Week 5 Recap - Show Me the Rankings
Week 5 brought us three marquee matchups that college football fans had been anticipating all week. Mississippi State and Iowa each had a chance to take down perennial powerhouses and prove they belonged in the College Football Playoff conversation. Meanwhile, Florida had seemingly already made its case after last week's performance against Ole Miss. All the Gators needed to do was keep that momentum rolling.
Each matchup offered a compelling storyline for this college football season. But once again, we were reminded that the storylines we want don't always come to pass.
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Columbia, Missouri
We'll start with the Gators, whose win over Ole Miss earned them national recognition and plenty of attention in College Football Playoff predictions over the past week. Some college football media personalities, who will remain unnamed, even tried to compare them to the 2019 LSU team. To me, that seemed a little premature. Florida had looked impressive against the Rebels, but that game was at home, and Jon Sumrall had yet to take his team on the road to face a competent SEC opponent. Sorry, Auburn.
Florida entered the game as a 5.5-point favorite, and I'll admit, I thought they would cover that spread fairly easily. I pictured a seven- or ten-point victory, with Jadan Baugh wearing down the Missouri defense late in the game to put things away.
Instead, Florida got its pants pulled down in front of the entire class.
A field goal on their opening drive wasn't the worst result, but when quarterback Aaron Philo failed to see a wide-open running back in the flat, just three yards in front of him, who would have had a clear path to the end zone, there was reason to be concerned. Missouri responded with a field goal of its own, tying the game 3-3 at the end of the first quarter.
When Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons found Donavan Olugbode for a 47-yard touchdown to give the Tigers the lead, the warning lights really started flashing for Florida. The Gators had just shut down Ole Miss's high-powered offense, so why was Missouri suddenly breaking off big plays against them?
Those concerns briefly faded when Florida scored to tie the game at 10-10. But before long, the sirens were blaring, signaling a full-blown emergency. Missouri scored on each of its final two drives of the first half to take a 20-10 lead into the break. That was a deficit Florida could certainly overcome, but a closer look at the Gators' first-half performance revealed some serious issues. Florida had six possessions, resulting in two scoring drives and four...yes, four three-and-outs. Missouri was straight-up bullying the Gators at the line of scrimmage.
Things went from bad to downright ugly in the second half. Florida was forced to punt on its first five drives, while Missouri scored on each of its first four. In what felt like the blink of an eye, the Tigers had turned the game into a 45-10 blowout.
The Gators managed a late touchdown to make the final score 45-17, but still...ouch.
Missouri had spent the entire week hearing about how it didn't deserve to be ranked and how Florida was the real deal. The Tigers responded by putting that conversation to bed. They held Florida to just 42 rushing yards for the entire game. The same Gators offense that rushed for more than 300 yards the week before, looking like it could drive a semi-truck through the holes its offensive line was creating, was completely shut down. Jadan Baugh finished with just 13 total yards, averaging a measly 1.1 yards per carry.
Missouri recorded three sacks and 11 tackles for loss, consistently disrupting Florida's offense and preventing it from finding any rhythm. We knew Florida wanted to establish the run, and Missouri figured out exactly how to derail that plan: stop it. Without an effective running game, the Gators had no answer and struggled to establish anything else offensively.
The bigger question coming out of this game, though, is what we should make of Missouri. Eli Drinkwitz has built a reputation for leading the Tigers to solid eight-win seasons, but those campaigns don't typically include four-score victories over top-ten opponents. I'll be the first to admit that Florida's top-ten ranking may have been premature, but this was still an uncharacteristic statement win for a Drinkwitz-led team.
In two weeks, Missouri travels to Ole Miss, giving us another opportunity to see whether the SEC's middle tier is about to cannibalize itself. Until then, maybe we should all take a lesson from this game: don't get too high on a team after just one big win at home.
New David's against Perennial Goliath's
Alabama at Mississippi State
While neither Florida nor Missouri has been at the top of the college football world over the past 15 years, Alabama and Ohio State have been the pinnacle of the sport during that time. Mississippi State and Iowa, meanwhile, have enjoyed some success, but nothing close to what their opponents have accomplished. So, could they topple the giants of college football and prove they were legitimate contenders this season?
No.
After beating Missouri the previous week, Mississippi State welcomed Alabama to town with a chance to start 5-0 and solidify its position in the SEC title race.
