College Football Odds Week 3: Spread, Lines, Trends for Every Top 25 Game

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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College Football Odds Week 3

College football odds for Week 3 feature a boatload of Top 25 games. Unfortunately, not a single ranked team is playing another ranked team.

But there are still some notable contests, including Coach Prime and his Colorado Buffaloes hosting Colorado State. And Alabama looks to pick up the pieces after an upset loss to Texas.

Here’s everything you need to know about the college football odds Week 3 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on college football Week 3 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates.

College Football Odds for Week 3

In-Progress Games for College Football Week 3

Colorado State vs No. 18 Colorado Odds

• Opening point spread: Colorado -23
• Opening moneyline: Colorado -2500/Colorado State +1100
• Opening total: Over/Under 59.5 points scored
• Time: 10 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 8:15 P.M. ET: Less than two hours before kickoff, Colorado has finally moved off -23.5, dipping a point to -22.5 at TwinSpires Sportsbook. The Buffs opened -23 and initially receded to -21.5, then climbed back to -23.5.

Spread ticket count is almost 3/1 and spread money 4/1 on Colorado.

"Early sharp play on Colorado State +23," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said. "Colorado has burned us the previous two weeks and is our biggest liability for the third straight weekend."

The total went from 59.5 to 59, then steadily stretched out to 63.5. Tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over at TwinSpires.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Colorado opened -20.5 Saturday at BetMGM, stretched to -22.5 Sunday and -23.5 Monday morning. The line then returned to Buffs -22.5 for about 24 hours, but it's been steady at -23.5 since Tuesday afternoon.

Spread action is obscenely one-sided, with 93% of tickets/95% of money on Colorado.

"In the least surprising news, the last big need of the week is once again Colorado’s opponent to cover," BetMGM trader Seamus Magee said.

In fact, at the moment for BetMGM, there are more spread bets on Colorado State-Colorado than on any of the 15 remaining NFL games this week. And Colorado is taking 2.5 times more spread bets than any other college football team in Week 3.

The total opened at 57.5, surged to 63 by this morning and is now 62.5. The Over is getting 70% of tickets/81% of money.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET THURSDAY: At the newly branded PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience, Colorado hasn't moved off the -23 opener this week. However, as in the previous two weeks, early spread play is almost entirely on the Buffaloes. Colorado is taking 90% of tickets/97% of money.

PointsBet's total is up to 61 from a 59 opener, with 73% of bets/95% of money on the Over.

The moneyline is at Colorado -3185/Colorado State +1180.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Coach Prime and Colorado are the belle of the ball at the moment. And not just in college football betting, but across the American sports betting landscape.

The Buffaloes (2-0 SU and ATS) didn't look nearly as good against Nebraska in Week 2 as they did vs. TCU in Week 1. But Colorado had a solid second half in beating the Huskers 36-14, easily covering as a 2.5-point home chalk.

Colorado State (0-1 SU and ATS) is coming off an early bye. The Rams were 8-point Week 1 home underdogs vs. Washington State and lost 50-24.

TwinSpires opened Colorado a healthy 23-point favorite on its college football Week 3 odds board. That number has already been bet down to Buffs -21.5. Colorado is taking 76% of early spread tickets/55% of early spread dollars.

"Early sharp play on Colorado State +23," Lucas said. "Colorado has burned us the previous two weeks. This will likely be another week of needing the Buffaloes' opponent."

The total inched down to 59, with 61% of tickets/54% of money on the Over.

Completed Games for College Football Week 3

No. 11 Tennessee vs Florida Odds

• Opening point spread: Tennessee -7
• Opening moneyline: Tennessee -286/Florida +210
• Opening total: Over/Under 57.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Tennessee hit TwinSpires Sportbbook's college football odds Week 3 market as a 7-point favorite. The Vols stopped at -6 on their way to the current -5.5.

Underdog Florida is landing 58% of spread tickets/66% of spread money.

