Week 3 of the college football season is marked by some momentous nonconference matchups and the beginning of conference play for some. Playoff resumes are already being built, and games such as Ohio State vs. Oklahoma, Michigan State vs. Notre Dame and Florida State vs. Louisville will only serve to bolster the playoff odds for each of the winners.  Outside of the high-profile matchups, there are plenty of opportunities to run into a trap game. We watch ...

Washington's Markelle Fultz might be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, but that's not quite enough for him to project as our Pac-12 Player of the Year. Rather, it's a different freshman point guard in the top spot, because Lonzo Ball is the main reason UCLA is likely going to open the season ranked in the top 15 in the nation. Team success is one of the most important factors in conference ...

Texas A&M's 2017 recruiting class got a major boost Wednesday when 4-star forward Savion Flagg announced his commitment to the Aggies. "I just felt like it was a great fit for me, and it’s close to home," Flagg told Evan Daniels of Scout.com. "The hardworking players that they have, I feel like every day I will get better. The relationship that I’ve built with coach [Billy] Kennedy is great and the whole coaching staff. With what they are building, I feel like I ...

When a particular region of the United States can be described with a hashtag, and athletes who live in that region instantly raise their intensity levels, you know it's more than just a social media publicity stunt. For those who live in East Texas, "#bEASTtexas" is a lifestyle. And for 4-star wide receiver and University of Texas commit Damion Miller, that lifestyle is a movement that needs to go national, perhaps even global. "#bEASTtexas, baby," Miller repeated ...

When a particular region of the United States can be described with a hashtag, and athletes who live in that region instantly raise their intensity levels, you know it's more than just a social media publicity stunt. For those who live in East Texas, "#bEASTtexas" is a lifestyle. And for 4-star wide receiver and University of Texas commit Damion Miller, that lifestyle is a movement that needs to go national, perhaps even global. "#bEASTtexas, baby," Miller repeated ...

LSU owns the rivalry with Mississippi State, winning 15 of the last 16 meetings outright and going 11-5 against the spread during that span. The Tigers hope to continue that dominance and open their SEC slate with a victory when they host the Bulldogs on Saturday down at Death Valley.         Point spread: This game opened as a pick 'em, but LSU is now favored by 14 points. Odds Shark computer pick: Tigers 32.8, Bulldogs 29.8     ...

LSU owns the rivalry with Mississippi State, winning 15 of the last 16 meetings outright and going 11-5 against the spread during that span. The Tigers hope to continue that dominance and open their SEC slate with a victory when they host the Bulldogs on Saturday down at Death Valley.         Point spread: This game opened as a pick 'em, but LSU is now favored by 14 points. Odds Shark computer pick: Tigers 32.8, Bulldogs 29.8     ...

Brigham Young owns an eight-game home winning streak, going 6-2 against the spread during that run. UCLA is 11-3 straight up and 8-6 ATS over its last 14 games on the road. In a rematch of a pretty good contest from last season, the Cougars battle the Bruins on Saturday in Provo, Utah.     Point spread: The Bruins opened as four-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (line updates and matchup report). College football pick, ...

Brigham Young owns an eight-game home winning streak, going 6-2 against the spread during that run. UCLA is 11-3 straight up and 8-6 ATS over its last 14 games on the road. In a rematch of a pretty good contest from last season, the Cougars battle the Bruins on Saturday in Provo, Utah.     Point spread: The Bruins opened as four-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (line updates and matchup report). College football pick, ...

Watch as Bleacher Report College Football Analyst Michael Felder sits down to rank the top five defensive lines. Do you agree with his choices?Drop a comment below and let us know what you think. Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com