From a 15-game winning streak in college football's oldest non-conference rivalry to a three-year head-to-head average margin of victory of over 36 points, there are plenty of quality betting nuggets to be mined from the Week 3 slate. Here are the Week 3 trends to know in college football.
In Week 2, three teams that were ranked in the top 10 of the AP Poll lost outright. Now in Week 3, the seven top-10 schools that are in action are favored by an average of 30 points! After last Saturday's slate was filled with upsets, it appears there will be a greater semblance of normalcy this weekend.
Although there may not be as many upsets in the cards, there are once again several games that come with compelling college football betting trends. As always, placing bets solely based on trends is dangerous. However, some of the trends specific to Week 3 matchups can help jump-start a more thorough handicapping experience.
Here are our top five college football betting trends to know for Week 3 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook).