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