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College football Week 3 picks: One underdog and two unders

Washington State quarterback John Mateer rushed for 197 yards while throwing for 115 yards in Week 2. AP Photo/Young Kwak

Week 3 of the 2024 college football season is here, bringing prime opportunities to find some value picks. From a live underdog poised to make a statement to a total that could fly under the radar, I'm breaking down the angles that matter. But first, full transparency: Week 3 isn't the most attractive slate. By this point in the week, several games have already seen line movements that have eliminated value. For example, UCF shifted from a +1.5 underdog to a -2 favorite, and Purdue moved from +12 to +10.

However, there's still plenty to discuss. Here are my insights, picks and best bets as we head into this pivotal college football weekend:

All lines current as of publication time, courtesy of ESPN BET.


Underdog Special: Washington State (+4) at Washington