The matchup between these two teams in Norman last season was decided by just seven points. Oklahoma enters as more than a two-touchdown favorite, but emotions will run high as Nebraska hosts its long-time rival in Lincoln for the first time since 2009, back when Venables was still defensive coordinator for the Sooners. The Cornhuskers just fired their coach and now welcome a rival Sooners program that just made an external hire (Brent Venables) for the first time since 1999. 6 Oklahoma (-15) at Nebraska: This should be one of the wackiest games of the weekend. Here are a few of the biggest spreads to watch for Week 3 with odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. 22 Penn State hopes to close the door on Auburn. 23 Pittsburgh travels to play Western Michigan after losing to Tennessee, while No. 14 Utah faces its first FBS opponent since losing to Florida in the opener. 17 Baylor hosts Texas State with a line that clears 30 points, while No. 6 Oklahoma travels to Nebraska in the wake of Scott Frost's firing.Įlsewhere, a number of teams that experienced upsets have bounce-back opportunities with big lines to cover. 1 Georgia also has an interesting battle against Spencer Rattler and South Carolina, while No. 13 Miami facing its first test against No. The third week features two ranked matchups, with No.

After a chaotic Week 2 in college football, oddsmakers have their work cut out trying to cut through all the noise. The Week 3 slate now takes center stage and Vegas has quickly moved to set lines for next weekend's marquee matchups.

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