What to watch in college football week 3: Best games in each window, picking winners

We’ve got another smorgasbord of college football goodness coming our way in week three. Here’s the top games of the weekend, along with picks for who will win.

Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Tory Horton (14) pulls in a touchdown in overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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College football week 3 evening window: First screen - UCF @ TCU (7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT, FOX)

A storied Big 12 rivalry reaches its latest edition this Saturday, as the Knights and Horned Frogs meet once more on the gridiron. I still remember my grandfather telling me stories of going to this game growing up—it truly is one of America’s great institutions.

I like KJ Jefferson in Gus Malzahn’s offense, and I really think the Knights can make some noise in the Big 12 this year. Maybe not enough to move past the Utah Utes, but they can give them a scare.

TCU is… not the same as they were in 2022. From the national championship to Stanford taking you to overtime in week one! Quite a change. I’ve got the Knights in a fun one, 41-31.

College football week 3 evening window: First screen - Colorado @ Colorado State (7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT, CBS)

This is bound to be a game that snags a lot of eyes if for no other reason than Deion. In other words, it’s a normal Colorado game.

Last year, an overmatched CSU team jumped out to an early lead before CU eventually rebuffed their efforts, triumphing after a late comeback. You can bet that Rams fans have been ready to take on the Buffaloes once more ever since that moment.

I’m not sure if the PAC-12’s newest member has what it takes here, though. Despite manifold issues with Colorado, I think they can ride their passing game to a win in this one, 31-28.

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