Nebraska stays undefeated; Ohio State tops Iowa in Week 5
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Nebraska Cornhuskers improved to 5-0 with a 48-23 victory against Maryland on October 3, 2026. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Iowa 31-14 in a key Big Ten matchup, powered by wide receiver Jeremiah Smith's 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Minnesota pulled off a 20-14 upset over Michigan, further complicating the Wolverines' season under new coach Kyle Whittingham. Northwestern secured a convincing 34-13 win against Penn State, marking the first game at their revamped Ryan Field. USC bounced back from a loss to Oregon, edging Washington 25-21, while Indiana cruised past Rutgers 47-15. Rankings are expected to reflect these outcomes when updated in the Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
- •Nebraska 48, Maryland 23; stays undefeated at 5-0
- •Ohio State 31, Iowa 14; Jeremiah Smith shines with 206 yards
- •Minnesota upsets Michigan, 20-14; Wolverines struggle
- •Northwestern dominates Penn State, 34-13, in first game at new field
- •USC rebounds with 25-21 win over Washington; Indiana beats Rutgers 47-15
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings Week 6: Why These Are Our Top 25 Teams
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — College football rankings after Week 5: Updated Coaches Poll. AP Top 25 for Big Ten
"How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 5 be reflected in the updated Week 5 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
"Who are the 25 best teams in college football, and why do we have them where we do? Here are our Week 6 CFN rankings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 10:18 AMCollege Football Rankings Week 6: Why These Are Our Top 25 Teams
Who are the 25 best teams in college football, and why do we have them where we do? Here are our Week 6 CFN rankings.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 10:05 AMCollege football rankings after Week 5: Updated Coaches Poll. AP Top 25 for Big Ten
How will the Big Ten's showing in Week 5 be reflected in the updated Week 5 Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 rankings? Here's what to know.
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