College Football Week 5 Live Winners and Losers: Maybe We Should Just Name Jeremiah Smith a Permanent Winner
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Key Points:
- Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell emerged as a serious Heisman contender after a dominant performance in a 56–23 win over Mississippi State, spreading 10 passing touchdowns and 970 yards over his past three games.
- Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a standout game against Iowa, catching 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns, pacing toward a potential 2,469-yard season.
- Florida suffered a surprising 45–17 loss to Missouri, with the Gators held to just 42 rushing yards and star running back Jadan Baugh limited to 13 yards on 12 carries.
- Michigan struggled in a close 20–14 loss to Minnesota, with quarterback Bryce Underwood completing only 10 of 21 passes and throwing two interceptions, intensifying pressure ahead of their bye week.
- Wake Forest set a program conference margin of victory record with a 57–3 rout of Stanford, showcasing quarterback Gio Lopez’s significant improvement and solidifying their status as ACC title contenders.
