Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 18
CBS Sports Picks LSU -2.5 at No. 8 Ole Miss in Week 3 Top-25 Slate
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 18

CBS Sports Picks LSU -2.5 at No. 8 Ole Miss in Week 3 Top-25 Slate

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 18

Summary

  • LSU opened as a 2.5-point road favorite at No. 8 Ole Miss in CBS Sports' Week 3 Top 25 picks, with the top-10 Oxford matchup framed as the weekend's headline game.
  • Sam Leavitt's status adds uncertainty for LSU after the quarterback was listed doubtful Wednesday but took part in part of Thursday's practice.
  • No. 22 Houston at No. 13 Texas Tech on Friday and No. 16 SMU vs. No. 23 Louisville were highlighted as other key games, with Louisville favored by 1.5 points in a matchup with ACC title implications.
  • Alabama was projected to beat Florida State by 19.5 points in a rematch of last year's upset, while CBS Sports also spotlighted conference openers and upset-watch spots across all 25 AP-ranked teams.

Insights

With unprecedented security for Lane Kiffin's return, will the hostile Oxford crowd rattle LSU or push Ole Miss into costly emotional mistakes?
Amid sign-stealing paranoia and a doubtful quarterback, can LSU's dominant defense salvage their playoff hopes in this bitter SEC grudge match?