The College Football Week 5 Schedule delivered nonstop action across the country from Thursday through Saturday. Ranked teams battled, conference races tightened, and several upsets shook up the early season picture.
This complete College Football Week 5 Schedule includes every game, final score, TV channel, and result from the weekend. Whether you are catching up on scores or reviewing how to watch future weeks, everything you need is right here.
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Thursday, October 1
FBS Schedule - Week 5
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | vs New Mexico State 34, WKU 13 | 8:00pm ETCBSSN | W 34-13 | |
| Thursday | vs North Texas 45, Tulsa 44 | 9:00pm ETESPN | W 45-44 (OT) |
Friday, October 2
FBS Schedule - Week 5
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | vs Pitt 35, Virginia Tech 33 | 7:00pm ETESPN | W 35-33 | |
| Friday | vs Liberty 30, Delaware 14 | 7:00pm ETCBSSN | W 30-14 | |
| Friday | vs Northwestern 34, Penn State 13 | 8:00pm ETFOX | W 34-13 |
Saturday, October 3
FBS Schedule - Week 5
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs Memphis 59, Charlotte 8 | 11:00am ETESPN+ | W 59-8 | |
| Saturday | vs Air Force 14, Navy 9 | 12:00pm ETCBS/Paramount+ | W 14-9 | |
| Saturday | vs 3 Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26 | 12:00pm ETESPN/Disney+ | W 37-26 | |
| Saturday | vs Syracuse 42, UConn 41 | 12:00pm ETCBSSN | W 42-41 (OT) | |
| Saturday | vs 7 Alabama 56, 16 Mississippi State 23 | 12:00pm ETABC | W 56-23 | |
| Saturday | vs 20 Houston 27, UCF 17 | 12:00pm ETESPN2 | W 27-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Iowa State 45, West Virginia 42 | 12:00pm ETTNT | W 45-42 | |
| Saturday | vs Kansas 55, Middle Tennessee 0 | 12:00pm ETESPNU | W 55-0 | |
| Saturday | vs 21 SMU 25, Boston College 16 | 12:00pm ETThe CW | W 25-16 | |
| Saturday | vs Wake Forest 57, Stanford 3 | 12:00pm ETACCN | W 57-3 | |
| Saturday | vs Minnesota 20, Michigan 14 | 12:00pm ETFOX | W 20-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3 | 12:30pm ETBTN | W 31-3 | |
| Saturday | vs 2 Georgia 38, Vanderbilt 14 | 12:45pm ETSECN | W 38-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Western Michigan 20, Buffalo 17 | 1:00pm ETESPN+ | W 20-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Toledo 39, Ball State 24 | 2:00pm ETESPN+ | W 39-24 | |
| Saturday | vs UNLV 39, California 31 | 3:30pm ETCBSSN | W 39-31 | |
| Saturday | vs UAB 33, Samford 14 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 33-14 | |
| Saturday | vs 17 Tennessee 24, Auburn 14 | 3:30pm ETESPN | W 24-14 | |
| Saturday | vs 25 Missouri 45, 8 Florida 17 | 3:30pm ETABC | W 45-17 | |
| Saturday | vs NC State 31, Louisville 28 | 3:30pm ETACCN | W 31-28 | |
| Saturday | vs Florida State 38, Virginia 7 | 3:30pm ETESPN2 | W 38-7 | |
| Saturday | vs 5 Ohio State 31, 14 Iowa 14 | 3:30pm ETCBS/Paramount+ | W 31-14 | |
| Saturday | vs North Dakota State 28, Wyoming 0 | 3:30pm ETThe CW | W 28-0 | |
| Saturday | vs Georgia State 42, Old Dominion 10 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 42-10 | |
| Saturday | vs Central Michigan 41, Akron 17 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 41-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Bowling Green 24, Miami (Ohio) 20 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 24-20 | |
| Saturday | vs Eastern Michigan 38, UMass 14 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 38-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Ohio 13, Kent State 10 | 3:30pm ETESPN+ | W 13-10 | |
