College Football Predictions Week 3: Projecting Every Single Game Including Georgia vs. Tennessee

Week 3 ushers in conference play for multiple teams, and our latest college football predictions forecast the score for every game on the schedule.

September 8, 2025 | 1:10 PM EDT

Unbelievably, college football Week 3 marks the quarter-point of the 2025 regular season. Despite this, we’re still in the dark about how good several teams are, with multiple programs harbouring national title expectations. As such, every game day, we’re presented with the question: Who’s winning today?!

Our college football predictions for Week 3, compiled using the PFSN College Football Playoff Predictor, seek to answer that question and more! Predict a conference, predict every game, or simulate the entire season to discover which 12 teams will make the 2025-2026 College Football Playoff. Get started right now!

NC State vs. Wake Forest Prediction

Prediction: NC State 38, Wake Forest 21
Date: Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Indiana State vs. Indiana Prediction

Prediction: Indiana State 10, Indiana 33
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Colgate vs. Syracuse Prediction

Prediction: Colgate 15, Syracuse 41
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ACC Network

Colorado vs. Houston Prediction

Prediction: Colorado 31, Houston 14
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Kansas State vs. Arizona Prediction

Prediction: Kansas State 35, Arizona 18
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Fox

New Mexico vs. UCLA Prediction

Prediction: New Mexico 10, UCLA 17
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Oregon vs. Northwestern Prediction

Prediction: Oregon 37, Northwestern 10
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: Fox

Clemson vs. Georgia Tech Prediction

Prediction: Clemson 35, Georgia Tech 31
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Oklahoma vs. Temple Prediction

Prediction: Oklahoma 35, Temple 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ESPN2

Wisconsin vs. Alabama Prediction

Prediction: Wisconsin 15, Alabama 17
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ABC

Central Michigan vs. Michigan Prediction

Prediction: Central Michigan 19, Michigan 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Houston Christian vs. Nebraska Prediction

Prediction: Houston Christian 15, Nebraska 31
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: FS1

Towson vs. Maryland Prediction

Prediction: Towson 17, Maryland 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: Peacock

William & Mary vs. Virginia Prediction

Prediction: William & Mary 19, Virginia 39
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ACC Network

Samford vs. Baylor Prediction

Prediction: Samford 23, Baylor 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Memphis vs. Troy Prediction

Prediction: Memphis 10, Troy 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: ESPNU

Buffalo vs. Kent State Prediction

Prediction: Buffalo 39, Kent State 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon ET
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

South Alabama vs. Auburn Prediction

Prediction: South Alabama 14, Auburn 30
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 12:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: SEC Network

New Hampshire vs. Ball State Prediction

Prediction: New Hampshire 14, Ball State 31
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

UConn vs. Delaware Prediction

Prediction: UConn 30, Delaware 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Villanova vs. Penn State Prediction

Prediction: Villanova 10, Penn State 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: FS1

Georgia vs. Tennessee Prediction

Prediction: Georgia 24, Tennessee 13
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ABC

Oregon State vs. Texas Tech Prediction

Prediction: Oregon State 17, Texas Tech 35
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Fox

USC vs. Purdue Prediction

Prediction: USC 24, Purdue 10
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS/Paramount+

Norfolk State vs. Rutgers Prediction

Prediction: Norfolk State 21, Rutgers 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Youngstown State vs. Michigan State Prediction

Prediction: Youngstown State 21, Michigan State 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Washington State vs. North Texas Prediction

Prediction: Washington State 37, North Texas 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPNU

SMU vs. Missouri State Prediction

Prediction: SMU 37, Missouri State 24
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia Prediction

Prediction: Pittsburgh 27, West Virginia 13
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Richmond vs. North Carolina Prediction

Prediction: Richmond 21, North Carolina 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ACC Network

Northwestern State vs. Cincinnati Prediction

Prediction: Northwestern State 17, Cincinnati 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Incarnate Word vs. UTSA Prediction

