Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_27539808_3 (opponent VARCHAR, october VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many games did they play on october 9?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(opponent) FROM table_27539808_3 WHERE october = 9