Ohio State maintains No. 5 spot in USA TODAY college football re-rank after Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Ohio State kept its No. 5 ranking in the latest USA TODAY re-rank following a victory over Iowa. This ranking follows two consecutive wins, maintaining the position originally established after defeating Illinois. The top five teams remain unchanged, led by Georgia, with Texas, Notre Dame, and Miami (FL) following. Ohio State will face Maryland next on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET.
- •USA TODAY re-ranked teams after Week 5 of college football season.
- •Ohio State is ranked No. 5, consistent with last week's standing.
- •Top four teams are Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Miami (FL).
- •Ohio State won against Iowa last Saturday.
- •The Buckeyes will play Maryland next on Saturday.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State remains steady in latest USA TODAY re-rank after Week 5
"USA TODAY re-ranked all 138 FBS college football teams after Week 5. Ohio State held steady after its victory over Iowa last Saturday
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