Key college football matchups feature Ohio State, Alabama in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Week 5 of the college football season features several significant matchups. Ohio State plays Iowa on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT, with both teams aiming to establish their position in the Big Ten. Alabama visits Mississippi State at 11:00 a.m. CT, looking to maintain momentum against a surprising Bulldogs team. Florida faces Missouri at 2:30 p.m. CT, with the Gators unbeaten this season. Pittsburgh takes on Virginia Tech on Friday at 6:00 p.m. CT in an important ACC clash. As the season progresses, each game becomes crucial for conference standings.
- •Ohio State meets Iowa in a key Big Ten showdown on Saturday.
- •Alabama looks to stay undefeated against Mississippi State in Starkville.
- •Florida aims to maintain its unbeaten streak against Missouri.
- •Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech clash in an important ACC matchup.
- •Several teams seek to solidify their playoff positions as the season progresses.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — The top 5 college football games to watch in Week 5
"5 college football games you should keep an eye on this weekend.
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