Week Five Storylines
10/1/2026 9:00:00 AM | Football
Unbeaten showdowns and early conference battles make this a pivotal weekend across college football.
Ohio State travels to Iowa City for a matchup with the Hawkeyes
Coming off their last-second victory over Michigan in the Big House, the Iowa Hawkeyes will return home to Kinnick Stadium to face off with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The last time the two played in Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes picked up a 30-point victory over the Buckeyes.
Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State welcome Alabama to town
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are riding high after going undefeated in their first four games this season. After setting the Guiness World Record for most people playing cowbells simultaneously, Starkville will be another fortress this weekend against the Tide.
The Fighting Irish travel to Chapel Hill
Notre Dame and North Carolina will face off in Kenan Stadium on Saturday. The Irish are undefeated with quarterback CJ Carr coming in with a 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Tar Heels will be looking for a bounce back victory after defeat last time out against Clemson.
Undefeated Miami Hurricanes face off with Clemson
The Miami Hurricanes have been dealing early in the season. Quarterback Darian Mensah has 1,211 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while his counterpart wide receiver Malachi Toney has racked up 564 receiving yards.
The Canes will face off with against Clemson this weekend in Death Valley.
Battle of undefeated ACC teams in Blacksburg Friday night
Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh match up at Lane Stadium Friday night. Both are undefeated, have one win in conference play and are looking to continue the momentum past Week 5.
Northwestern opens Ryan Field against Penn State Friday night
Northwestern will debut its $850M+ stadium Ryan Field on Friday night, when they host Penn State in a Big Ten matchup on FOX.
Gators look to extend winning streak at Mizzou
The Florida Gators have been riding high so far this season, with new head coach Jon Sumrall going undefeated in his first four games at the helm, including a win at Auburn and at home against Ole Miss. Mizzou will be looking to get back on track after defeat at Mississippi State last weekend.
Ohio State travels to Iowa City for a matchup with the Hawkeyes
Coming off their last-second victory over Michigan in the Big House, the Iowa Hawkeyes will return home to Kinnick Stadium to face off with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
The last time the two played in Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes picked up a 30-point victory over the Buckeyes.
Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State welcome Alabama to town
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are riding high after going undefeated in their first four games this season. After setting the Guiness World Record for most people playing cowbells simultaneously, Starkville will be another fortress this weekend against the Tide.
The Fighting Irish travel to Chapel Hill
Notre Dame and North Carolina will face off in Kenan Stadium on Saturday. The Irish are undefeated with quarterback CJ Carr coming in with a 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Tar Heels will be looking for a bounce back victory after defeat last time out against Clemson.
Undefeated Miami Hurricanes face off with Clemson
The Miami Hurricanes have been dealing early in the season. Quarterback Darian Mensah has 1,211 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while his counterpart wide receiver Malachi Toney has racked up 564 receiving yards.
The Canes will face off with against Clemson this weekend in Death Valley.
Battle of undefeated ACC teams in Blacksburg Friday night
Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh match up at Lane Stadium Friday night. Both are undefeated, have one win in conference play and are looking to continue the momentum past Week 5.
Northwestern opens Ryan Field against Penn State Friday night
Northwestern will debut its $850M+ stadium Ryan Field on Friday night, when they host Penn State in a Big Ten matchup on FOX.
Gators look to extend winning streak at Mizzou
The Florida Gators have been riding high so far this season, with new head coach Jon Sumrall going undefeated in his first four games at the helm, including a win at Auburn and at home against Ole Miss. Mizzou will be looking to get back on track after defeat at Mississippi State last weekend.
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