"A mix of sharp and public action. And it's 2/1 tickets and 4/1 money on Florida moneyline," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said. "We'll need Tennessee to do something it hasn't done since 2003 – win in Florida."

The total initially nudged from 57.5 to 58, but it's now down to 56.5. that said, tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over at TwinSpires.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line has come down over the course of the week in BetMGM's college football odds Week 3 market. Tennessee opened -7.5, went to -7 Monday, -6.5 Tuesday and -6 late this morning.

Multiple sportsbooks reported sharp play this week on Florida. That might be the case at BetMGM, as well, but trader Seamus Magee said his shop is rooting for the Gators.

"There’s no shortage of hometown bettors in Tennessee backing the Vols," Magee said, alluding to action in BetMGM's Tennessee market. "We hope Florida keeps this under the current spread of 6."

The total climbed from 57.5 to 58.5 Monday at BetMGM, but backed up 2 points just this afternoon, to 56.5. Ticket count is approaching 3/1 and money 4/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Most sportsbooks posted their opening lines Sunday, with Tennessee a touchdown-plus favorite, and that line is now as low as Vols -6. PointsBet opened later at Vols -6.5 and is still at -6.5.

Point-spread ticket count is 2.5/1 on Tennessee, but point-spread money is 8/1 on underdog Florida. The moneyline is at Vols -250/Gators +200, with the heavy bulk of early action on Tennessee.

PointsBet's total went from 57.5 to 59, then to 58.5. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Tennessee hits the road for the first time this season, after a pair of home wins. In Week 2, the Vols (2-0 SU and ATS) weren't world beaters against FCS opponent Austin Peay, winning 30-13 while falling miles short as 48.5-point favorites.

Florida (1-1 SU/0-2 ATS) also hosted an FCS squad in Week 2. The Gators bashed McNeese State 48-7 laying a hefty 47.5 points.

TwinSpires hasn't moved off Tennessee -7, with 60% of tickets/58% of cash on the Vols early on.

"The Vols haven't looked impressive this season, or we'd likely see a lot more money coming in on them," Lucas said.

The total ticked up to 58, with early tickets and money in the 2/1 range on the Over.

Bowling Green vs No. 2 Michigan Odds

• Opening point spread: Michigan -41.5
• Opening moneyline: Michigan TBA/Bowling Green TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 51 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (Big Ten Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Michigan moved from 39.5 to 40.5 at BetMGM on Tuesday. Most bettors aren't interested in laying such a massive number. Early spread tickets and money are running 2/1 on Bowling Green.

Georgia Tech vs No. 17 Mississippi Odds

• Opening point spread: Ole Miss -18
• Opening moneyline: Ole Miss -1600/Georgia Tech +900
• Opening total: Over/Under 63 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Mississippi initially climbed from 19.5 to -20.5 at BetMGM. But this line steadily shortened over the course of the week to the current number of Ole Miss -17.5. Georgia Tech is attracting 61% of early spread tickets/78% of early spread money.

The total spent all week at 63.5 before going to 63 this morning. Ticket count is 5/1 and money beyond 9/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Ole Miss (2-0 SU and ATS) notched a solid Week 2 road win against a ranked Tulane squad. The Rebels trailed 17-10 at halftime, but then picked it up in a 37-20 victory giving 12.5 points.

Georgia Tech (1-1 SU and ATS) dumped FCS foe South Carolina State 48-13 laying 43.5 points at home.

Wyoming vs No. 4 Texas Odds

• Opening point spread: Texas -28
• Opening moneyline: Texas -10000/Wyoming +2000
• Opening total: Over/Under 48.5 points scored
• Time: 8 p.m. ET Saturday (Longhorn Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: On Wednesday, BetMGM moved the Longhorns from -28.5 to -29.5. and the line is now Texas -29.5 (-115). However, bettors seem to think Steve Sarkisian's troops are due for at least a little letdown after the win at Alabama.

Early spread ticket count is almost 3/1 and early spread money 2/1 on Wyoming.