Despite having Kamario Taylor and a high-powered offense, if you paid attention to my picks on Instagram this week, you knew I was all over Alabama covering the 6-point spread. I’ve seen this story play out far too many times in the SEC over the past 25 years. A team with little preseason hype starts the season undefeated by beating a few middle-of-the-pack conference opponents. They show flashes of brilliance, often with an explosive offense, and when that first big opponent comes to town, there's hope they can pull off the upset.
The problem? I can't remember it happening very often.
It seems like every year, teams get off to hot starts before running into the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, or Ohio State. And more often than not, those giants of the 2010s find a way to win. So, I trusted my gut, and this time, I was right.
Alabama came out firing on offense and immediately put pressure on the young quarterback, Kamario Taylor. With just two punts and one turnover in the first half, the Crimson Tide consistently moved the ball and built a comfortable lead heading into the break. The second half is when the track meet really began for Keelon Russell and company. Four touchdowns on four drives meant that no matter what Mississippi State did, it wasn't going to catch up.
Mississippi State is a fun, young team, and I wouldn't count the Bulldogs out from causing some chaos against another SEC opponent later this season. However, I just don't see them as a legitimate threat to win the conference. There's a difference between being a good team and being ready to compete with the best, and Saturday showed that Mississippi State still has some work to do.
Alabama, on the other hand, continues to look like a team capable of competing for a national championship. After all the hate and ridicule Kalen DeBoer has received over the past two seasons, myself included, it's worth noting that he now has the same record Nick Saban had through 33 games: 25-8. The Crimson Tide have also scored at least 45 points in all five games this season and now get the opportunity to prove themselves at home against Georgia.
Alabama opened as a home underdog for just the second time since 2007. And believe me when I say this: that will absolutely motivate them. The Crimson Tide have spent the past few weeks reminding everyone what they're capable of, and a chance to take down Georgia in Tuscaloosa is exactly the kind of game DeBoer wants.
Ohio State at Iowa
All week, we heard about what happened the last time Ohio State traveled to Iowa in 2017. First, I want to say what a disgrace that is. These are conference opponents, yet it has been nine years since Ohio State last played in Iowa City? We have teams like Georgia that have never traveled to Texas A&M. There is absolutely no reason there should be more than four years between conference opponents visiting each other's stadiums. Conference realignment should not come at the expense of traditional home-and-away matchups.
Now that I'm off my soapbox, Ohio State clearly had no interest in letting history repeat itself this year. And thanks to Jeremiah Smith, it didn't.
Smith hauled in 11 catches for 206 yards and two touchdowns as Ohio State rolled past Iowa, 31-14. Iowa fumbled on its second play of the game, handing the Buckeyes a short field right out of the gate. From there, it was a classic Big Ten slugfest, with Ohio State making the bigger plays and gradually wearing down the Iowa defense.
The good news for the Hawkeyes is that this was their last currently scheduled game against a ranked opponent. However, their next three games are far from a cakewalk. Iowa must travel to Washington before facing rejuvenated Minnesota and Wisconsin teams. The problem with an expanded Big Ten is that, even with just one loss, Iowa may no longer control its own destiny when it comes to reaching the conference championship game. With seven teams still undefeated in conference play, the Hawkeyes will likely need some help to get another shot at Indianapolis.
Ohio State, meanwhile, continues to do exactly what it needs to do following that early loss to Texas: look dominant and beat the teams it should beat. The Buckeyes get a tune-up against Maryland before heading on the road to face Indiana, a game that I imagine everyone in Columbus has been waiting for since last year's conference championship.
However, Ohio State can't put all its eggs in the Indiana basket. Two weeks after that matchup, the Buckeyes travel to USC, and immediately after that, Oregon comes to town. The road ahead is far from easy, and one slip-up could quickly change the outlook of their season.
As for Jeremiah Smith, he has firmly established himself as the Heisman favorite through the first five weeks of the season. His combination of size, speed, and playmaking ability makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses, and as long as he's on the field, the Buckeyes will always have a chance to win. With Smith playing at this level, Ohio State's ceiling remains as high as anyone's in the country.
Other Marquee Games
Michigan vs. Minnesota
The disaster season continues for the Michigan Wolverines, this time at the expense of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis. Minnesota hadn't beaten the Wolverines in their home stadium in almost 50 years—1977 to be exact—but that would change Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota dominated in all aspects of the game. Going 80 yards in seven plays on their first drive to make it 7-0 was just the start. Michigan was able to answer two possessions later, and thanks to Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey's second interception of the game, this one being returned 79 yards for a touchdown, they held a 14-7 lead going into halftime despite being outplayed.
