Takeaways from College Football Week 5: Miami looks elite, Alabama’s offense rolls
Week 5 absolutely delivered, from fireworks at the new stadium in Evanston to the statement made by Mizzou in CoMo.
1. Miami might be the best team in the country, but a definitive answer won't come until later in the season. No need to worry about Wake Forest or Clemson yet - Miami has yet to face a true challenge. Their schedule, while not as tough as Notre Dame's, suggests they may not face significant pressure from ACC opponents. It's uncertain how elite Miami truly is until they play against Notre Dame in South Bend.
2. Alabama's offense is undeniably impressive. With Kalen DeBoer at the helm, the Crimson Tide's creativity is evident as they've scored 45+ points in their first five games, a first since 2018. Quarterback Keelon Russell has led a team that's scored at least 45 points in each of their first five games, with no other team in recent memory doing the same.
3. The hot-seat coaches had mixed results this week. Mike Norvell, recently hired at Florida State, saw his team dominate Virginia 38-7. Meanwhile, Luke Fickell's Wisconsin team improved to 4-1 with a 31-3 win over Michigan State. However, Shane Beamer and Mike Locksley's teams suffered losses, with South Carolina beating South Carolina in overtime and Maryland falling to Maryland. A new name for the hot-seat list could be added: Cal coach Tosh Lupoi, who lost to UNLV in his first season.
4. Missouri finally got their first win over a top-10 team this week. After being on the fence about their ranking, now Missouri's victory against Florida (340 passing yards and 2 touchdowns by Austin Simmons) earns a ranking. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz's first regular-season win against a top-10 team, despite past struggles against the SEC's elite.
5. Chip Kelly's return to college football proved invaluable for Northwestern. The Wildcats showcased an explosive offense, rushing for 413 yards against Penn State while holding them to just 48 yards. The 34-13 victory marked a significant win in the young team's history and added credibility to their potential success in the Big Ten.
6. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been a standout performer for his team, exhibiting his exceptional skills on the field.
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