The total is pinned to 48.5 at BetMGM, even with practically all the early tickets/money on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Texas (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) is coming off a monster road win. The Longhorns topped Alabama 34-24 as 7-point underdogs, then jumped from No. 11 to No. 4 in the AP poll.

This morning, Caesars moved Texas from -28 to -28.5 vs. Wyoming (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS).

Hawaii vs No. 13 Oregon Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon -37
• Opening moneyline: Oregon TBA/Hawaii TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 68 points scored
• Time: 8 p.m. ET Saturday (Pac-12 Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: After BetMGM opened Oregon -37.5 vs. Hawaii, this line hasn't moved off Ducks -38.5 (-105) since Tuesday. Oregon is netting 59% of early bets/69% of early money on the spread.

The total has been at 68.5 most of the week, save for about 24 hours at 67.5 on Monday/Tuesday. Ticket count is dead even and money almost 2/1 on the Over.

Western Kentucky vs No. 6 Ohio State Odds

• Opening point spread: Ohio State -27.5
• Opening moneyline: Ohio State -7000/Western Kentucky +1800
• Opening total: Over/Under 64 points scored
• Time: 4 p.m. ET Saturday (FOX)

No. 8 Washington vs Michigan State Odds

• Opening point spread: Washington -16
• Opening moneyline: Washington -900/Michigan State +600
• Opening total: Over/Under 58 points scored
• Time: 5 p.m. ET Saturday (Peacock)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Washington is a 16.5-point chalk at TwinSpires Sportsbook, up a half-point from the -16 opener. Point-spread ticket count is actually 2.5/1 on underdog Michigan State, while money is just shy of 2/1 Washington.

"It's Pros vs Joes. The Pros are on the Huskies," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total initially rose from 58 to 58.5, but it's since fallen back to 55.5. The Over is getting 58% of bets, and 57% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM pegged the Huskies 16.5-point favorites Sunday and got to -17.5 a couple times. The line is now back at Washington -16.5, with underdog Michigan State seeing 57% of spread bets/58% of spread money.

The Spartans are getting practically all the moneyline attention while moving from +600 to +575 at BetMGM. Tickets are 9/1 and money 6/1 on Michigan State.

The total opened at 57.5, went to 55.5 Wednesday and is now 55.5 (Over -115). Tickets are 2.5/1 and money 3/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Washington (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) is among seven Pac-12 teams ranked in the Top 25. The Huskies rolled over Tulsa 43-10 in Week 2, falling just short of the cash as 33.5-point favorites.

Michigan State (2-0 SU and ATS) posted a 45-14 victory laying 29 points at home against FCS foe Richmond.

TwinSpires is up a half-point to Washington -16.5 in the college football odds Week 3 market. Early ticket count is 2.5/1 Spartans, while early money is 2/1 Huskies.

"This has a Pros vs. Joes feel to it. Michigan State, a known program getting 16.5 points, is too much to pass up for the public," Lucas said. "Sharp play on the Huskies."

The total nudged down to 58.5, with 62% of tickets/57% of money on the Over.

Northern Colorado vs No. 23 Washington State Odds

• Opening point spread: Washington -45.5
• Opening moneyline: Washington State TBA/Northern Colorado TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: 5 p.m. ET Saturday

North Carolina Central vs No. 24 UCLA Odds

• Opening point spread: UCLA -35
• Opening moneyline: UCLA TBA/North Carolina Central TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 59.5
• Time: 5 p.m. ET Saturday

Minnesota vs No. 20 North Carolina Odds

• Opening point spread: North Carolina -6.5
• Opening moneyline: North Carolina -275/Minnesota +210
• Opening total: Over/Under 49 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Ninety minutes pre-kick, North Carolina is a 7-point favorite at TwinSpires Sportsbook. The Tar Heels opened -6.5 and steamed up to -8, then spent the middle part of the week at -7.5.

North Carolina is taking 62% of spread tickets/81% of spread dollars.