This is where things got really bad for Michigan. Minnesota would open the half by taking 7:38 off the clock, only to go 33 yards and punt. That punt was muffed, and Minnesota would recover. A field goal by the Gophers cut the lead to 14-10, and Michigan would get the chance to answer. Two plays later, Bryce Underwood would throw his first interception. Minnesota would kick another field goal, and on the first play of Michigan's next drive, Underwood would throw his second interception. Minnesota would finally fully capitalize and score a touchdown with just under 14 minutes to go in the game, making it 20-14 in favor of the Gophers.
The entire second half, Michigan had held the ball for just 48 seconds. Yet they were still only down by six and had a chance to take the lead. A five-and-a-half-minute drive that only resulted in 33 yards warranted a punt back to Minnesota. Minnesota didn't want the ball either, apparently, and punted back to Michigan, who, you guessed it, punted back to Minnesota after four plays. Minnesota then, yep, again, punted back to Michigan with 1:41 left on the clock.
I had a feeling this drive wasn't going to end in a punt, as Michigan needed to score. They still didn't get very far. With the ball at midfield and 32 seconds remaining, Underwood threw the ball five yards out of bounds on fourth-and-five, sealing the victory and giving Minnesota the Little Brown Jug.
Minnesota is having a good year. I don't think anyone thinks they're going to contend for the Big Ten or crash the playoff picture, but P.J. Fleck has already led them to exceed expectations this season. They're not the big story here.
Michigan is.
The Kyle Whittingham experiment is going horribly wrong. The Wolverines start 0-2 in conference play for the first time since 2014 and, besides their game against UTEP, have failed to score more than 20 points. Their team stats from Saturday are abysmal: 180 total yards of offense, 2.8 rushing yards per attempt, and 4.8 yards per pass. Underwood went 10-for-21 for 101 yards and two picks, while their top rusher had just 50 yards. This wasn't against an elite defense, either. Minnesota let Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State put up 479 yards of offense on them in the same setting.
Five games in, they're already calling for Whit's head along with Underwood. $12 million in NIL money doesn't seem so well spent after what we've seen on the field this year. I don't know where they go from here, but unless they start winning and putting up some offensive numbers, it's not going to get any better.
Washington vs. USC
After disappointing losses to Minnesota and Oregon, these two teams faced off in LA, both looking to get back on track. A super slow first half saw neither team really take control, and a late touchdown by the Huskies gave them a 14-10 lead heading into the break. Washington running back Brian Bonner Jr. was really the only consistent source of offense for the Huskies. Demond Williams looked okay at times, but at other times looked very similar to what he did against Minnesota: flustered and rushed. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava had a mediocre first half, with his biggest miscue coming on an interception inside the UW red zone.
The second half started with UW forcing a three-and-out from USC and then taking the ball 60 yards in two plays to open up an 11-point lead on the Trojans. USC would answer with a 75-yard drive of their own that took seven minutes off the clock. Their two-point conversion would fail, leaving them still down five points. However, five plays into the Huskies' next drive, Demond Williams would pump fake, and on his attempt to throw after the fake, he was hit and fumbled the ball. Defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart picked up the ball and rumbled 48 yards for the touchdown. Just like that, UW had gone from up 11 to down one. A lead they would ultimately never get back, as USC would add a field goal early in the fourth quarter and UW couldn't get anything consistent going on offense.
After forcing a punt, the Huskies got the ball back and marched 77 yards down the field, setting up first-and-10 on the USC 18-yard line. Two minor gains on first and second down set up a third-and-four on the USC 12. Williams didn't diagnose the proper pressure and didn't find his hot route, resulting in a sack. The worst thing about the sack was that his hot route was wide open on a drag route. All he needed to do was read the protection properly, and they would have scored. The fourth-down pass was swatted away, and USC was able to take a knee to end the game.
While USC won the game, it wasn't an overwhelming assurance that they are back this season. Ohio State comes to Los Angeles on Halloween night, and then right after that, they must make the trip to Indiana. Maryland might be the only free win left on the Trojans' schedule.
