With plenty of excitement and upsets in Week 2, Week 3 brings a highly anticipated non-conference showdown between Wisconsin and No. 4 Alabama, while Oregon looks to bounce back against Oregon State and Michigan aims to avoid further setbacks.
In a marquee non-conference matchup, No. 4 Alabama hits the road to face Wisconsin on Saturday. The Badgers secured the third-best odds to win the SEC title (+460), while Wisconsin is currently listed at +5000 for the Big Ten title.
- Slow down Alabama's prolific offense, which has scored 105 points through its first two games.
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- Force turnovers, as Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has yet to throw an interception, but the Tide have fumbled six times.
- Limit explosive plays and pressure Milroe.
- Play a clean game to avoid the costly mistakes and penalties that plagued them against South Florida.
- Establish a dominant ground game to control the tempo and wear down Wisconsin's defense.
- Capitalize on any opportunities created by turnovers or Wisconsin's tackling struggles.
- USC: Under new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn, the Trojans have shown significant improvement, reducing missed tackles and penalties while limiting opponents' big plays.
- Oregon, a preseason favorite for the national championship, has struggled to beat lesser opponents from Idaho. Gabriel's alleged Heisman Trophy aspirations may be at risk if the Ducks continue to underwhelm.
- While it's too early to definitively answer, the current state of the Big Ten suggests that no team poses a serious threat to Ohio State. Oregon and Penn State could emerge as potential challengers, but they have yet to prove their consistency.
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