College Football Week 5 Schedule: TV and Live Stream Info for Every Game
Reigning champions Ohio State sit atop the rankings and have a favorable schedule on the horizon until the latter stages of the season. Yet while the Buckeyes remain entrenched at No. 1 heading into Week 5, there's plenty of drama elsewhere around the world of college football.
From the steady rise of teams like Michigan State and Ole Miss to the meteoric jump of Utah, there's been plenty of movement during the first month. That's a trend likely to continue as conference play starts to really heat up around the country.
With that in mind, let's check out all of the important viewing information for this week's entire slate. That's followed by a breakdown of some of the top games likely to shake up the rankings.
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Week 5 Schedule
| - | Thursday, Oct. 1 | - | - |
| 7:30 p.m. | Miami (FL) vs. Cincinnati | ESPN | WatchESPN |
| - | Friday, Oct. 2 | - | - |
| 7 p.m. | Temple vs. Charlotte | CBS SN | CBS Sports Live |
| 7 p.m. | Memphis vs. South Florida | ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 10:15 p.m. | Connecticut vs. BYU | ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| - | Saturday, Oct. 3 | - | - |
| 12 p.m. | Purdue vs. No. 2 Michigan State | ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | Texas vs. No. 4 TCU | ABC | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | No. 23 West Virginia vs. No. 15 Oklahoma | Fox Sports 1 | Fox Sports Go |
| 12 p.m. | Minnesota vs. No. 16 Northwestern | Big Ten Network | BTN 2 Go |
| 12 p.m. | Iowa vs. No. 19 Wisconsin | ESPN | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | UCF vs. Tulane | ESPNews | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | Houston vs. Tulsa | CBS SN | CBS Sports Live |
| 12 p.m. | South Carolina vs. Missouri | SEC Network | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech | ROOT Sports | ESPN3 |
| 12 p.m. | Army vs. Penn State | ESPNU | WatchESPN |
| 12 p.m. | Kansas vs. Iowa State | Fox Sports Net | Fox Sports Go |
| 12:30 p.m. | Louisville vs. NC State | ACC Network | ESPN3 |
| 2 p.m. | Ohio vs. Akron | - | ESPN3 |
| 3 p.m. | Toledo vs. Ball State | American Sports Network | ESPN3 |
| 3 p.m. | Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan | - | ESPN3 |
| 3 p.m. | FIU vs. Massachusetts | - | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 1 Ohio State vs. Indiana | ABC/ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Baylor | ABC/ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 13 Alabama vs. No. 8 Georgia | CBS | CBS Sports Live |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 11 Florida State vs. Wake Forest | ESPN | WatchESPN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Wyoming vs. Appalachian State | - | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Liberty vs. Georgia State | - | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Bowling Green vs. Buffalo | Time Warner Sports | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Miami (OH) vs. Kent State | - | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Air Force vs. Navy | CBS SN | CBS Sports Live |
| 3:30 p.m. | Old Dominion vs. Marshall | American Sports Network | - |
| 3:30 p.m. | Western Kentucky vs. Rice | Fox Sports Net | Fox Sports Go |
| 3:30 p.m. | Nebraska vs. Illinois | Big Ten Network | BTN 2 Go |
| 3:30 p.m. | Boston College vs. Duke | NESN+ | ESPN3 |
| 3:30 p.m. | North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech | ESPNU | WatchESPN |
| 4 p.m. | Kansas State vs. No. 20 Oklahoma State | Fox Sports 1 | Fox Sports Go |
| 4 p.m. | Washington State vs. No. 24 California | Pac-12 Network | Pac-12 Live |
| 4 p.m. | San Jose State vs. Auburn | SEC Network | WatchESPN |
| 4 p.m. | East Carolina vs. SMU | ESPNews | WatchESPN |
| 7 p.m. | No. 3 Ole Miss vs. No. 25 Florida | ESPN | WatchESPN |
| 7 p.m. | Eastern Michigan vs. No. 9 LSU | ESPNU | WatchESPN |
| 7 p.m. | Louisiana Lafayette vs. Louisiana Tech | American Sports Network | - |
| 7 p.m. | Idaho vs. Arkansas State | - | ESPN3 |
| 7 p.m. | Georgia Southern vs. Louisiana Monroe | - | ESPN3 |
| 7 p.m. | Colorado State vs. Utah State | - | ESPN3 |
| 7 p.m. | UNLV vs. Nevada | Mountain West Network | Campus Insiders Live |
| 7 p.m. | South Alabama vs. Troy | - | ESPN3 |
| 7 p.m. | North Texas vs. Southern Mississippi | Fox College Sports | Fox Sports Go |
| 7 p.m. | Arkansas vs. Tennessee | ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 7 p.m. | Vanderbilt vs. Middle Tennessee | CBS SN | CBS Sports Live |
| 7:30 p.m. | Arizona State vs. No. 7 UCLA | Fox | Fox Sports Go |