Washington, on the other hand, now starts conference play 0-2 and has a real problem on the offensive side of the ball. Head coach Jedd Fisch continues to call questionable games, and there is no doubt that Demond Williams has regressed from last year. Maybe that's a factor of the two of them not really wanting to be in Seattle after all the offseason debacles they created.
They, too, face a tough remaining schedule, as Iowa comes to town next weekend. Needing three more wins to make a bowl game, things look bleak as Purdue and Nebraska both look much improved this year—and, oh yeah, those games are on the road.
Notre Dame vs. North Carolina
I'm not going to dwell too much on this game, but is Notre Dame really the #3 team in the country? I mean, we know how much trouble North Carolina is having with their program right now, and Notre Dame only won by 11 points after the game was tied in the second half. All I have heard is about how great this Irish defense is, but if it weren't for two poor interceptions from Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., North Carolina is right in this game at the end.
The combined record of Notre Dame's opponents so far is 11-11, yet we're already crowning them as one of the top three teams in the country. All I'm saying is, let's pump the brakes. Their win against Wisconsin is looking better and better each week as the Badgers keep winning, but really? Why is anyone taking stock in a team that has beaten Rice, Michigan State, Purdue, and North Carolina? All four of those teams were projected to finish at or near the bottom of their respective conferences.
The Irish's first real test comes in two weeks when they travel to Provo to take on BYU in what will be a top-ten matchup if both teams can take care of business this weekend.
Game of the Week: Kentucky 35 South Carolina 34
This week's Game of the Week was important for the future of head coach Shane Beamer at South Carolina. Nothing in his tenure has gone as promised, and the past season and a half has continued that trend. Having one of the most touted quarterbacks in the country last season in LaNorris Sellers has helped mask some of his coaching flaws.
Saturday's game against Kentucky was an opportunity for the Gamecocks to earn a much-needed win over a ranked team. The Gamecocks were favored in this game, and Vegas looked smart as South Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead on Kentucky midway through the second quarter. The defense forced Kentucky to punt on its first four possessions, and it looked like South Carolina was going to roll. Then, a fumble deep in their own territory turned the tide for the Gamecocks.
Kentucky would convert that turnover into a touchdown, and the two teams would trade field goals right before halftime to make it a 20-10 advantage for South Carolina heading into the break. Kentucky would then strike quickly out of halftime to cut the lead to 20-17. South Carolina would once again have a questionable coaching decision result in a turnover on downs around midfield, and Kentucky would make them pay for it. A Wildcat touchdown gave the lead to Kentucky for the first time in the game.
South Carolina would pick itself up off the mat and drive 75 yards in just five plays to retake the lead. Once again, Kentucky was forced to punt, and South Carolina was poised to bleed the clock and deliver the knockout punch. But yet again, rather than taking the sure points on a field goal, Shane Beamer rolled the dice and went for it on fourth down at the Kentucky 22-yard line. Sellers wasn't even close to reaching the line to gain, and to make matters worse, he fumbled the football as well.
Kentucky was able to drive down the field and tie the game with a chip-shot field goal. South Carolina wasn't able to do anything to answer and, frankly, was just lucky that Kentucky was out of timeouts and couldn't get out of bounds at the end of the game. Otherwise, the Wildcats would have had a 54-yard field goal attempt to win the game.
The game went to overtime, and South Carolina would score first. It only took Kentucky four plays to punch in a touchdown of its own, and first-year head coach Will Stein decided to end the game in the first overtime. Lining up for two, Wildcat quarterback Kenny Minchey found a wide-open Willie Rodriguez in the end zone to secure the 35-34 win.
I don't read too much into Kentucky with this win. Good win, but South Carolina...oh man.
This is now the 7th...7th! double-digit lead that Shane Beamer has blown while at South Carolina. It is the second one this year, and many people probably remember the 30-3 lead they blew last season against Texas A&M.
I'm not sure what South Carolina is waiting for, but I can guarantee you that the longer they wait, they aren't suddenly going to start winning with Shane Beamer as their head coach.
Player of the Week
Aiden Flora (Iowa State): 22 CAR, 212 YDS, 3 TD, 2/2, 48 YDS, 2 TD
A back-and-forth game between West Virginia and Iowa State provided viewers with a classic Big 12 shootout. The game saw Iowa State go down early, come back and build a two-score lead, only for West Virginia to battle back and make it a game again. The two teams traded fourth-quarter blows before the Cyclones ultimately came away with a 45-42 victory.