"The public is all over North Carolina. We saw some early sharp play on UNC, too, but got some buyback on Minnesota at +8/+7.5," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total opened at 49 and spent time at 50 and 51, and it's jumped up to 52.5 today. The Over is taking 53% of tickets/64% of money.

"Sharp play on Over 49," Lucas said.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: On Monday, the Tar Heels went from -6.5 to -7 and -7.5, with the line stagnant ever since at BetMGM. North Carolina is seeing 62% of early spread bets/74% of early spread dollars.

BetMGM opened the total at 49.5, briefly backed up to 48.5 Monday before surging to 50, and went to 51 Thursday. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: North Carolina (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) got much more of a challenge than anticipated from Appalachian State in Week 2. The Tar Heels, who closed as 19.5-point home favorites, needed double overtime to claim a 40-34 victory.

Minnesota is out of the gate at 2-0 SU, but 0-2 ATS. In Week 2, the Golden Gophers beat Eastern Michigan 25-6 as 20-point home faves.

At TwinSpires, North Carolina was quickly bet up to 8, then receded to -7.5. The Tar Heels are getting 62% of tickets/81% of money on the spread.

"Sharps and public are siding with North Carolina early," Lucas said.

The total is steady at 49, with 52% of tickets/53% of money on the Over.

South Carolina vs No. 1 Georgia Odds

• Opening point spread: Georgia -27
• Opening moneyline: Georgia -7000/South Carolina +1800
• Opening total: Over/Under 55 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET SATURDAY: TwinSpires opened the Bulldogs as healthy 27-point faves, went to -27.5 and is now back at the -27 opener. It's two-way play with a lean toward Georgia, at 57% of tickets/59% of money.

The total is down to 53.5 from a 55 opener, with 62% of tickets on the Over/65% of money on the Under.

"Sharp play on Under 55," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: On Sunday, BetMGM pegged Georgia a 26.5-point favorite in the college football odds Week 3 market. The Bulldogs advanced to -27.5 (-115) Thursday and are now -27.5 flat.

Spread ticket count is almost dead even, but 78% of spread money is on Georgia.

“It’s all Dawg money in Athens, as we need South Carolina to cover against the Georgia Bulldogs," BetMGM trader Seamus Magee said.

Not surprisingly, people are taking fliers on South Carolina moneyline +1800. Tickets and money are running 4/1 on the Gamecocks.

BetMGM's total opened and remains 54.5, with tickets and money in the 2.5/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Week 3 marks Georgia's toughest test of the season so far, but it's not expected to be that tough, with the Bulldogs laying nearly four touchdowns. In Week 2, the Dawgs (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) breezed past Ball State 45-3, narrowly cashing as 42.5-point faves.

South Carolina (1-1 SU and ATS) took care of FCS foe Furman 47-21 as a 17.5-point Week 2 chalk.

Caesars Sports initially moved Georgia from -27 to -26.5, then went to -27.5 this morning, before resettling at the -27 opener.

Northwestern vs No. 21 Duke Odds

• Opening point spread: Duke -20.5
• Opening moneyline: Duke -1400/Northwestern +800
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ACC Network)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Duke opened as a 19.5-point favorite at TwinSpires Sportsbook and steadily receded to -17 this week. Ticket count is 2.5/1 Blue Devils, but money is almost dead even.

"Sharp action on Northwestern throughout the week. The public is siding with Duke," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

TwinSpires' total is up to 48 from a 46.5 opener, with the Over seeing 57% of tickets/66% of money.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line steadily dropped throughout the week at BetMGM. The Blue Devils opened -21.5 and bottomed out this afternoon at -17.5. Still, 78% of early spread tickets/69% of early spread dollars are on Duke.

The total climbed from 46.5 to 48.5 by Tuesday at BetMGM. There's been no movement since on two-way action, with 58% of bets/54% of cash on the Under.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Duke (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) got its season off to a roaring start with a home upset of Clemson. In Week 2, the Blue Devils face much lighter competition against FCS foe Lafayette. Duke coasted to a 42-7 victory, but didn't cash as a 42.5-point fave.

