The Week 2 slate was a weak one, but Week 3 is back with a vengeance, offering up a plethora of ranked matchups and fascinating conference battles.
I pick a side in my Week 3 ATS college football picks below.
College football picks against the spread for Week 3
| Matchup | Pick |
|---|---|
 Kansas State vs  Arizona |
(-1.5) |
 Wisconsin vs  Alabama |
(+21.5) |
 Clemson vs  Georgia Tech |
(-3.5) |
 Oregon vs  Northwestern |
(-27.5) |
 Georgia vs  Tennessee |
(-3.5) |
 South Florida vs  Miami |
(+17.5) |
 Ohio vs  Ohio State |
(-32.5) |
 Florida vs  LSU |
(+8.5) |
 Texas A&M vs  Notre Dame |
(-6.5) |
Lines courtesy of FanDuel.
Expert Week 3 CFB ATS picks
Kansas State vs Arizona (-1.5): Arizona -1.5
This very well could be the trap game of the week, but there is absolutely nothing point to Kansas State after falling to Army as a 16.5-point favorite, losing to Iowa State in Dublin, and scraping by North Dakota as a four-touchdown fave.
Read our full Kansas State vs. Arizona predictions.
Wisconsin vs Alabama (-21.5): Wisconsin +21.5
Alabama putting 73 on UL-Monroe does not mask its Week 1 issues, and with this spread beyond three touchdowns, I'll gladly take the points.
Read our full Wisconsin vs. Alabama predictions.
Clemson (-3.5) vs Georgia Tech: Clemson -3.5
Clemson was on upset alert as a 27.5-point favorite against Troy last week but handled business with a 24-0 second half. This is a short spread and a good spot for the Tigers to build some momentum.
Read our full Clemson vs. Georgia Tech predictions.
Oregon (-27.5) vs Northwestern: Oregon -27.5
Northwestern scored three points and lost by 20 to Tulane in Week 1. The lesson in there is to not overthink this game one bit.
Read our full Oregon vs. Northwestern predictions.
Georgia (-3.5) vs Tennessee: Georgia -3.5
Georgia has won this matchup eight years in a row and by an average of 24.9 points per game. There's nothing special enough about this game for me to look the other way now.
Read our full Georgia vs. Tennessee predictions.
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South Florida vs Miami (-17.5): South Florida +17.5
This is too many points for a team that just won at The Swamp and kicked off its season with back-to-back ranked wins as underdogs. Miami wins, but South Florida keeps it close.
Read our full South Florida vs. Miami predictions.
Ohio vs Ohio State (-32.5): Ohio State -32.5
Ohio is coming off a good win over West Virginia, but the Buckeyes — specifically their defense — have looked too sharp for this to be anything but a massive blowout.
Read our full Ohio vs. Ohio State predictions.
Florida vs LSU (-8.5): Florida +8.5
This is the ultimate buy-low spot for Florida after losing to South Florida as big faves last weekend. LSU wasn't particularly inspiring against LA Tech, and its No. 3 ranking is generous when you consider Clemson's struggles against Troy.
Read our full Florida vs. LSU predictions.
Texas A&M vs Notre Dame (-6.5): Notre Dame -6.5
Notre Dame enters Week 3 winless and well behind the eight-ball after losing to Miami in Week 1. I expect a focused, clinical performance from Marcus Freeman's squad in this game.
Read our full Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame predictions.
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