NCAA Football Top 30 with Regional Rankings and Big Game Predictions Week 3 2017 Season

TOP 30

  1. Alabama Crimson Tide 2-0 vs. Colo State (2-1)

  2. Oklahoma Sooners 2-0 vs. Tulane (1-1)

  3. Clemson Tigers 2-0 @#10 Louisville

  4. USC Trojans 2-0 vs. Texas (1-1)

  5. Michigan Wolverines 2-0 vs. Airforce(1-0)

  6. Washington Huskies 2-0 vs. Fresno State (1-1)

  7. Penn State Nittany Lions 2-0 vs. Georgia State (0-1)

  8. Oklahoma State Cowboys 2-0 @Pitt (1-1)

  9. LSU Tigers 2-0 @Miss State (2-0)

10. Louisville Cardinals 2-0 vs. #3 Clemson

11. Florida State Seminoles 1-1 vs. #15 Miami *POSTPONED*

12. Wisconsin Badgers 2-0 @BYU (1-2)

13. Ohio State Buckeyes 1-1 vs. Army (2-0)

14. Georgia Bulldogs 2-0 vs. Samford (2-0)

15. Miami (FL) Hurricanes 1-0 @#11 FSU *POSTPONED*

16. TCU Horned Frogs 2-0 vs. SMU (2-0)

17. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-0 @E. Car(0-2)

18. Auburn Tigers 1-1 vs. Mercer (1-1)

19. Kansas State Wildcats 2-0 @Vanderbilt (2-0)

20. Washington State Cougars 2-0 vs. Oregon St(1-2)

21. UCLA Bruins 2-0 @Memphis (1-0)

22. Stanford Cardinals 1-1 @#26 San Diego State

23. Tennessee Volunteers 2-0 @Florida (1-1)

24. South Carolina Gamecocks 2-0 vs. Kentucky (2-0)

25. Utah Utes 2-0 OFF

26. San Diego State 2-0 vs. #22 Stanford

27. West Virginia Mountaineers 1-1 vs. Delaware State (0-2)

28. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1-1 vs. Boston College (1-1)

29. Maryland Terrapins 2-0 OFF

30. Iowa Hawkeyes 2-0 vs. North Texas (1-1)

REGIONAL RANKINGS

EAST                   SEast             MidWEST      SWest             WEST

1. PennSt-7          1. Alab-1        1. Mich-5       1. OU-2          1. USC-4

2. Louis-10          2. Clem-3       2. Wisc-12     2. OKSt-8       2. Wash-6

3. VT-17              3. FSU-11       3. OhSt-13    3. LSU-9         3. WashSt-20

4.Tenn-23            4. Geo-14       4. KSU-19     4. TCU-16       4. UCLA-21

5. WVir-27          5. Mia-15       5. ND-28        5. Tex(1-1)      5.Stanf-22

6. Mary-29          6. Aub-18       6. Iowa-30     6. TA&M(1-1)   6. Utah-25

7. Navy(2-0)       7. Scar-24       7. Colo(2-0)   7. SMU(2-0)    7. SDSt-26

8. Memphis(1-0) 8.Florida(1-1) 8. MSU(2-0)  8.Hou(1-0)      8. Oregon(2-0)

9. Duke(2-0)        9.USF (2-0)    9. Minn(2-0)  9.TT (1-0)       9. Cal(2-0)

10. Vandy(2-0)   10.MissSt(2-0) 10. Purd(1-1) 10.UTSA(1-0)  10. Ariz(1-1)

BIG GAMES

#3 Clemson Tigers (2-0) at #10 Louisville Cardinals (2-0)  - last year this was the coming out party for now defending Heisman trophy winner Lamar Jackson, though in a losing effort. But this time it's at Louisville, and the Clemson Tigers don't have their All-American QB Watson. Clemson has a strong Defense, but is still trying to click on offense. If Jackson is as good as he was last year this should be an upset. 

-Clemson 31 Louisville 20

Texas Longhorns (1-1) At #4 USC Trojans (2-0) - This is the first time that these two teams have seen each other since what many consider to be the greatest game ever played happen..or didn't happen according to USC for the National Title. But this is a different time, and these are different teams. Texas under Herman is still rebuilding from the gutting that Charlie Strong gave them and lack depth, and confidence. USC under Heisman Candidate Darnold is a powerhouse who could be playing for National Title this yer. 

-USC 31 Texas 28

#23 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) at Florida Gators (1-1) - "The Third Saturday in September" Winning this game can make a season for the rival, losing this game too many times can get a coach fired. Tennessee has the edge at QB, but Florida has the edge on defense. Both teams are still a year or two away.

- Florida 21 Tennessee 20

Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) at #24 South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0) - The Gamecocks are so far a surprise team this year finding ways to win. The Wildcats Coach Stoops who was on the hot seat all last year could find his way back on if he can't ink out a win. This should be an old school SEC Punch your opponent in the face style game.

- S. Carolina 20 Kentucky 17

#22 Stanford Cardinals (1-1) at #26 San Diego State Aztecs (2-0) - Just one week removed from a whooping by now #4 USC, Stanford must now go to San Diego St. But Stanford usually responds after a game like that. Both teams present strong running attacks, with Stanford having the edge in the passing game. Look for this to be a good one, but for the Cardinals to bounce back.

-SD St. 41 Stanford 38

Illinois Fighting Illini (2-0) at South Florida Bulls (2-0) - Both teams seem really good on paper. Both teams will also be facing their first actual matchup for the season. This will be a battle between two Defensive Coaches Lovie Smith (NFL HC Chicago, Tampa Bay) vs. Charlie Strong. In the end i just don't see Illinois having the offense to stay. 

-USF 17 Illinois 13

SMU Mustangs (2-0) at #16 TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) - An Ancient Rivalry that as of late has finally gotten a little heated again. SMU is again rebuilding though, and is catching TCU in the process of bouncing back from a bad season. 

- TCU 48 SMU 38

#28 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) at Boston College Eagles (1-1) - The one game God is gonna watch this week as these two Catholic schools duke it out. The Irish are coming off a crushing 1 pt loss to Georgia, while the Eagles look to bounce back from a stunning whooping last week against Wake Forest.

-NDame 38 BC 24