Week 5 was one of the most exciting weekends of the year, featuring four games between ranked opponents. In addition to these marquee matchups, there were a few mild upsets.
How will these results impact this week’s poll? Be sure to check out the latest installment the TSS Power 16 Poll below.
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama (2) | 73 |
| Tie | Clemson (1) | 73 |
| 3 | Ohio State (1) | 72 |
| 4 | Washington (1) | 67 |
| 5 | Michigan | 60 |
| 6 | Houston | 59 |
| 7 | Louisville | 50 |
| 8 | Texas A&M | 44 |
| 9 | Tennessee | 38 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 28 |
| 11 | Miami (FL) | 24 |
| 12 | Mississippi | 21 |
| 13 | Nebraska | 20 |
| 14 | Boise State | 12 |
| 15 | North Carolina | 11 |
| 16 | Baylor | 8 |
| Others receiving votes: Colorado 4, Oklahoma 4, Florida State 4, Stanford 3, Arkansas 3, Western Michigan 2 | ||
Notes and Observations
- As always, remember that these rankings are fluid, and will change from week-to-week until all of the games are in the books.
- Although Alabama received the most first-place votes (2), the Crimson Tide share the No. 1 ranking with Clemson, which moved up from No. 5 after its impressive win over Louisville.
- Ohio State dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 this week. But, don’t worry Buckeye fans, Phil Harrison has some good news for you in his latest assessment of the team.
- Houston also dropped two spots in the rankings, even though it beat UConn convincingly on Thursday night.
- Of course, the Cougars still have an opportunity for another signature win since the Cardinals only dropped to No. 7.
- By virtue of its 44-6 win over Stanford, Washington moved up all the way to No. 4 this week. The Huskies also picked up a first-place vote, while the Cardinal dropped out of the top 16.
- Michigan slides up one spot to No. 5 after defeating Wisconsin 14-7. The Badgers fell from No. 7 to No. 10.
- Boise State, Baylor, and North Carolina each moved into the rankings this week, holding the final three spots in the poll.
- Nebraska was the most polarizing team in this week’s standings, appearing as high as No. 9 on one ballot, while omitted from two other ballots altogether.