Prediction: Incarnate Word 23, UTSA 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Morgan State vs. Toledo Prediction

Prediction: Morgan State 21, Toledo 35
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Iowa State vs. Arkansas State Prediction

Prediction: Iowa State 27, Arkansas State 14
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN2

Louisiana vs. Missouri Prediction

Prediction: Louisiana 10, Missouri 31
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

UTEP vs. Texas Prediction

Prediction: UTEP 28, Texas 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m. ET
TV Channel: SEC Network

South Florida vs. Miami Prediction

Prediction: South Florida 17, Miami (FL) 30
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: The CW Network

Liberty vs. Bowling Green Prediction

Prediction: Liberty 31, Bowling Green 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Middle Tennessee vs. Nevada Prediction

Prediction: Middle Tennessee 18, Nevada 27
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Mountain West Network

Alcorn State vs. Mississippi State Prediction

Prediction: Alcorn State 23, Mississippi State 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Florida Atlantic vs. Florida International Prediction

Prediction: Florida Atlantic 34, Florida International 31
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Merrimack vs. Kennesaw State Prediction

Prediction: Merrimack 17, Kennesaw State 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Eastern Kentucky vs. Marshall Prediction

Prediction: Eastern Kentucky 21, Marshall 24
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Monmouth vs. Charlotte Prediction

Prediction: Monmouth 17, Charlotte 30
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Ohio vs. Ohio State Prediction

Prediction: Ohio 10, Ohio State 34
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Peacock

Western Michigan vs. Illinois Prediction

Prediction: Western Michigan 13, Illinois 27
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: FS1

Arkansas vs. Ole Miss Prediction

Prediction: Arkansas 17, Ole Miss 34
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Prediction

Prediction: Old Dominion 40, Virginia Tech 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ACC Network

Jacksonville State vs. Georgia Southern Prediction

Prediction: Jacksonville State vs. Georgia Southern
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Murray State vs. Georgia State Prediction

Prediction: Murray State 20, Georgia State 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

App State vs. Southern Miss Prediction

Prediction: Appalachian State 30, Southern Miss 13
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Prairie View A&M vs. Rice Prediction

Prediction: Prairie View A&M 21, Rice 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Florida vs. LSU Prediction

Prediction: Florida 21, LSU 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ABC

Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame Prediction

Prediction: Texas A&M 14, Notre Dame 33
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

Eastern Michigan vs. Kentucky Prediction

Prediction: Eastern Michigan 14, Kentucky 23
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPNU

UMass vs. Iowa Prediction

Prediction: UMass 17, Iowa 34
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

New Mexico State vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction

Prediction: New Mexico State 10, Louisiana Tech 27
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

East Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina Prediction

Prediction: East Carolina 30, Coastal Carolina 10
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina Prediction

Prediction: Vanderbilt 21, South Carolina 35
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: SEC Network

Utah vs. Wyoming Prediction

Prediction: Utah 38, Wyoming 23
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Duke vs. Tulane Prediction

Prediction: Duke 33, Tulane 30
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN2

Abilene Christian vs. TCU Prediction

Prediction: Abilene Christian 10, TCU 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Navy vs. Tulsa Prediction

Prediction: Navy 40, Tulsa 21
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Akron vs. UAB Prediction

Prediction: Akron 20, UAB 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+

Air Force vs. Utah State Prediction

Prediction: Air Force 20, Utah State 34
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: FS1

Southern vs. Fresno State Prediction

Prediction: Southern 21, Fresno State 40
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Mountain West Network

Minnesota vs. California Prediction

Prediction: Minnesota 17, California 20
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN

Boston College vs. Stanford Prediction

Prediction: Boston College 30, Stanford 14
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ACC Network

Texas State vs. Arizona State Prediction

Prediction: Texas State 23, Arizona State 37
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TNT/truTV/HBO Max

Portland State vs. Hawai’i Prediction

Prediction: Portland State 14, Hawaii 35
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:59 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Spectrum Sports

Written by Oliver Hodgkinson