Northwestern (1-1 SU and ATS) had no trouble as a 1-point home chalk vs. UTEP, rolling 38-7.

No. 10 Alabama vs South Florida Odds

• Opening point spread: Alabama -31
• Opening moneyline: Alabama -10000/South Florida +2000
• Opening total: Over/Under 61.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Crimson Tide toggled between -31.5 and -32.5 throughout the week at BetMGM, and they're currently -32.5. Ticket count is 5/1-plus and money beyond 9/1 on Alabama to strongly bounce back from its home loss to Texas.

Save for a couple of juice adjustments, the total is painted to 61.5 at BetMGM. Early tickets are running 2/1 and money 9/1-plus on the Under.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Alabama (1-1 SU and ATS) is in a rare bounce-back spot, after suffering an upset home loss to Texas in Week 2. The Crimson Tide couldn't keep pace with the Longhorns, losing 34-24 as 7-point home favorites.

South Florida (1-1 SU/0-2 ATS) topped FCS opponent Florida A&M 38-24 in Week 2. But the Bulls failed to cover the 19.5-point spread.

'Bama is already up a notch to 31.5 in TwinSpires Sportsbook's college football Week 3 odds market. Early ticket count is 3/1 and early money almost 5/1 on the Tide.

"It's all 'Bama, with folks expecting a bounce-back in a big way," Lucas said.

The total is also up a half-point to 62, with 66% of tickets/61% of money on the Over.

No. 19 Oklahoma vs Tulsa Odds

• Opening point spread: Oklahoma -24.5
• Opening moneyline: Oklahoma -4000/Tulsa +1450
• Opening total: Over/Under 59.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM spent the early part of the week toggling between Oklahoma -26.5 and -27.5. On Thursday, the Sooners jumped to -28.5. Spread ticket count is 2.5/1 and spread money 4/1 on Oklahoma.

The total opened and is currently 59.5, with a couple stops at 60.5 during the week. The Over is taking 62% of tickets/59% of money.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oklahoma is out of the gate 2-0 SU and ATS. The Sooners claimed a 28-11 Week 2 win over SMU, barely covering the 16.5-point spread at home.

Tulsa (1-1 SU and ATS) lost at Washington 43-10 as a 33.5-point underdog.

The Tulsa-Oklahoma line is already up to Sooners -27 at Caesars Sports

San Diego State vs No. 16 Oregon State Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon State -21.5
• Opening moneyline: Oregon State -4000/San Diego State +1450
• Opening total: Over/Under 47 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FS1)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Beavers are out to 24.5-point favorites at BetMGM, after opening -21.5 Sunday afternoon. All 3 points of that move came by late Monday morning. Early tickets are running 2.5/1 and early money 6/1-plus on Oregon State.

The total jumped 2 points by Monday night, from 46.5 to 48.5, and hasn't moved since. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 5/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oregon State (2-0 SU and ATS) has posted two straight routs, and oddsmakers think a third one is in the making. In Week 2, the Beavers thumped FCS foe UC Davis 55-7 giving 24.5 points at home.

San Diego State (2-1 SU/1-2 ATS) already has three games under its belt and faces a Pac-12 team for the second straight week. The Aztecs were 12.5-point pups at UCLA and lost 35-10.

Caesars Sports has pushed Oregon State out to -24 in the college football Week 3 odds market.

Western Michigan vs. No. 25 Iowa

• Opening point spread: Iowa -23.5
• Opening moneyline: Iowa -10000/Western Michigan +2000
• Opening total: Over/Under 43.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (Big Ten Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Iowa surged from -25.5 to -28.5 from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon at BetMGM. The line has been stable since then, with early ticket count actually 3/1 on Western Michigan, but early money just shy of 2/1 on the Hawkeyes.

