In a surprising turn of events during Week 3 of college football, No. 9 Texas A&M suffered a 31-21 home loss to Kentucky, marking one of the biggest upsets of the season. Kentucky’s victory was fueled by three key transfers: quarterback Kenny Minchey, running back CJ Baxter, and safety Jordan Castell. Minchey had an efficient day, completing 14 of 18 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns, including his final 11 passes. Baxter added 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Castell led the defense with 13 tackles and an interception. First-year Kentucky coach Will Stein credited the team’s hard work and preparation for the win, calling it a testament to their daily efforts. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is facing a potential wave of upsets in Week 3 if No. 10 Alabama fails to beat Florida State. Alabama entered the game down 21-6 but managed to take a 26-21 halftime lead. Meanwhile, No. 7 LSU and eighth-ranked Ole Miss were set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Coach Lane Kiffin of LSU faced boos from Mississippi fans before the game due to his previous coaching stint at Ole Miss and the circumstances of his departure. Kiffin acknowledged the tension and noted that security had been heightened for the large expected crowd. LSU’s quarterback Sam Leavitt had initially been listed as "doubtful" to play, sparking accusations of gamesmanship from fans. However, he was later upgraded to "probable" and expected to start. This game is the first top-10 matchup in the SEC since 1962 and has been surrounded by off-field drama, including Kiffin’s controversial comments on recruiting Black players, legal issues related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, and LSU’s past challenges with rostering players who previously played in the NFL. Other notable games included No. 16 SMU facing No. 23 Louisville in the ACC, both teams known for high offensive output. In the Big 12, No. 13 Texas Tech narrowly defeated No. 22 Houston 28-26, with Houston’s quarterback Conner Weigman nearly completing a 2-point conversion in the final minute. The play was reviewed by the Big 12 replay officials, and the original call was upheld. Additional intriguing matchups included Virginia Tech at Maryland, Mississippi State at South Carolina, and Florida at Auburn. In the game between No. 25 Virginia and West Virginia, the Mountaineers, who were 2-0 for the first time since 2018, faced their border-state rival for the first time since 2002.