• Tennessee strikes into the top-three: The Volunteers are actually ranked third after a 25-15 victory on the highway over then-No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday.
• Utah cracks the top-10: The Utes are No. 10 after a 22-19 win on the highway over then-No. 14 Oklahoma State with out star quarterback Cameron Rising.
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Week 4 introduced main shakeups to the highest 25, as six ranked groups suffered their first losses of the season whereas 4 got here from the highest 15.
Here’s a have a look at our top-25 groups within the nation getting into Week 3. Please word that these aren’t the identical as PFF’s energy rankings.
1. Texas Longhorns (Record: 4-0, Previous: 1st)
Week 5 Matchup: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Texas was capable of maintain enterprise with out star quarterback Quinn Ewers, beating Louisiana–Monroe 51-3. Arch Manning was unspectacular in his first profession begin, posting only a 57.6 passing grade. He’ll attempt to bounce again this week in opposition to Mississippi State, the worst SEC crew in PFF’s energy rankings.
2. Georgia Bulldogs (Record: 3-0, Previous: 2nd)
Week 5 Matchup: at No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide
Georgia was off this previous week and can tackle Alabama in one of many greatest video games of the season.
3. Tennessee Volunteers (Record: 4-0, Previous: sixth)
Week 5 Matchup: Bye
Tennessee strikes up a couple of spots on this rating following a commanding 25-15 victory over then-No. 15 Oklahoma. The Volunteers’ protection utterly shut down the Sooners, permitting simply 3.4 yards per play.
4. Ohio State Buckeyes (Record: 3-0, Previous: third)
Week 5 Matchup: at Michigan State Spartans
Ohio State wrapped up its nonconference slate with a 49-14 win over Marshall on Saturday. The Buckeyes’ duo of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson dominated in opposition to the Thundering Herd, every averaging over 12 yards per carry.
5. Alabama Crimson Tide (Record: 3-0, Previous: 1st)
Week 5 Matchup: vs. No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs
After having fun with a bye week, Alabama will host second-ranked Georgia this weekend within the first matchup between top-five groups this season.
6. Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 4-0, Previous: fifth)
Week 5 Matchup: vs. Kentucky Wildcats
Ole Miss ended its nonconference schedule with a 52-13 victory over Georgia Southern. The Rebels have been dominant by means of their first 4 video games, profitable them by a mean of seven touchdowns. They’ll have their hardest take a look at but this week in opposition to Kentucky, who took Georgia all the way down to the wire a pair weeks in the past.
7. Oregon Ducks (Record: 3-0, Previous: seventh)
Week 5 Matchup: at UCLA Bruins
Oregon was off this previous week and can resume play in Los Angeles in opposition to UCLA on Saturday.
8. Missouri Tigers (Record: 4-0, Previous: eighth)
Week 5 Matchup: Bye
Missouri endured a nailbiter from Vanderbilt this previous weekend, profitable 30-27 in extra time. The Tigers’ often electrical passing assault has been held in test this season, as they’re simply forty seventh in EPA per move. Star receiver Luther Burden III solely has 257 receiving yards by means of 4 video games.
9. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (Record: 4-0, Previous: ninth)
Week 5 Matchup: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
Miami’s offense exploded in opposition to USF, beating the Bulls by a 50-15 ultimate rating. Cam Ward continued to point out why he’s a Heisman favourite, throwing for 404 yards and three touchdowns with two big-time throws.
10. Utah Utes (Record: 4-0, Previous: sixteenth)
Week 5 Matchup: vs. Arizona Wildcats
Utah strikes up six spots into the top-10 after a 22-19 victory over then-No. 14 Oklahoma State. The Utes pulled off the spectacular highway win regardless of beginning a real freshman at quarterback in Isaac Wilson since Cameron Rising was out with a finger harm. Micah Bernard carried the offense on his shoulders in his absence, speeding 26 occasions for 186 yards with 142 yards after contact.