BetMGM moved the total from 42.5 to 43.5 Monday, then returned to 2.5 Tuesday. Ticket count is almost 6/1 and money 4/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET MONDAY: The only reason this lopsided matchup merits an early update is because it's become much more lopsided. Iowa (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) is already up 5.5 points to -29 vs. Western Michigan (1-1 SU and ATS).

That climb happened in barely 24 hours time in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 3 market. The Hawkeyes opened -23.5 early Sunday afternoon, reached -27 within a few hours, then went to -28/-29 today.

Central Michigan vs No. 9 Notre Dame Odds

• Opening point spread: Notre Dame -34
• Opening moneyline: Notre Dame TBA/Central Michigan TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 55 points scored
• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday (Peacock)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM advanced from Fighting Irish -33.5 to -34.5 Tuesday, and the line hasn't moved since. Notre Dame is netting 57% of early spread tickets/76% of early spread cash.

The total is down to 51.5 (Over -115) from a 54.5 opener at BetMGM. That said, tickets are 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Notre Dame is off to a solid 3-0 SU and ATS start and is a hefty Week 3 chalk. But the Fighting Irish have to guard against looking ahead to a massive Week 4 home game vs. Ohio State.

In Week 2, Notre Dame thumped North Carolina State 45-24 as a 7-point road fave. Meanwhile, Central Michigan (1-1 SU/0-2 ATS) needed a final-seconds field goal to edge FCS foe New Hampshire 45-42 as a 7.5-point home favorite.

Notre Dame initially fell back a point to -33 at Caesars Sports, but returned to the -34 opener this morning.

Weber State vs No. 12 Utah Odds

• Opening point spread: Utah -26.5
• Opening moneyline: Utah -5000/Weber State +1500
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 2 p.m. ET Saturday (Pac-12 Network)

No. 14 LSU vs Mississippi State Odds

• Opening point spread: LSU -9
• Opening moneyline: LSU -390/Mississippi State +280
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Thirty minutes from kickoff, LSU is a 9.5-point favorite at Fanatics Sportsbook. The Tigers are taking 61% of spread tickets/65% of spread money.

And moneyline bettors aren't shying away from the -350 price on LSU, with tickets and dollars beyond 9/1 on the favorite.

The total is at 54.5, with tickets and money in the 2.5/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY: LSU opened -8.5 at BetMGM, peaked at -10 multiple times through midweek and is now -9.5 (-115). The Tigers are taking 53% of early spread tickets/70% of early spread dollars.

BetMGM's total toggled between 53.5/54/54.5 this week and is currently 54. Ticket count is 2/1-plus and money almost 5/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET THURSDAY: PointsBet toggled between -10 and -9.5 a couple of times this week and is now at -9.5. Early ticket count is almost 2/1 and money 6/1 on the Tigers.

The total climbed from 53 to 54.5, with tickets 8/1 and practically all the early dollars on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: After getting whacked by Florida State in Week 1, LSU (1-1 SU/1-1 ATS) tried to regain its bearings against an FCS opponent. The Tigers took care of Grambling 72-10 as ridiculous 56.5-point favorites.

Meanwhile, Mississippi State (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) met a more formidable foe, hosting Arizona in Week 2. The Bulldogs, laying 9 points at home, needed overtime to notch a 31-24 victory.

In 2022, LSU beat visiting Mississippi State 31-16. For Saturday's clash, the Tigers are already up a point to -10 at TwinSpires Sportsbook. LSU is netting 59% of early spread tickets/64% of early spread money.

The total crept down to 53, with 54% of tickets/72% of money on the Under.

"Sharp play on Under 53.5," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

No. 7 Penn State vs Illinois Odds

• Opening point spread: Penn State -15
• Opening moneyline: Penn State -735/Illinois +520
• Opening total: Over/Under 48 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Penn State is currently laying 14.5 at Fanatics Sportsbook. It's all Nittany Lions on the spread, with tickets and money 9/1-plus on the favorite.

The total is at 47.5, with ticket count 8/1 and money 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Penn State dipped from -15.5 to 14.5 at PointsBet. That said, early tickets and money are in the 9/1 range on the Nittany Lions.

