College football Week 3 – Miami-Texas A&M, BYU-Oregon highlight the biggest games
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The forecast for Week 2’s college football slate was dreary and yet, the scheduled delivered.
The Sun Belt rose to the occasion as Marshall knocked off then top-10 Notre Dame 26-21 and Appalachian State — this week’s host for College GameDay — went into College Station and handed Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M an unexpected early season loss. And, of course, Georgia Southern capped the night off with a win over Nebraska that ultimately led to a coaching change in Lincoln. Not bad for a “dull” week, eh?
Unfortunately for college football fans, Week 3 only features two games where both teams are ranked but — if last week showed us anything — the storylines will be abundant Saturday, regardless of initial perception.
What does Nebraska look like against longtime rival No. 6 Oklahoma after firing Scott Frost? How do Jimbo’s Aggies bounce back while facing a talented Miami team? And will we find out who the true Oregon Ducks are as they welcome No. 12 BYU to Eugene?
These are the key stories as we get ready for another week of college football.
No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners at Nebraska Cornhuskers (Saturday, noon ET, Fox)
It goes without saying that the conversation surrounding Nebraska this week has been less about its game against Oklahoma and more about where the program goes from here after firing Scott Frost.
Interim coach Mickey Joseph, a former Nebraska quarterback himself, said his major focus inside the program has been to make changes that will help the team play better than it has during its 1-2 start. To that end, there are several defensive changes — including tackling in practice and moving defensive coordinator Erik Chinander to work more closely with the safeties.
Nebraska ranks No. 124 in the nation in total defense, allowing an average of 492 yards per game — uncharacteristic of its “Blackshirts” moniker. Last week was a low point, as Nebraska gave up 642 yards in a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern. Next up is a huge test against Oklahoma, a…
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