Their victory was in large part thanks to the outstanding play of Aiden Flora. The Iowa State running back totaled 212 yards on the ground and found the end zone three different times, with two of those touchdowns being the final two scores for Iowa State. Along with his outstanding day on the ground, Flora was also involved in two halfback passes that produced 48 yards and two touchdowns.
Being responsible for five touchdowns and 212 rushing yards earns Flora this week's honor of Player of the Week.
Aiden Flora ran for 3 TDS and threw 2 more in Iowa State's win over West Virginia 🔥
— CFB Performances (@performancesCFB) October 3, 2026
22 CAR, 212 YDS, 3 TDS, 2/2, 48 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TDS
He had never attempted a pass in college before today. The former walk-on also scored the game-winner in a 45-42 shootout. pic.twitter.com/EZweVbS1Rh
In Case You Missed it
Montana St Timeout
Friday night in the Kibbie Dome, Idaho upset the #1 FCS thanks to a confusing timeout call. I don't care what level of coach you are, you can't call a timeout there. Russ Ellis, my 5th grade Jr Knights coach knew better than to call a timeout in that situation.
ICYMI:
— ESPN (@espn) October 3, 2026
Idaho ends Montana State's 19-game win streak and upsets the Bobcats in epic fashion a with late TD and 2-point conversion 😳 pic.twitter.com/DVFb889soP
Harvard Hail Mary
Some of you probably saw this on my games to watch last week and rolled your eyes. Hopefully you trust me after this.
Hail Mary lateral for the win 😱 pic.twitter.com/i65KuR8fzU
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 4, 2026
New Northwestern
Friday night, Northwestern opened their brand new stadium by beating Penn State. Funny how James Franklin was fired last season after they lost to Northwestern. Penn State just did all that to lose to Northwestern yet again.
Field Goal Controversy
Speaking on James Franklin, the Virginia Tech Hookies suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Pitt Friday night. They had a 36 yard field goal to win it, but the kick sparked controversy as some think it may have in fact gone through the uprights. What are we going to do? Have the post extend 300 feet into the air?
VIRGINIA TECH MISSES THE FIELD GOAL AND PITT WINS 35-33.
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) October 3, 2026
UNBELIEVABLE. pic.twitter.com/2RGPPeag2Y
Dante Reno
Yale quarterback, Dante Reno experienced terrible heartbreak Friday with the passing of his father. Saturday he would honor him in the best way.
This one’s for you pops❤️ https://t.co/mKBx0eeEFQ
— Dante Reno (@dantereno10) October 3, 2026
Little Cannon
Purdue and Illinois play for a small prize. Purdue was able to win that prize for the first time since 2023.
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) October 4, 2026
AP Poll Reaction
The AP Poll was released Sunday afternoon, and boy, do I have a lot of bones to pick with it.
First off, let's start from the bottom and work our way up. Kentucky was ranked 24th last week, went on the road and beat South Carolina in a game where Vegas had them as the underdog—and got dropped from the rankings. Make it make sense.
Mississippi State gets throttled by Alabama and drops one spot. Okay, that's fair Alabama is really good. Florida gets throttled by Missouri and drops eight spots, while Missouri climbs 11. Missouri is now three spots higher than Mississippi State...who just beat them. Make it make sense.
Ole Miss, who got throttled by Florida—which, if you remember, just got throttled by Missouri—is ranked ninth. Once again, Florida and Ole Miss both have one loss. Florida beat Ole Miss by 24 points, yet Ole Miss is ranked seven spots higher. Make it make sense.
And for good measure, Oklahoma State beat Oregon by eight points earlier this season, yet Oregon is five spots higher. Make it make sense.
As always, he is how each voter voted:
All Oct 4 #APTop25 ballots: pic.twitter.com/SU0bBHKDxv
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 4, 2026
As you can probably tell, I have a problem with some of these early-season rankings. Luckily, I have a friend who created his own “Truth Index” to rank the teams based on a formula rather than 70 people voting on them.
Check it out and see if you agree more with the AP Poll or his formula-https://cfbtruthindex.com/
Will's Corner
Washington State 6, Fresno State 26
It’s time to sound the alarm.
