ESPN College GameDay picks top Week 3 games in college football

ESPN College GameDay picks top Week 3 games in college football

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ESPN College GameDay picks top Week 3 games in college football

ESPN College GameDay is not at Notre Dame vs. Michigan State, instead they took to the road to see the top matchup of Week 3, as LSU travels to Ole Miss in a top-10 SEC conference battle.

There are multiple other big games across college football this weekend as well, with tons of intrigue as the season is just getting underway. The crew consisting of Nick Saban, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit were joined by legendary actor Morgan Freeman to make their picks of winners for this weekends games.

Find out below who each of them selected to win in what should be another fun weekend of college football.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Tigers

Sep 12, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jelani Thurman (45) reacts after making a first down in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Howard – North Carolina

Saban – Clemson

McAfee – North Carolina

Freeman – North Carolina

Herbstreit – North Carolina

No. 16 SMU Mustangs at No. 23 Louisville Cardinals

Sep 11, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Lawayne Mccoy (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game against Villanova Wildcats at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Carter-Imagn Images

Howard – Louisville

Saban – Louisville

McAfee – SMU

Freeman – Louisville

Herbstreit – Louisville

NC State Wolfpack at Vanderbilt Commodores

Sep 12, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Jared Curtis (2) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Delaware Blue Hens during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Howard – Vanderbilt

Saban – Vanderbilt

McAfee – Vanderbilt

Freeman – Vanderbilt

Herbstreit – Vanderbilt

Kentucky Wildcats at No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies

Sep 12, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Marco Jones (10) celebrates after intercepting a pass running it back for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Arizona State Sun Devils at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Howard – Texas A&M

Saban – Texas A&M

McAfee – Texas A&M

Freeman – Texas A&M

Herbstreit – Texas A&M

Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks

Sep 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Fluff Bothwell (24) scores a touchdown on a 3-yard run against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Howard – Mississippi State

Saban – Mississippi State

McAfee – South Carolina

Freeman – Mississippi State

Herbstreit – South Carolina

West Virginia Mountaineers at No. 25 Virginia Cavaliers

Sep 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Fluff Bothwell (24) scores a touchdown on a 3-yard run against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Howard – Virginia

Saban – Virginia

McAfee – West Virginia

Freeman – Virginia

Herbstreit – Virginia

Virginia Tech Hokies at Maryland Terrapins

Sep 12, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Mylachi Williams (37), defensive lineman Aycen Stevens (42) and linebacker Curtis Jones Jr. (30) celebrate a sack during the fourth quarter against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Howard – Maryland

Saban – Maryland

McAfee – Virginia Tech

Freeman – Virginia Tech

Herbstreit – Virginia Tech

Florida State Seminoles at No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide

Sep 12, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back EJ Crowell (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Howard – Alabama

Saban – Alabama

McAfee – Alabama

Freeman – Alabama

Herbstreit – Alabama

Florida Gators at Auburn Tigers

Sep 12, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman LJ McCray (11) celebrates a sack against the Campbell Fighting Camels during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Howard – Auburn

Saban – Florida

McAfee – Florida

Freeman – Florida

Herbstreit – Florida

No. 7 LSU Tigers at No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels

Sep 12, 2026; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Johntay Cook II (0) reacts after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Charlotte 49ers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Howard – Ole Miss

Saban – LSU

McAfee – Ole Miss

Freeman – Ole Miss

Herbstreit – no pick, calling the game

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