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Coaching hot seats rise amid Week 5 college football matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:32 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Coaching hot seats rise amid Week 5 college football matchups

Summary

As Week 5 of college football approaches, several coaches are under pressure with key matchups ongoing. The slate includes 3 Ohio State at 14 Iowa, 7 Alabama at 16 Mississippi State, and 4 Miami at Clemson. Reports suggest that college football viewership is down year-over-year, raising concerns about the sport's popularity. Additionally, discussions continue regarding the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, with recent legislative progress reported on the PCSA. The segment also features 'I've Got a Feeling' picks from the hosts.

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Key Details

•Key matchups include Ohio State at Iowa and Alabama at Mississippi State.
•Sources indicate a year-over-year drop in CFB viewership numbers.
•Legislation on College Football Playoff expansion gains traction.
•Hosts make Week 5 predictions during the segment.

Latest Updates

8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Week 5 Preview: Firing Season Starts Now + CFB Viewership + I Got A Feeling

What they're saying

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger look at Week 5 matchups with hot-seat coaches on the line and react to Front Office Sport’s report on dropping college football viewership numbers. Plus, "I've Got a Feeling" about Week 5 and the Hipster Minute.
— Yahoo Sportsby Andy Staples,Steven Godfrey,Ross Dellenger

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