| 7:30 p.m. | No. 21 Mississippi State vs. No. 14 Texas A&M | SEC Network | WatchESPN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Eastern Kentucky vs. Kentucky | SEC Network | WatchESPN |
| 8 p.m. | No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 12 Clemson | ABC | WatchESPN |
| 8 p.m. | No. 22 Michigan vs. Maryland | Big Ten Network | BTN 2 Go |
| 8 p.m. | UTSA vs. UTEP | KMYS-CW 35 | - |
| 8 p.m. | New Mexico State vs. New Mexico | ROOT Sports | - |
| 10 p.m. | Oregon vs. Colorado | ESPN | WatchESPN |
| 10:15 p.m. | Hawaii vs. Boise State | ESPN2 | WatchESPN |
| 10:30 p.m. | Arizona vs. No. 18 Stanford | Pac-12 Network | Pac-12 Live |
| 10:30 p.m. | Fresno State vs. San Diego State | CBS SN | CBS Sports Live |
Top Games
No. 13 Alabama at No. 8 Georgia
This is a statement game for Georgia and a virtual must-win for Alabama. The Crimson Tide already have one loss on their resume, and it's hard to imagine a two-loss team getting into the College Football Playoff unless chaos reigns supreme in the weeks ahead.
The Bulldogs are inside the Top 10 but are still seeking a notable victory. Beating a merely average South Carolina squad is their claim to fame so far. Knocking off Bama would go a long way in proving they are a legitimate playoff contender.
A heavy burden sits on the shoulders of running back Nick Chubb. He's tied Herschel Walker's Georgia record with 12 straight 100-yard rushing games and must now try to break it against the nation's fourth-ranked rushing defense. Nick Saban gave him high praise, per Matt Zenitz of AL.com:
Stopping the run is clearly the top priority for the Tide because otherwise, Georgia will be able to dominate possession. That said, they also must do a much better job of taking care of the football. They have turned the ball over eight times in four games.
It's too early to write off any scenario, but it sure feels like Alabama either gets back squarely in the playoff race or falls out of it completely this week. That's a lot of pressure, especially when going out on the road, so it's up to Saban to make sure his team is ready for the challenge.
No. 3 Ole Miss at No. 25 Florida
It wasn't much of a surprise to see Ole Miss struggle against Vanderbilt last week. The first game after an emotional win like the one the Rebels had against Alabama is always tricky. Now they can put that behind them and regroup for a serious test on the road.
Florida is quietly 4-0, and although the level of competition by SEC standards has been low, the Gators have showed impressive poise in close games. If they can establish Kelvin Taylor on the ground and prevent the Rebels from finding a rhythm offensively, they can cause a scare.
Of course, that's easier said than done. Ole Miss has a wealth of weapons on offensive, highlighted by the receiving trio of Laquon Treadwell, Cody Core and Quincy Adeboyejo. Preventing them from taking over the game is the biggest factor, according to Gator Sports Radio:
Gators defensive coordinator Geoff Collins must take some chances—in particular, dialing up some blitzes while playing tight coverage on the outside. It will expose them to some potentially big plays if the pressure doesn't materialize, but it's their best chance to disrupt Chad Kelly.
If this turns into a wide-open shootout, Ole Miss probably pulls away rather easily. But if Florida can turn it into a more run-oriented game and utilize the crowd to its advantage, that's when a serious upset bid could arise.
No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 12 Clemson
DeShone Kizer has held down the fort for Notre Dame following the loss of Malik Zaire. It's hard to know how he'll react Saturday night, however, as the Fighting Irish face off with Clemson in what's sure to be a raucous crowd.
Every program hypes the value of its fanbase, but there are few that can match the atmosphere in "Death Valley" for a big game. This week's game definitely qualifies, as illustrated by comments from Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, via Aaron Brenner of the Post & Courier:
Getting off to a strong start is essential for Notre Dame. The last thing it needs is to fall behind early, both giving the crowd a reason to get more involved and allowing Clemson to let its pass-rushers loose at every opportunity.
If the Irish avoid those early pitfalls and Kizer settles in, they'll be in good shape. That means C.J. Prosise and Josh Adams, who are both averaging better than eight yards per carry so far, will be leaned on heavily in the early going.
Ultimately, this game could be the week's most entertaining. It has fourth-quarter thriller written all over it. And to the winner goes a crucial victory that could ultimately put them over the top in the playoff race when the dust settles at season's end.
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