PointsBet nudged the total from 49 to 48.5, but again, early tickets and money are countering that move. The Over is getting 85% of bets/86% of money so far.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: The Nittany Lions got a breather in Week 2, rolling past FCS foe Delaware State 63-7 as 43.5-point favorites. In Week 1, Penn State (2-0 SU and ATS) was laying 21 points at home vs. West Virginia and got the cover on a final-seconds TD in a 38-15 victory.

Illinois (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) is looking for its first spread-cover of the season. In Week 2, the Fighting Illini were 3.5-point underdogs at Kansas and lost 34-23.

This line actually backed up a point in TwinSpires' college football Week 3 odds market. Penn State went to -14.5, then -14, with 70% of tickets on the Nittany Lions, but early money running almost dead even.

"Sharp play on Illinois +15," Lucas said.

The total is stable at 48, with 55% of early tickets/58% of early cash on the Over.

No. 15 Kansas State vs Missouri Odds

• Opening point spread: Kansas State -4.5
• Opening moneyline: Kansas State -220/Missouri +180
• Opening total: Over/Under 46 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: BetMGM opened the Wildcats -5.5 and got as low as -3.5 multiple times over the past couple days. It's now K-State -3.5 flat, though ticket count is 4/1 and money 2/1 on the favorite.

The total climbed from 45.5 to 49, but it's receded today to 47.5. Ticket count is almost even and money is 3/1-plus on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Kansas State hit PointsBet's college football odds Week 3 market as a 5.5-point favorite. The Wildcats are now down to -3.5 in this Big 12-SEC clash.

However, early ticket count is 7/1 and early money 9/1 on favored K-State.

The total rose from 46.5 to 48 and is now 47.5, with tickets 2.5/1 on the Over and money 7/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: Kansas State (2-0 SU and ATS) takes a step up in class for Week 3, after a couple of easy early opponents. In Week 2, the Wildcats beat Troy 42-13 giving 15.5 points at home.

Missouri (2-0 SU/0-2 ATS) was a favorite of three touchdowns or more in Weeks 1 and 2, and couldn't cover either big number. In Week 2, the Tigers were laying 21 points at home against Middle Tennessee and scratched out a 23-19 victory.

This line is already up a point in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 3 market, with the Wildcats now -5.5.

No. 3 Florida State vs Boston College Odds

• Opening point spread: Florida State -28
• Opening moneyline: Florida State -4000/Boston College +1400
• Opening total: Over/Under 56.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line has tumbled down to Florida State -24.5 at BetMGM, after opening -28.5. The final 2 points of that move came in just the past few hours. Still, tickets are in the 4/1 range and money 9/1 on Seminoles spread.

Weather is likely a factor in the line move and in the total plunging from 55.5 to 46. Boston isn't in the path of Hurricane Lee, but the outer tangents of the storm are expected to cause rainfall Saturday morning and winds of 20-30 mph throughout the day.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET MONDAY: The Seminoles opened the 2023 season with a bang, ripping then-No. 5 LSU 41-24 as 1.5-point neutral-site underdogs. In Week 2, Florida State (2-0 SU and ATS) drubbed Southern Miss 66-13 as a 31-point home favorite

Boston College was a 10.5-point favorite in Week 2, hosting FCS foe Holy Cross. However, the Eagles (1-1 SU/0-2 ATS) had to hang on for a 31-28 victory. In Week 1, BC was an 8-point home favorite against Northern Illinois and lost in overtime 27-24.

Last year, Florida State rolled to a 44-14 home win. For this year's contest, Caesars opened the 'Noles -28 and has toggled between -28/-28.5/-27.5 in the first 24 hours. The line is now Florida State -27.5.

The total has seen a bigger early adjustment, dropping down to 54.

Bethune-Cookman vs. No. 23 Miami Odds

• Opening point spread: Miami -51.5
• Opening moneyline: Miami TBA/Bethune-Cookman TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 58.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday (ACC Network)

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