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Top 25 in Week 5
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Top 25 in Week 5

Tennessee moves into the top three: The Volunteers are now in third place after a 25-15 road win over then-No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday.

Utah cracks the top 10: The Utes are No. 10 after a 22-19 road win over then-No. 14 Oklahoma State without star quarterback Cameron Rising.

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Week 4 brought big shakeups in the Top 25 as six teams in the rankings suffered their first losses of the season while four came from the Top 15.

Here’s a look at our top 25 teams in the country heading into Week 3. Please note that these are not the same as those PFF’s Power Rankings.

1. Texas Longhorns (Record: 4-0, Previous: 1.)

Week 5 Matchup: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Texas was able to handle business and beat without star quarterback Quinn Ewers Louisiana–Monroe 51-3. Arch Manning’s first career start was unspectacular and only achieved a passing grade of 57.6. He will try to bounce back this week Mississippi Statethe worst SEC team in PFF’s Power Rankings.


2. Georgia Bulldogs (Record: 3-0, Previous: 2nd)

Week 5 matchup: ranked 5th Alabama Crimson Tide

Georgia was off last week and will take over Alabama in one of the biggest games of the season.

3. Tennessee Volunteers (Record: 4-0, Previous: 6th)

Week 5 Matchup: Bye

Tennessee moved up a few places in this ranking after a confident 25:15 victory over the then No. 1. 15 Oklahoma. The Volunteers’ defense completely shut down the Sooners, allowing just 3.4 yards per play.


4. Ohio State Buckeyes (Record: 3-0, Previous: 3rd)

Week 5 matchup: at Michigan State Spartans

Ohio State ended its non-conference slate with a 49-14 win Marshall on Saturday. The Buckeyes duo of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson dominated against the Thundering Herd, each averaging over 12 yards per carry.


5. Alabama Crimson Tide (Record: 3-0, Previous: 1.)

Week 5 Matchup: vs. No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs

After enjoying a bye week, Alabama will host the runner-up Georgia this weekend in the first duel between the five best teams this season.


6. Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 4-0, Previous: 5.)

Week 5 Matchup: vs. Kentucky Wildcats

Ole Miss ended its non-conference schedule with a 52-13 win Georgia South. The Rebels were dominant in the first four games, winning them by an average of seven touchdowns. This week they face their toughest test yet Kentuckywho took Georgia until the cable a few weeks ago.


7. Oregon Ducks (Record: 3-0, Previous: 7th)

Week 5 matchup: at UCLA Bruins

Oregon was out last week and will play against him again in Los Angeles UCLA on Saturday.


8. Missouri Tigers (Record: 4-0, Previous: 8th)

Week 5 Matchup: Bye

Missouri endured a nail biter from Vanderbilt last weekend with a 30-27 overtime win. The Tigers’ normally electric passing attack has been kept in check this season as they rank just 47th in EPA per pass. Star receiver Luther Burden III has just 257 receiving yards in four games.


9. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (Record: 4-0, Previous: 9th)

Week 5 Matchup: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

Miami‘s offense exploded against USF, beating the Bulls by a final score of 50-15. Cam Ward continued to show why he is a Heisman favorite by throwing for 404 yards and three touchdowns with two big throws.


10. Utah Utes (Record: 4-0, Previous: 16th)

Week 5 Matchup: vs. Arizona Wildcats

Utah moves up six places into the top 10 after a 22:19 win over the then number 1. 14 Oklahoma State. The Utes earned the impressive road win despite starting a true freshman, Isaac Wilson, at quarterback because Cameron Rising was sidelined with a finger injury. Micah Bernard carried the offense on his shoulders in his absence, running 26 times for 186 yards, including 142 yards after contact.


11. Penn State Nittany Lions (Record: 3-0, Previous: 10.)

12. Louisville Cardinals (Record: 3-0, Previous: 14.)

13. Michigan Wolverines (Record: 3-1, Previous: 19th)

14. USC Trojans (Record: 2-1, Previous: 12.)

15. LSU Tigers (Record: 3-1, Previous: 17th)

16. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Record: 3-1, Previous: 18th)

17. Clemson Tigers (Record: 2-1, Previous: 20.)

18. BYU Cougars (Record: 4-0, Previous: NR)

19. Oklahoma Sooners (Record: 3-1, Previous: 13.)

20. Kansas State Wildcats (Record: 3-1, Previous: 11th)

21. Illinois Fighting Illini (Record: 4-0, Previous: NR)

22. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Record: 3-1, Previous: 15.)

23. Iowa State Cyclones (Record: 3-0, Previous: 21st)

24. UNLV Rebels (Record: 3-0, Previous: 24.)

25. Washington State Cougars (Record: 4-0, Previous: NR)

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