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Oregon, Nebraska, and James Madison enter Week 5 Top 25 rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Oregon, Nebraska, and James Madison enter Week 5 Top 25 rankings

Summary

The Week 5 Top 25 rankings have been released following the fourth week of college football. Oregon jumped to #15 after a significant win at USC, while Nebraska climbed to #18 following an 18-point victory over Michigan State. James Madison made its debut at #25, improving its position with two strong road wins. Other significant movements included UCLA rising in the rankings, while Penn State dropped after a loss to Northwestern. This week features key matchups, including Alabama facing Mississippi State and Ohio State taking on Iowa.

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By the Numbers

•Oregon ranks #15 after beating USC.
•Nebraska moves to #18 with a win at Michigan State.
•James Madison enters at #25 after two road victories.
•UCLA sees a ranking rise while Penn State falls post-loss.
•Key matchups include Alabama vs. Mississippi State this week.

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And away we go with our post-week four rankings, and for those of you don’t know, this is the week where some shuffling happens. Preseason weights are fully gone, in-season weights enter (my Seese Model), so what a team is on the field — EPA/play, success rate, yards per play, and of course, win or […]
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