, so Ill take the pet dog in what I expect to be a shootout of a game. Select: Miami (+2.5)– Chip Patterson
No. 23 Appalachian State (-4) at Marshall– 3:30 p.m. on CBS: Though Im a big fan of what the defensive-minded Doc Holliday has done at Marshall over his tenure, theyre going up versus a possible buzzsaw in an Appalachian State team with an offense that averaged nearly 39 points per video game a year back and returns its star quarterback Zac Thomas. Yes, the Mountaineers did get off to a slow start versus Charlotte last week while the Thundering Herd definitely dominated FCS Eastern Kentucky, however unless theres some unexpected inactives, Appalachian State brings in the much better group.
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The Citadel at No. 1 Clemson (-45.5)– 4 p.m. on ACC Network: Its tough to utilize last weeks outcome versus USF as a data point for comparison considering where the Bulls are in Year 1 with Jeff Scott and where Clemson with nearly a decade of ACC dominance under Dabo Swinney. Pick: The Citadel (+45.5)– Chip Patterson
While the SEC, Big Ten (and possibly Pac-12) have not yet began the 2020 college football season– and 16 video games have actually currently been canceled or held off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consisting of a trio of top-tier video games today– the sport is continuing Saturday with a handful of key games happening in Week 3. Consisted of is a matchup of newly-ranked AP Top 25 teams from the ACC along with 2 of the nations top 10 teams in action.
No. 17 Miami (FL) at No. 18 Louisville is the essential primetime matchup, though the day will open with No. 11 Oklahoma State being tested by Tulsa. No. 23 Appalachian State will get an uncommon chance to play a network game when it handles Marshall midday, and both No. 1 Clemson and No. 7 Notre Dame are in action.
Lets take an appearance at the biggest games on the schedule Saturday in addition to our choices and forecasts for what will transpire in those contests. Our CBS Sports college football experts have actually selected every video game both directly and against the spread, providing you ample chance to choose how to make your picks ahead of kickoff. All times Eastern
Tulsa at No. 11 Oklahoma State (-23)– Noon on ESPN: Ill give Philip Montgomerys program this: They dont provide up and might make life challenging for a team that neglects them. I just do not know if quarterback Zach Smith and Co. have what it requires to in fact win as a huge pet on the road. Could they cover? Perhaps. Ranked teams have not been incredible against the spread up until now in 2020. I believe Oklahoma State shows its not in the same tier as Iowa State and other Big 12 groups that had a hard time in Week 2. Pick: Oklahoma State -23– Ben Kercheval
Lets take a look at the biggest games on the schedule Saturday along with our choices and predictions for what will transpire in those contests. I think Oklahoma State shows its not in the same tier as Iowa State and other Big 12 groups that struggled in Week 2. Nor does it assist that safety Kyle Hamilton was banged up during the game, and I cant be sure how healthy hell be for this weekend. No. 23 Appalachian State (-4) at Marshall– 3:30 p.m. on CBS: Though Im a big fan of what the defensive-minded Doc Holliday has done at Marshall over his tenure, theyre going up versus a possible buzzsaw in an Appalachian State team with an offense that balanced almost 39 points per game a year back and returns its star quarterback Zac Thomas. No. 17 Miami (FL) at No. 18 Louisville (-2.5)– 7:30 p.m. on ABC: So much of Miamis offseason has been centered around the reality that it has altered up its offense, however this is most likely the one game from 2019 when it would gladly take the kind of offending efficiency fielded by the last coordinator and quarterback.
South Florida at No. 7 Notre Dame (-25.5)– 2:30 p.m. on USA Network: If there was one thing I removed from Notre Dames efficiency versus Duke last week, its that, while Kyren Williams looks to be the genuine deal, this offense simply does not appear really explosive. That makes it difficult to trust it as a preferred this large. Nor does it help that security Kyle Hamilton was banged up during the game, and I cant make sure how healthy hell be for this weekend. While South Floridas offense didnt light up the scoreboard last week, it should be kept in mind that 3 of the teams 4 touchdowns were scored in the very first half before the reserves were sent out in full-force. Ill take the points here. Select: South Florida (+25.5)– Tom Fornelli
