College GameDay Week 3: Location, Time, Odds & Picks

• ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Knoxville for No. 6 Georgia at No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday
• The show runs from 9 AM to noon ET with WNBA legend Candace Parker as guest picker
• Keep reading for College GameDay location details, Week 3 odds, and picks from the crew and experts

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College GameDay returns to Rocky Top for the first time since 2022. The show rolls into Knoxville for a massive SEC East showdown between Georgia and Tennessee that could shape the conference race early.

The Vols host the show at Ayres Hall Lawn on campus, with pit access opening at 6:30 AM ET for fans wanting prime spots. Former Tennessee basketball star and WNBA champion Candace Parker will serve as celebrity guest picker in the college football odds.

College GameDay Details

Tennessee holds a 5-6 record when hosting GameDay at home, though they’ve won three straight. The Vols are looking to snap an eight-game losing streak to Georgia that dates back to 2016.

Per the college football public betting trends, this week’s featured games have seen significant line movement. Sharp money has created value opportunities across the board.

GameDay Crew Picks – Week 3

Week 2 GameDay Results

*Herbstreit did not make a pick for Michigan-Oklahoma

Guest picker Trae Young led the way at 5-3, while Howard, Saban, and McAfee all finished .500 at 4-4. The crew struggled across the board with several upset picks, particularly missing on Arizona State and Virginia.

Georgia vs Tennessee Odds & Analysis

Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET on ABC at Neyland Stadium

The line opened at Georgia -5.5, but sharp money on Tennessee drove it down to -3.5. This movement tells you where the smart money landed early.

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— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 12, 2025

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been flawless through two games, throwing seven touchdowns without an interception while averaging 352.5 yards per game. But he faces a Georgia defense allowing just 140 passing yards per contest. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton makes his first SEC road start in one of college football’s toughest environments.

Tennessee’s secondary is decimated with cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Rickey Gibson both out. Georgia needs to exploit those mismatches early. The Vols are 2-0 ATS this season, while Georgia is 0-2 ATS despite winning both games.

With those injuries creating obvious mismatches for Georgia’s passing game and the Bulldogs’ eight-game winning streak in this series, take Georgia to cover the short number.

• Our Pick: Georgia -3.5 (-110)

Other Week 3 Featured Games

Clemson at Georgia Tech

Line: Clemson -3 | Total: 52.5 | Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET on ESPN

The line crashed from Clemson -7.5 to -3 after sharp money backed Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are averaging 571.5 yards per game while Clemson’s offense has sputtered at 288.5 yards. Haynes King’s health is crucial for Georgia Tech. If he plays, even at 80%, the home team has real upset potential.

Clemson has won nine straight in this series, but their offense looks broken. Cade Klubnik is completing under 60% of his passes.

 With Georgia Tech’s explosive offense averaging over 570 yards per game and the home crowd behind them, the Yellow Jackets are the right side catching points.

• Pick: Georgia Tech +3 (-105)

Texas A&M at Notre Dame

Line: Notre Dame -6.5 | Total: 49.5 | Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET on NBC

Notre Dame can’t afford an 0-2 start after their playoff hopes. The Aggies are averaging 476 yards and 43 points per game behind dual-threat quarterback Marcel Reed. The Irish managed just 93 rushing yards in their opener.

The line moved from Notre Dame -7.5 to -6.5, indicating respect for A&M’s explosive offense. While the Aggies haven’t won a ranked road game since 2014, their 476 yards per game and Marcel Reed’s playmaking ability should keep this game within the number.

• Pick: Texas A&M +6.5 (-105)

Florida at LSU

Line: LSU -7.5 | Total: 48.5 | Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET on ABC

Florida needs a bounce-back after their stunning loss to South Florida. The total has plummeted from 54.5 to 48.5 as both offenses have struggled. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has just two touchdown passes through two games.

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— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 12, 2025

Death Valley at night remains one of college football’s toughest venues. But LSU’s red zone offense has been abysmal. Florida runs the same 3-3-5 scheme that gave the Tigers problems against Louisiana Tech. The desperate Gators will keep this game close enough to cover.

• Pick: Florida +7.5 (-115)

South Florida at Miami

Line: Miami -17.5 | Total: 56.5 | Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET on The CW

The Bulls have emerged as the Group of Five’s top playoff contender after upset wins over Boise State and Florida. Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for nearly 600 yards of offense against the Gators.

Miami’s Carson Beck has been surgical with a 4-0 TD-INT ratio. The total jumped from 53.5 to 56.5 as both offenses are clicking. With Brown’s dual-threat ability to extend drives and keep the Bulls competitive, South Florida can stay within this massive spread.

• Pick: South Florida +17.5 (-106)

Wisconsin at Alabama

Line: Alabama -20.5 | Total: 46.5 | Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET on ABC

Wisconsin’s elite run defense (33.5 YPG allowed) faces an Alabama passing attack averaging 312.5 yards. Ty Simpson has nine touchdown passes without an interception. The Badgers’ Billy Edwards Jr. is officially OUT with a knee injury.

Alabama receiver Ryan Williams is expected to return from injury and adds another weapon. With Alabama’s explosive passing attack averaging over 300 yards per game and Wisconsin forced to play catch-up, expect plenty of points. Garbage time scoring should push this over the total.

• Pick: Over 46.5 (-110)

Oregon at Northwestern

Line: Oregon -27.5 | Total: 48.5 | Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET on FOX

Northwestern lost running back Cam Porter for the season, crippling their offense. Oregon is averaging over nine yards per play and has scored on defense in back-to-back games.

The total dropped from 52.5 to 48.5 as the market has no faith in Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a -5 turnover differential through two games.

Without Porter and facing Oregon’s opportunistic defense, Northwestern won’t contribute enough points to threaten this total.

• Pick: Under 48.5 (-108)

Line Shopping Guide

Check back Saturday morning for updates on the GameDay crew’s picks. After a solid Week 2, the professionals are targeting road underdogs and unders across Week 3’s loaded slate.