2009 College Football Week 3 Picks & Predictions

Last Updated on September 19, 2009 9:00 am by drew

Week 3 NCAAFB Picks

Key conference clashes highlight week 3 of the 2009 College Football Season and our team of writers and handicappers have picked four games to consider this weekend.

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Florida -29.5 vs.

Tennessee, 3:30PM ET

Lane Kiffin could have picked a better team to stifle with when he first signed on to coach

Tennessee. Kiffin took plenty of shots at Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators. Now, the Gators have more motivation to beat the Volunteers than ever before. Not to mention the game takes place from the Swamp where nearly 90,000 fans will be breathing down Kiffin’s neck. This game will be a humbling one for Kiffin as we expect Tim Tebow to play an emotional game and lead the Gators to a massive victory.

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Florida – View Matchup | Best Line: -29.5 SBGGLOBAL

Texas -17.5 vs.

Texas Tech, 8PM ET

In another revenge game, expect the Longhorns to win big over a depleted Texas Tech football team. The Red Raiders still have a high-powered offense and will score points, but will likely struggle to stop the Longhorns on any possession.
Texas’ defense should fair better than it did a year ago, playing at home, and we see

Texas cruising in this Big XII opener.

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Texas – View Matchup | Best Line: -17 BetOnline

Arizona +4 at

Iowa, 3:30PM ET

Iowa entered the season ranked in the top 25, but fell out despite winning two games. The Hawkeyes looked sluggish against Northern Iowa, but rebounded with a nice win over

Iowa
State. Now, the Hawkeyes host unbeaten

Arizona and the Wildcats are brining in a fast defense under coach Mike Stoops. We think
Iowa’s offense will struggle with the speed of

Arizona, while the Wildcats offense will manage a few scoring drives to not only cover the spread, but win the game.

NCAA Free Pick:

Arizona – View Matchup | Best Line: +4 Sportsbook.com

Western Michigan -17 vs.
Miami (

Ohio), 7PM ET

Miami has yet to score a point this season and has allowed 90 points. While the RedHawks have played tough teams like
Boise
State and
Kentucky, but
Western Michigan has a strong offense, led by quarterback Tim Hiller. Hiller can throw for 300 yards on

Miami in his sleep seemingly. We expect the Broncos to play with a lot of enthusiasm at home in the Mid-American Conference opener and be able to limit

Miami on defense. Expect the Broncos by a lot, at least more than 17 points.

NCAA Free Pick:
Western Michigan – View Matchup | Best Line -16.5 SBGGLOBAL

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Posted: 9/19/09 9:00AM ET