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 as of 9-9.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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