College Football Week 3 Matchups Set Nationwide
College Football Week 3 Matchups Set Nationwide
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Alabama has won 89 consecutive home games against unranked opponents, a streak dating to November 2007. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is 1-7 when his teams trail at halftime but 19-1 when they lead at the break.
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UCF is seeking its 10th consecutive home victory against a nonconference opponent. Expected quarterback replacement Keyone Jenkins brings substantial experience from FIU, where he played 33 games and threw for more than 6,700 yards over three seasons.
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Georgia State’s 31-17 win over Kennesaw State featured 483 total yards, including 230 rushing yards; quarterback Cameran Brown contributed 253 passing yards and 62 rushing yards in addition to Lanear McCrary Jr.’s 101-yard, one-touchdown performance.
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Florida has won nine of the 13 meetings with Auburn, although the Gators have lost their last three visits to Jordan-Hare Stadium. Florida’s 118 points through two games rank third in program history, matching the 2009 team’s total.
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Auburn’s defense is being led by linebacker Elijah Melendez, whose 18 tackles lead the SEC, while fellow linebacker Xavier Atkins recorded 84 tackles, including 17 for loss and nine sacks, in 2025.
College football enters Week 3 with three marquee matchups featuring unbeaten teams and bowl-contending programs. Orlando Sentinel reports that No. 10 Alabama hosts Florida State, which is undefeated and has converted 100% of its red-zone chances this season. Meanwhile, UCF faces unbeaten Georgia State in their first-ever meeting, though the Knights will likely start backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins after an injury sidelined starter Alonza Barnett III. Florida and Auburn, both undefeated, clash in a rivalry that has favored the Gators historically but seen Auburn dominate recently at home.
Alabama's Historic Home Streak Tested by Florida State
Alabama arrives at this matchup riding a remarkable 89-game winning streak at home against unranked opponents, a run dating back to November 2007. Coach Kalen DeBoer's record tells the story: his teams are 19-1 when leading at halftime but just 1-7 when trailing. Florida State's defense forces takeaways and excels in the red zone, creating a clash between Alabama's home dominance and the Seminoles' turnover-creating ability.
UCF Aims for Tenth Straight Home Win Against Georgia State
UCF is seeking its 10th consecutive home victory against nonconference foes, 247 Sports reports, but faces a challenge with backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins replacing injured Alonza Barnett III. Jenkins brings substantial experience from FIU, where he started 33 games and threw for more than 6,700 yards over three seasons. Georgia State enters undefeated with the Sun Belt's best rushing attack, led by freshman Lanear McCrary Jr., who scored in last week's 31-17 win over Kennesaw State that featured 230 rushing yards.
Florida and Auburn Battle With Turnover Creation on the Line
Florida has dominated Auburn historically, winning 9 of 13 meetings, but the Gators have lost their last three visits to Jordan-Hare Stadium. Florida's explosive offense has piled up 118 points through two games, matching the 2009 team's pace—one of the best starts in program history. Auburn's defense, led by linebacker Elijah Melendez with 18 tackles, ranks among the SEC's stingiest units. Both teams excel at forcing turnovers, making ball security the likely decisive factor in this unbeaten showdown.
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