The New Top-10 Teams Fared in Week 3

1. Alabama Crimson Tide: Beat Texas, 20-19

The Alabama Crimson Tide held on to beat the Texas Longhorns 20-19 in a close game that came down to the wire. Will Anderson Jr. had a huge game for Alabama, recording 3 sacks and 7 tackles. Bryce Young threw for 213 yards and a touchdown, but also threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Texas. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Tide in rushing with 76 yards on 18 carries.

2. Georgia Bulldogs: Beat South Carolina, 48-7

The Georgia Bulldogs cruised to a 48-7 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Stetson Bennett threw for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Kenny McIntosh rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs' defense held South Carolina to just 212 yards of total offense

3. Ohio State Buckeyes: Beat Toledo, 77-21

The Ohio State Buckeyes had no problem with the Toledo Rockets, winning 77-21. C.J. Stroud threw for 367 yards and 5 touchdowns, and TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buckeyes' defense forced 3 turnovers and sacked Toledo quarterback Dequan Finn 5 times.

4. Michigan Wolverines: Beat Maryland, 34-27

The Michigan Wolverines needed a late touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy to beat the Maryland Terrapins 34-27. McCarthy threw for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Donovan Edwards rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverines' defense held Maryland to just 307 yards of total offense.

5. Clemson Tigers: Beat Louisiana Tech, 48-20

The Clemson Tigers had little trouble with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, winning 48-20. Cade Klubnik threw for 279 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Will Shipley rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers' defense forced 3 turnovers and sacked Louisiana Tech quarterback Parker McNeil 5 times.

6. Tennessee Volunteers: Beat Akron, 63-6

The Tennessee Volunteers had their way with the Akron Zips, winning 63-6. Hendon Hooker threw for 279 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Jalin Hyatt caught 6 passes for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Volunteers' defense held Akron to just 137 yards of total offense.

7. USC Trojans: Beat Fresno State, 45-17

The USC Trojans beat the Fresno State Bulldogs 45-17 in a game that was closer than the score indicates. Caleb Williams threw for 341 yards and 4 touchdowns, and Travis Dye rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown. The Trojans' defense forced 3 turnovers and sacked Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener 3 times.

8. Oklahoma Sooners: Beat Nebraska, 49-14

The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 49-14 in a game that was never in doubt. Dillon Gabriel threw for 230 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Eric Gray rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown. The Sooners' defense held Nebraska to just 272 yards of total offense.

9. Penn State Nittany Lions: Beat Auburn, 41-12

The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Auburn Tigers 41-12 in a game that was dominated by the Nittany Lions' defense. Sean Clifford threw for 178 yards and a touchdown, and Nick Singleton rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Nittany Lions' defense held Auburn to just 227 yards of total offense.

10. Utah Utes: Beat San Diego State, 35-7

The Utah Utes beat the San Diego State Aztecs 35-7 in a game that was never in doubt. Cameron Rising threw for 206 yards and a touchdown, and Micah Bernard rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown. The Utes' defense held San Diego State to just 193 yards of total offense.