Top 10 College Football Showdowns: Big Games Ahead
Behold a lineup of exciting college football games this weekend. There will be a top-10 clash in the Big Ten, two big SEC games, and many high-stakes matchups in conference play.
Here are the top 10 games of Week 5, starting with some honorable mentions:
- Cincinnati at Kansas
- No. 16 Georgia Tech at Wake Forest
- Rutgers at Minnesota
- Duke at Syracuse
- Louisville at Pitt
- No. 15 Tennessee at Mississippi State
- Arizona at Iowa State
- Appalachian State at Boise State
- BYU at Colorado
Virginia had an iconic win 30 years ago, upsetting No. 2-ranked Florida State. The Cavaliers aim to repeat history as they face Florida State again. Virginia upset Florida State in a double-overtime thriller on Friday.
Indiana sent a strong message with a big win over No. 9 Illinois last week. The Hoosiers look like a College Football Playoff contender under coach Curt Cignetti. They face Iowa next, who will be tough to beat at home.
Ohio State, the top-ranked team, faces Washington, a team with a strong home record. Notre Dame plays Arkansas in a game where both teams struggle defensively. Texas A&M and Auburn will also face off this weekend.
Arizona State and TCU will clash in a Friday night game. USC faces Illinois, and Georgia plays Tennessee in a rematch of a thrilling game from the previous season.
LSU's defense will challenge Ole Miss' offense. Penn State faces Oregon in a high-stakes matchup. Both teams are looking to solidify their contender status in the national title race.