We knew the non-conference schedule was going to be tough, but Saturday night’s game against Fresno State was the Cougars’ first game in the new Pac-12, and yet nothing seemed to change. Caden Pinnick struggled, the running game was nonexistent, and third-down conversions were an abysmal 1-for-11.
The defense held its own, but when it spends so much time on the field and is constantly put in terrible situations, what can you really expect? The problem is the offense.
This was the second game without an offensive touchdown, something that hasn’t happened since the 2012 season. I honestly don't know where the Cougars go from here. Maybe it's time to give Julian Dugger a shot, or perhaps Kirby Moore needs to take over play-calling duties. Whatever the answer is, something needs to change because this offense can best be described by what Ryan Leaf said on the broadcast Saturday night. Referring to WSU punter Max Dean, a former plumber, Leaf joked that Dean was familiar with what the Cougars’ offense could be compared to.
Washington State now travels to Logan to take on Utah State next Friday.
BYU 17, TCU 10
A rainy night in Fort Worth led to plenty of bad offense. With wet grass and a slippery ball, the running game was going to be key to building an advantage. Unfortunately for BYU, LJ Martin went down with yet another ankle injury, and the game quickly turned into a slog.
Twelve combined punts stole the show, but Bear Bachmeier bounced off would-be tacklers for a 21-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes remaining to give BYU a 17-7 lead. A late field goal and an unsuccessful onside kick attempt by TCU sealed the game at 17-10.
I wouldn’t read too much into the close score. The weather and injuries made this a grind, and BYU found a way to win despite the ugly conditions. Plus, BYU hadn’t won at TCU in 20 years, so a win is a win, no matter how ugly.
The Cougars now return home to take on Iowa State on Friday.
Tennessee 24, Auburn 14
With the Volunteers wearing the General Neyland Smokey Grey uniforms, nothing felt quite as usual inside Neyland Stadium.
Much like the BYU-TCU game, the first quarter consisted of both teams trading punts. After scoring just three points through nearly two quarters, Faizon Brandon was benched for George MacIntyre following a fumble. MacIntyre proceeded to throw an interception on his first drive, and Auburn took a 7-3 lead into halftime.
Tennessee came out of the locker room and decided to feed DeSean Bishop the ball, resulting in touchdowns on back-to-back drives. An Auburn touchdown early in the fourth quarter cut the lead to three, but another DeSean Bishop touchdown run sealed the game for the Volunteers.
There is still no word on what the quarterback situation will look like next week against Arkansas, but the offensive line is the real problem.
After the Texas game, the issues up front were apparent, but they could be written off as the result of facing an elite Texas defense. However, Auburn’s three sacks and nine tackles for loss tell a different story. Tennessee is struggling to establish consistency up front, and that is making life difficult for the entire offense.
If the Volunteers want to compete at the highest level, something needs to change. The quarterback situation may grab the headlines, but until the offensive line improves, Tennessee is going to have a hard time reaching its potential.
Survivor Pool Update
With the adjusted auto-pick rules in place, boy, did we have some exciting games this week! Based on how many of you still used auto-pick, I’m not sure everyone was locked in, but I certainly was. Gutsy picks of Toledo, Western Michigan, and Purdue paid off, but unfortunately, two competitors fell victim to the new rules.
Tom A. and Connor M. were both bitten by the random auto-pick bug. Tom ended up with South Carolina, which blew a 17-0 lead before losing in overtime. Connor went with a fellow Pac-12 team and picked his Beavers’ rival, Washington State. Even I thought that was a bold choice!
Thanks for playing, and better luck next year!
Don’t forget to make your pick for Week 6! Let this week be a lesson in what can happen when you rely on auto-pick.
Games to Watch Week 6
- 7.Indiana @ Nebraska – Oct 10, 12:00 PM ET (FOX) - Both teams are 5-0 and you can bet the people in Lincoln will be rocking Saturday afternoon.
- 21.UCLA @ 13.Oregon– Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET (CBS) - The Bruins look to prove that they are for real this year. What better place to do it then in Autzen Stadium on a October afternoon?
- 2.Georgia @ 6.Alabama – Oct 10, 7:30 PM ET (ABC) - Need I say more. 'Bama Georgia has become a can't miss since the 2018 national title, and a night game in Bryant Denny makes it that much better.
- 23.Boise State @ Fresno State – Oct 10, 10:30 PM ET (CW) - Two 4-1 Pac-12 teams face off as Fresno looks to cement themselves in the conference title race.
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