Exciting Matchups Highlight Week 5 of College Football

This weekend, college football fans in Penn State are in for a treat as Week 5 of the 2025 season promises to be one of the most thrilling slates of games so far. Saturday features a season-high four ranked matchups, including two clashes between top-15 teams.

The main event will be a showdown between No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State. This game is a rematch of the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, where the Ducks will try to defend their title and the Nittany Lions aim for their first conference title in nearly a decade.

In the SEC, two crucial games are also taking place. No. 4 LSU will face longtime rival No. 13 Ole Miss, a matchup that could determine key playoff implications. Meanwhile, No. 5 Georgia will seek revenge against No. 17 Alabama after previous losses. Georgia is coming off a bye week, giving them time to strategize for the Galen DeBoer-coached Alabama.

Among the other exciting matchups, No. 1 Ohio State will take a trip to Washington, facing a tough crowd in Husky Stadium. Ohio State has displayed impressive strength this season, and will look to keep that momentum going.

In the earlier games, No. 21 USC will go up against No. 23 Illinois at noon on Fox, while No. 22 Notre Dame is set to face Arkansas. Notre Dame is under pressure to win as they look to bounce back from two close losses.

With each of these games holding significant stakes, fans should grab their snacks and get ready for an action-packed Saturday filled with college football excitement!