Biggest Favorites For College Football Week 3

Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Odds Boost This Weekend

With many leagues now playing a nine-game conference schedule, this week’s slate of college football odds will include many more impactful games than the previous two weeks. 

Still, there are teams out there that are dipping into G6 or FCS competition. And in those cases, many of the point spreads remain pretty massive.

These are the biggest favorites on the board as of Wednesday – with FBS vs. FCS games yet to be priced.

North Dakota State -27.5 vs. Sacramento State

Utah -27.5 vs. Utah State

Notre Dame -29.5 vs. Michigan State

Texas -30 vs. UTSA

Arizona -34.5 vs. Northern Illinois

Michigan -35 vs. UTEP

Tennessee -35.5 vs. Kennesaw State

Penn State -40.5 vs. Buffalo

Indiana -44.5 vs. Western Kentucky

Ohio State -52.5 vs. Kent State

Biggest Favorites For College Football Week 3 (2026)

  • Ohio State -52.5 vs Kent State
  • Indiana -44.5 vs Western Kentucky
  • Penn State -40.5 vs Buffalo
  • Tennessee -35.5 vs Kennesaw State
  • Michigan -35 vs. UTEP
  • Arizona -34.5 vs Northern Illinois
  • Texas -30 vs UTSA
  • Notre Dame -29.5 vs. Michigan State
  • Utah -27.5 vs Utah State
  • NDSU -27.5 vs. Sac State 

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Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.

Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.