College Football Power Rankings Week Five

1. Oklahoma

In a week of upsets, Oklahoma destroyed TCU 35-10. They got it going early with a 24-yard TD pass from Sam Bradofrd to Juquin Iglesias on the Sooner’s first offensive series. Looks as if college football we’ll see our second No. 5 at No. 1 in two weeks when Oklahoma hosts Texas.

2. LSU

Coming off of a tough victory over Auburn, LSU had a decisive victory over Mississippi State for their ninth straight victory over the Bulldogs. Charles Scott had a successful performance, rushing for 141 yards and two touchdowns. They have a chance to defend their new rank when they visit Florida this week.

3. Alabama

Pulling off the upset against Georgia, Alabama exhibited their powerful defense shutting out the Bulldog’s in the first half with a halftime score of 31-0. The final score was 41-30. It wasn’t just their defense that was dominant however, Alabama had five straight scoring drives before they finally punted the ball with 9:19 left in the third quarter. The Crimson Tide host Kentucky next week.

4. Missouri

Missouri didn’t have to do much to move up in the rankings having a bye week this past Saturday. Heisman-hopeful Chase Daniels will lead the Tigers against Nebraska this week. After that: No. 21 Oklahoma State, No. 5 Texas.

5. Texas

The Texas Longhorns unsurprisingly defeated Arkansas 52-10. QB Colt McCoy threw for three TDs and ran for two. He now has 75 touchdowns, putting him at third on the all-time list. They are most likely looking past their matchup with Colorado this week, to when they travel to No. 1 Oklahoma in two weeks.
   

6. Penn State

Penn State jumps up to No. 6 after beating Illinois in the fourth quarter 38-24. The game was over when Derrick Williams had a 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter. They will play Purdue, who will be coming off of an emotional loss to Notre Dame, this week and then they will travel to No. 18 Wisconsin.

7. Brigham Young

BYU will be coming off of a bye week when they travel to play Utah State this week. The Cougars should run all over the Aggies and continue their offensive domination. Their biggest challenges coming up will be TCU on Oct. 16, San Diego State on Nov. 8, and regular season finale at No. 15 Utah.

8. Texas Tech

Texas Tech is also coming off of a week of rest. They will be playing Kansas State this week and you can expect Shannon Woods to have more huge numbers like he did in the game against Massachusetts.

9. South Florida

South Florida bullied North Carolina State this weekend beating them 41-10. Jamar Taylor scored on a one-yard run on USF’s first drive of the game. QB Matt Grothe was 20-29 for 259 yards and a touchdown. These numbers should continue this week when they host Pittsburgh.

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