Who will win Big 12 college football Week 3 games?
Look at The Arizona Republic's score prediction for every game on the Big 12 college football Week 3 schedule this week.
The games include Colorado vs. Northwestern, Tulane vs. Kansas State, Utah State vs. Utah, Virginia vs. West Virginia, Houston vs. Texas Tech and Arizona State vs. Kansas in London.
All but one of the college football Week 3 games involving Big 12 teams are on Saturday, Sept. 19.
All times MST.
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Big 12 football Week 3 prediction: Friday, Sept. 18
Houston at Texas Tech, 5 p.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Red Raiders did not impress in their win over Oregon State. Conner Weigman and Houston will shake up the Big 12 title race with an upset win in Lubbock, Texas.
Prediction: Houston 31,
Texas Tech 27
Big 12 football Week 3 predictions: Saturday, Sept. 19
Tulane at Kansas State, 9 a.m., ESPN2 (stream with FUBO)
Avery Johnson and Kansas State's offense will roll in this game to move to 3-0 on the season.
Prediction: Kansas State 35, Tulane 14
Bowling Green at Iowa State, 9 a.m., ESPNU (stream with FUBO)
The Cyclones are averaging just 279 yards per game. That will change in Week 3.
Prediction: Iowa State 31, Bowling Green 13
Arizona State vs Kansas (London, England), 9 a.m., FS1 (stream with FUBO)
That 48-20 Arizona State loss to Texas A&M was deceptive. The Sun Devils trailed only 24-20 in the fourth quarter. Cutter Boley and ASU bounce back in London.
Prediction: Arizona State 35, Kansas 24
Utah State at Utah, 12:30 p.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
Devon Dampier has shined in the first two weeks of the season. That won't change in Week 3.
Prediction: Utah 40, Utah State 10
Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati, 12:30 p.m., ESPN+ (stream with ESPN+)
JC French IV and Cincinnati's impressive start to the season continues with a big win over Miami (Ohio).
Prediction: Cincinnati 28, Miami 14
Louisiana Tech at Baylor, 1 p.m., ESPNU (stream with FUBO)
D.J. Lagway and Baylor bounced back from their season-opening loss with a big win in Week 2. They will win big in Week 3.
Prediction: Baylor 33, Louisiana Tech 17
Georgia State at UCF, 4 p.m., ESPN+ (stream with ESPN+)
Georgia State is no pushover. The Panthers will give UCF fits in a close win for the Knights. Alonza Barnett III's injury makes it all the more interesting.
Prediction: UCF 24, Georgia State 21
Murray State at Oklahoma State, 4 p.m., ESPN+ (stream with ESPN+)
Drew Mestemaker and Oklahoma State shocked the college football world with their win over Oregon. The Cowboys keep the momentum going against Murray State.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 45, Murray State 10
BYU at Colorado State, 4:30 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
BYU has its eyes on the Big 12 title and College Football Playoff, but Colorado State will prove to be a difficult opponent for Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars.
Prediction: BYU 30, Colorado State 24
West Virginia vs Virginia (at Charlotte), 4:30 p.m., ACC Network (stream with FUBO)
Virginia has allowed only 11 points this season. West Virginia will score more than that, but not enough to upset the Cavaliers.
Prediction: Virginia 28, West Virginia 24
Colorado at Northwestern, 4:30 p.m., FOX or FS1 (stream with FUBO)
Northwestern has only played one game, a 34-18 win over South Dakota State. Julian Lewis and the Buffaloes will outscore the Wildcats in a big win for the Big 12.
Prediction: Colorado 27, Northwestern 23
Arkansas State at TCU, 5 p.m., ESPNU (stream with FUBO)
The Horned Frogs got on the right track in a 63-7 win over Grambling State. They will stay there against Arkansas State.
Prediction: TCU 35, Arkansas State 15
Northern Illinois at Arizona, 7:30 p.m., TNT (stream with Sling)
Arizona led BYU at halftime in Week 2, before going scoreless in the second half. Noah Fifita and the Wildcats will put together a complete game against the Huskies.
Prediction: Arizona 38, Northern Illinois 10
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