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_24126606_2 (opponent VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of opponent for october 3
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(opponent) FROM table_24126606_2 WHERE date = "October 3"