Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Florida face scrutiny after Week 5 performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
In Week 5 of college football, Notre Dame defeated North Carolina 37-26, maintaining its status as a national title contender. Texas Tech came back to beat Colorado 29-7, though concerns linger about its top-10 ranking. Florida suffered a tough loss against Missouri, falling 45-17, but remains optimistic for future matchups against Texas and Georgia. The week raised questions about the sustainability of several teams' success as critics weigh their playoff potential.
- •Notre Dame wins 37-26 over North Carolina.
- •Texas Tech rallies for a 29-7 victory against Colorado.
- •Florida loses 45-17 to Missouri.
- •Concerns rise about Texas Tech's legitimacy as a top-10 team.
- •Florida faces critical upcoming games against Texas and Georgia.
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