| Saturday | vs James Madison 45, Marshall 17 | 3:45pm ETESPNU | W 45-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Nebraska 48, Maryland 23 | 4:00pm ETFS1 | W 48-23 | |
| Saturday | vs New Mexico 61, UTEP 7 | 4:00pm ETMW+ | W 61-7 | |
| Saturday | vs 24 Kentucky 35, South Carolina 34 | 4:15pm ETSECN | W 35-34 (OT) | |
| Saturday | vs Purdue 24, Illinois 17 | 4:15pm ETBTN | W 24-17 | |
| Saturday | vs Florida Atlantic 66, Texas Southern 10 | 6:00pm ETESPN+ | W 66-10 | |
| Saturday | vs Oregon State 56, Colorado State 26 | 6:00pm ETUSA | W 56-26 | |
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M 34, Arkansas 7 | 7:00pm ETESPN2 | W 34-7 | |
| Saturday | vs 10 BYU 17, TCU 10 | 7:00pm ETESPN/Disney+ | W 17-10 | |
| Saturday | vs UTSA 16, Rice 14 | 7:00pm ETESPN+ | W 16-14 | |
| Saturday | vs Georgia Southern 31, Coastal Carolina 24 | 7:00pm ETESPN+ | W 31-24 | |
| Saturday | vs South Alabama 52, ULM 35 | 7:00pm ETESPN+ | W 52-35 | |
| Saturday | vs Louisiana Tech 31, Army 29 | 7:30pm ETESPN+ | W 31-29 | |
| Saturday | vs 12 Texas Tech 29, Colorado 7 | 7:30pm ETFOX | W 29-7 | |
| Saturday | vs 4 Miami (FL) 41, Clemson 13 | 7:30pm ETABC | W 41-13 | |
| Saturday | vs 18 USC 25, Washington 21 | 7:30pm ETNBC/Peacock | W 25-21 | |
| Saturday | vs 22 Boise State 37, Utah State 18 | 7:30pm ETCBSSN | W 37-18 | |
| Saturday | vs Temple 17, USF 13 | 7:30pm ETESPNU | W 17-13 | |
| Saturday | vs 11 LSU 63, McNeese 14 | 7:45pm ETSECN | W 63-14 | |
| Saturday | vs 6 Indiana 47, Rutgers 15 | 8:00pm ETBTN | W 47-15 | |
| Saturday | vs Louisiana 23, Arkansas State 20 | 8:00pm ETESPN+ | W 23-20 | |
| Saturday | vs Fresno State 26, Washington State 6 | 9:30pm ETUSA | W 26-6 | |
| Saturday | vs Baylor 55, Arizona State 19 | 10:30pm ETESPN | W 55-19 | |
| Saturday | vs San Diego State 31, Texas State 29 | 10:30pm ETThe CW | W 31-29 | |
| Saturday | vs Arizona 34, Cincinnati 7 | 11:00pm ETFOX | W 34-7 | |
| Saturday | vs San Jose State 20, Hawaii 16 | 11:59pm ETMW+ | W 20-16 |
Biggest Games from College Football Week 5
Several high-profile matchups defined the College Football Week 5 Schedule:
- #7 Alabama dominated #16 Mississippi State 56-23
- #2 Georgia handled Vanderbilt 38-14
- #5 Ohio State beat #14 Iowa 31-14
- #4 Miami rolled past Clemson 41-13
- #25 Missouri stunned #8 Florida 45-17
- Northwestern pulled off a major upset over Penn State 34-13
These results from the Week 5 College Football Schedule will have lasting effects on conference races and the College Football Playoff picture.
How to Watch College Football Week 5 Games
Most games on the College Football Week 5 Schedule aired across major networks including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, CBS, NBC, BTN, ACCN, SECN, and streaming platforms like ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Disney+.
For future weeks, check local listings and official conference network apps for the latest TV and live stream information.
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FAQ
When did College Football Week 5 take place?
College Football Week 5 games were played Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Which ranked teams played in Week 5?
Multiple ranked teams were in action, including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Missouri, and others.
Where can I find all College Football Week 5 scores?
The complete College Football Week 5 Schedule with final scores is listed above by day.
What were the biggest upsets in College Football Week 5?
Northwestern’s win over Penn State and Missouri’s victory against Florida ranked among the biggest surprises of the weekend.
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