The rankings hardly changed at all. Texas and Southern California fans are still disgruntled with their coaches, even after victories. Johnny Manziel is still the Heisman front-runner.
A lot can change this week, with plenty of high-profile matchups and possibilities for upsets.
Five things to know about Week 5 of the college football season, which has potential to be the best week yet.
ALABAMA HAS SOMETHING TO PROVE. The No. 1 team in the country has shown just enough vulnerability (pass defense, running game) to have some Crimson Tide fans troubled. The two-time defending champions can put much of that to rest with a good effort against No. 21 Mississippi, a team with enough talent at receiver and along the defensive front to pick at the Tide’s perceived weaknesses.
OHIO STATE QB. Braxton Miller was the Big Ten offensive player of the year last season. Two games on the sideline with a knee injury gave backup Kenny Guiton a chance to play and now he has 13 touchdown passes, though almost half came against Florida A&M. Coach Urban Meyer says Miller should be ready to go when No. 4 Ohio State plays at home against No. 23 Wisconsin. There’s been plenty of discussion in Columbus about which quarterback should play. And if the Badgers upset the Buckeyes, Meyer will be second-guessed no matter who plays.
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