Top college football matchups include Ohio State at Iowa this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Week 5 of college football features several marquee matchups, including No. 5 Ohio State visiting No. 14 Iowa. Iowa recently achieved a last-second victory over Michigan, prompting ESPN's "College GameDay" to cover the game for the first time in two decades. Ohio State boasts a powerful offense averaging 45 points per game, while Iowa's defense is the nation's best, allowing just eight points per game. Other notable games include No. 7 Alabama against No. 16 Mississippi State and No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri, both drawing significant attention as teams vie for playoff positioning.
- •Ohio State averages 45 points per game this season.
- •Iowa's defense has not allowed more than eight points in a game.
- •Alabama vs. Mississippi State features key players on both sides.
- •Florida looks to improve its standing against Missouri's challenged run game.
- •Iowa's recent win over Michigan boosts its confidence heading into this match.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Week 5 college football viewer's guide: Ohio State's trip to Iowa headlines the first weekend of October
"Week 5 features three matchups between ranked teams.
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