CFP Bracketology: Week 5

IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 3: Quarterback Julian Sayin, wearing #10 for the Ohio State Buckeyes, scrambled for a first down against defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne, #96 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, during the first half of their game on October 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Following a series of chaotic weeks in college football, Week 5 showcased a more stable situation. This week's games did not present as many high-quality matchups, leaving the bracket largely unchanged from the previous week. My CFP projections following Week 5 indicate that Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, and Utah are the conference champions. Boise State leads the G6 rankings, while the at-large field consists of Texas, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, BYU, Ole Miss, and LSU.

Some highlights from this week's games include Florida's 45-17 defeat to Missouri, which eliminated them from playoff contention. The Gators, under new head coach Jon Sumrall, now face a daunting reality check and may still lack the readiness for the big stage. Ohio State secured a significant win with a resounding 31-14 victory over Iowa. The Buckeyes seemed to address some of their defensive problems, particularly in the run game, although they still have games against Indiana, Oregon, and USC left on their schedule.

The Big 12 Conference remains a mystery, as BYU suffered a 17-10 loss to TCU. Texas Tech struggled in the second half against Colorado, failing to consistently advance the ball despite the absence of turnovers from the weak Buffaloes team. Despite these issues, Utah remains the best overall team in the Big 12 Conference, but the most significant conference matchups are yet to take place. Overall, there have been no major changes this week, with the sole exception of LSU replacing Florida in my projected at-large field.