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College Football Playoff Outlook After Week 5 Results
Top teams mostly advanced with strong road wins, while expert rankings highlight a clear group of contenders for the playoff field.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Week 5 Road Tests
Seven teams from the top 10 faced road games in Week 5. Six of those squads secured convincing victories. The lone defeat came when Florida fell to Missouri. Miami posted 41 points in a win over Clemson and reached 248 total points across its first five contests. Notre Dame led North Carolina 21-20 early in the third quarter before adding a 17-point run to pull away.
Expert Consensus Rankings
Alabama, Indiana and Ohio State follow closely in most lists, with BYU, Utah and LSU appearing in the next tier. Oregon and Ole Miss also receive frequent mentions just outside the top 10.
Playoff Bubble Picture
Boise State lands at No. 12 on nearly every list, while teams such as UCLA, Pitt and Texas Tech appear in select rankings.
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