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Week 3 College Football: Ole Miss Revenge, NC State Fumble, and Wild Games

WHY IT MATTERS

The week’s unpredictable outcomes underscore the volatility of college football, affecting team momentum heading into conference play.

What happened

In Week 3 of the college football season, the spotlight fell on a marquee matchup in Oxford where Ole Miss secured a revenge victory, a moment highlighted by the ESPN recap. The same week saw an inexplicable fumble by NC State during its game against Vanderbilt, adding to the drama that defined the week’s play. ESPN’s feature notes that the series of games—ranging from high‑stakes clashes to unexpected turnovers—illustrated the unpredictable nature of the sport. While the article does not detail every contest, it underscores how a single play can shift momentum and how teams must adapt quickly to the evolving landscape of the season.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Best of Week 3: Ole Miss gets revenge, an inexplicable NC State fumble and more

ESPN · Kyle Bonagura · Discovery only; ESPN copyright terms apply

CORRECTIONS & UPDATES

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