Here is what the page “College Football Week 5: 5 Things I Know and 5 Things I Think, Including Missouri's CFP Pu” contains. Five weeks into the 2026 college football season, clear storylines are emerging. Missouri has positioned itself as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender, backed by strong performances on both sides of the ball. The Tigers' consistency has them in the national conversation, and their upcoming schedule will test whether they can sustain the push. Meanwhile, the search is on for the next surprise team—a program that could follow Indiana's unexpected rise from recent seasons.
Several Group of Five and Power Four dark horses are making cases, but none have fully separated. Key matchups in the coming weeks will clarify the playoff picture and reveal which early trends are real. With conference races tightening, every game now carries weight. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.