A college football projection model had a winning week, with Louisville and Syracuse games covering the spread despite close calls. The model's Week 3 picks include Colorado +4.5, Arkansas/Ole Miss under 61.5, South Alabama/Auburn under 55.5, Western Michigan/Illinois over 50.5, and Duke/Tulane under 54.5. A new bet added is South Carolina -3. The model emphasizes obtaining the best betting odds for long-term success. Last week's record was 3-2 (+0.80 units); the season record is 5-4 (+0.60 units, 6.0% ROI).

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