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College Football Power Rankings: Week 5
Credit: Getty ImagesThe Pac-12 had quite the evening, the TCU Horned Frogs had quite the scare and the Oregon Ducks’ College Football Playoff bubble exploded.
The college football top 25 rankings, without a doubt, took a shot this week.
College Football Power Rankings: Week 5
The running backs of the college football world went off on this fine fall day. Yeah, it truly is the year of the running back.
The Pac-12 had quite the evening, the TCU Horned Frogs had quite the scare and the Oregon Ducks’ College Football Playoff bubble exploded.
The college football top 25 rankings, without a doubt, took a shot this week.
25. Florida Gators
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports25. Florida Gators
Head coach Jim McElwain just captured a huge win against the Tennessee Volunteers, and his Florida Gators bounced in the top 25 rankings as a result.
24. California Golden Bears
Credit: Jennifer Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsAre you not entertained, Cal fans?
24. California Golden Bears
Jared Goff is a top NFL prospect and the California Golden Bears are undefeated.
Are you not entertained, Cal fans?
23. Arizona Wildcats
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The Arizona Wildcats allowed 56 points in their contest against the UCLA Bruins. 56!
22. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY SportsThere's no resting in the SEC, though, as the Bulldogs get the Texas A&M Aggies next.
22. Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are back in the top 25 thanks to a big win over the Auburn Tigers.
There's no resting in the SEC, though, as the Bulldogs get the Texas A&M Aggies next.
21. Stanford Cardinal
Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY SportsThe Cardinal have Arizona and UCLA next, so they can really make some noise in a hurry (or fall off the map).
21. Stanford Cardinal
The Stanford Cardinal are very much alive in the Pac-12 race ... especially after this weekend.
The Cardinal have Arizona and UCLA next, so they can really make some noise in a hurry (or fall off the map).
20. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports20. Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Oklahoma State Cowboys managed to escape the Longhorns, which spells doom for Texas head coach Charlie Strong.
19. West Virginia Mountaineers
Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsUnfortunately for West Virginia, these are its next four opponents: Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor, TCU.
19. West Virginia Mountaineers
The West Virginia Mountaineers made it rain on Saturday, beating the Maryland Terrapins by the score of 45-6.
Unfortunately for West Virginia, these are its next four opponents: Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor, TCU.
18. Wisconsin Badgers
Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsSoon, the Badgers will test their luck against fellow Big Ten teams.
18. Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers can't complain too much, as they are coming off a shutout performance.
Soon, the Badgers will test their luck against fellow Big Ten teams.
17. Northwestern Wildcats
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Another week and yet another win for the Northwestern Wildcats.
16. USC Trojans
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The USC Trojans bounced back in demolishing fashion. Meanwhile, the Arizona State Sun Devils are down and out.
15. Texas A&M Aggies
Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports15. Texas A&M Aggies
The Texas A&M Aggies found a way to win against the Arkansas Razorbacks, which is a huge plus considering the Aggies play Mississippi State next (and then Alabama and Ole Miss).
14. Oklahoma Sooners
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The Oklahoma Sooners had the week off. A little rest here and there is a very good thing, especially in this sport.
13. Clemson Tigers
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The Clemson Tigers also had a bye week. However, their showdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish next week will have fans drooling.
12. Utah Utes
Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY SportsJust in case you forgot, the Ducks, who were at home, played in last season's championship game.
12. Utah Utes
Speaking of demolishing fashion, the Utah Utes absolutely embarrassed the Oregon Ducks, 62-20.
Just in case you forgot, the Ducks, who were at home, played in last season's championship game.
11. Florida State Seminoles
Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY SportsWell, the Florida State Seminoles' victory wasn’t all about flash, but they did record the victory.
11. Florida State Seminoles
Winning and then moving forward is the name of the game, right?
Well, the Florida State Seminoles' victory wasn’t all about flash, but they did record the victory.
10. UCLA Bruins
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The UCLA Bruins stole the Pac-12 show. Not only did they knock off a ranked opponent on the road, but they did so by the score of 56-30.
9. Alabama Crimson Tide
Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports9. Alabama Crimson Tide
A week after dropping their first game of the season, the Alabama Crimson Tide managed to shut out their next opponent. That said, the Georgia Bulldogs are next on the schedule.
8. LSU Tigers
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Leonard Fournette is the best player in college football. So consider yourself very lucky, LSU.
7. Georgia Bulldogs
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Nick Chubb vs. Derrick Henry next weekend is going to be awesome. Running for a ton of yards is what Alabama vs. Georgia is going to be all about.
6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish can get another boost in the rankings with a win against Clemson next. Easier said than done? Definitely.
5. Baylor Bears
Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports5. Baylor Bears
Don't look now, but the Baylor Bears have a serious Heisman contender on their hands. Said Heisman contender goes by the name of Seth Russell, a man who just threw six more touchdown passes.
4. Ole Miss Rebels
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For all it's worth, the Ole Miss Rebels have the best win in the country. Said win, of course, is against Alabama on the road.
3. Michigan State Spartans
Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports3. Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans remain undefeated and fans (including myself) are waiting patiently for the showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes (aka the defending national champs).
2. TCU Horned Frogs
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The TCU Horned Frogs are very, very lucky to be undefeated still. In fact, some people might call it a miracle.
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
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No one is passing the champs until they actually go down, which might not happen for a very long time.
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