CFB Week 3, Sept 13 edition; top ten games & players to watch

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10. Duke (1-1) at Tulane (2-0), 8 p.m., ESPN2

It’s the Darian Mensah Bowl, as Duke’s pricey transfer quarterback returns to face his former team. Mensah has played well through two games, and the Blue Devils kept things close for a half before falling apart against Illinois

9. Arkansas (2-0) at No. 17 Ole Miss (2-0), 7 p.m., ESPN

8. Vanderbilt (2-0) at No. 11 South Carolina (2-0), 7:45 p.m., SEC Network

8. Vanderbilt (2-0) at No. 11 South Carolina (2-0), 7:45 p.m., SEC Network

This game might be ranked too low since it has sneaky potential to be one of the best matchups of the weekend, with a stellar quarterback battle between South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia.

7. Pitt (2-0) at West Virginia (1-1), 3:30 p.m., ESPN

6. No. 12 Clemson (1-1) at Georgia Tech (2-0), 12 p.m., ESPN

The skeptics are circling Clemson after the opening loss to LSU and an uninspiring win over Troy

5. Wisconsin (2-0) at No. 19 Alabama (1-1), 12 p.m., ABC

4. Florida (1-1) at No. 3 LSU (2-0), 7:30 p.m., ABC

This remains a big-time matchup despite Florida’s “Bull spit” meltdown against USF last weekend. Coach Billy Napier is right back on the hot seat, and games against Miami, Texas and Texas A&M are up next. The schedule is brutal for the Gators, which is why a home loss to USF immediately put their backs against the wall.

3. No. 18 USF (2-0) at No. 5 Miami (2-0), 4:30 p.m., The CW

2. No. 16 Texas A&M (2-0) at No. 8 Notre Dame (0-1), 7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock

This is a rematch of last year’s season-opening win for Notre Dame, which hasn’t played since its Week 1 loss to Miami. The Aggies have looked great against inferior competition through two games, and coach Mike Elko said quarterback Marcel Reed will be good to go after an injury last week. The question is how Reed, with seven passing touchdowns and zero interceptions, handles a touted Irish secondary. A rested Notre Dame offense needs to get running back Jeremiyah Love going after just 33 rushing yards against the Hurricanes, and avoid the depths of an 0-2 hole to start the season.

1. No. 6 Georgia (2-0) at No. 15 Tennessee (2-0), 3:30 p.m., ABC

This should be a revealing matchup for both teams. Early returns suggest that Tennessee won its offseason QB trade with UCLA, but how will Joey Aguilar look against a Georgia defense that has had Josh Heupel’s number in recent years? Similarly, the Dawgs and QB Gunner Stockton need to get things cooking on offense to be considered a true title contender. The Vols have more to prove in this one,

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# Could Oklahoma State tab Oklahoma’s OC to replace Mike Gundy? What we’re hearing in Week 3

As the situation at Oklahoma State continues to deteriorate, people at rival Oklahoma are a little worried the Cowboys could come after the Sooners’ first-year offensive coordinator to replace Mike Gundy.

After a tumultuous offseason that included a standoff with Oklahoma State’s board of regents and a $1 million reduction in salary, Gundy’s 21st season as the head coach at his alma mater has gotten off to a brutal start.

Last week, after Gundy made headlines with comments about how much Oregon is paying its players, his Cowboys were embarrassed 69-3 by Dan Lanning’s Ducks.

The blowout loss was the worst of Gundy’s coaching career, topping the 52-0 beatdown Oklahoma State got from Colorado to end last season with a 3-9 record — also a low mark of his career.

Gundy, who has a $15 million buyout, entered the season on a hot seat, and it has only gotten hotter. Who could follow him in Stillwater?

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11 am games suck

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# Five 2026 NFL Draft prospects who have been early-season surprises
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Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

Week 3 game: at Northwestern, noon ET

There’s no way around it — Moore struggled mightily at UCLA in 2023. But he was a true freshman with inconsistent help around him. He transferred to Oregon last season, sat behind Dillon Gabriel and received a graduate-level course in how to play quarterback.

With Gabriel now in the NFL, Moore has taken over as the Ducks’ starter and is fulfilling the promise expected of a five-star recruit.

Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati

Week 3 game: vs Northwestern St., 3:30 p.m. ET

Golday had a draftable grade heading into the season, so it’s not like he came out of nowhere. But his quick start has been a welcome surprise for evaluators.

When you understand his journey, though, that jump should come as less of a shock.

Joshua Josephs, edge, Tennessee

Week 3 game: vs. Georgia, 3:30 p.m. ET

Pass rushers are always highly coveted by the league, and Josephs has shown he can consistently affect backfield action. Through two games, he leads the Volunteers in sacks (two) and pressures (seven).

At 6-3, 237, Josephs doesn’t have an ideal frame for edge work at the next level, but he is long-levered (34 3/4-inch arms) with burst out of his stance and violence in his hands to blow through blockers. His aggressive play style also allows him to make plays versus the run.

Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor

Week 3 game: vs. Samford, noon ET

Robertson has taken an interesting journey of his own to this point. A former baseball-focused athlete, he started out playing QB for Mike Leach at Mississippi State before transferring to Baylor, where he emerged as the starter last season. He has been far from perfect through two games but has taken a positive step from last season.

Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma

Week 3 game: at Temple, noon ET

If you are unfamiliar with Kanak, it is perfectly understandable. He lost his starting linebacker job in 2024 and was viewed as a special teams-only prospect who might be worth an eventual NFL camp invite. However, Kanak made the transition to tight end during spring practices, and the senior has been a bright spot for the Sooners.

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Are there any Wisconsin fans on this board?

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He’s one of the names I’ve heard, for sure, but one of many.

Also Hines Ward, Mack Leftwich, Mike Shanahan (the younger, unrelated one), Brennan Marion, etc… I’ve even heard they might make a play for Tashard Choice for his recruiting prowess, but Choice needs to tell them to get lost. The whole job is a sunk cost.

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There are WAY too many Packers jerseys here

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Indiana’s OC? Do it!

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That’s one of the rumors, yeah.

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Total home run but he may have better options tbh.

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Sigh… I’m sure he will

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I’ve seen multiple Packers Parsons jerseys fml.

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So the Alabama fan base has some poser bandwagon fans? I’m shocked I tell you.

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There’s a ton of Wisconsin fans here. I’m impressed.

I had no idea they traveled this well.

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Well this game is on crack

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Man what the hell happened to Dabo as a coach? I get that he was never the greatest, but the guy won two natties. Beat Saban. With as much talent as they’ve got he can’t be struggling so much to beat Troy and Georgia Tech.

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Barham..

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Have you ever been to Wisconsin? :slight_smile:

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He was only good when the Baptist church was handing out bags that exceeded what other schools were paying.

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But talent-wise the two schools they beat were on the level. And Saban >>>>>>>> Dabo