Oregon Edges Penn State in Double Overtime; Alabama Defeats Georgia Again
Week 5 of the 2025 college football season featured significant matchups, including Oregon's double-overtime victory over Penn State and Alabama's win against Georgia.
In Week 5 of the 2025 college football season, several top-ranked teams faced off in pivotal matchups.
The day began with No. 23 Illinois securing a victory over No. 21 USC with a last-second field goal. Additionally, No. 16 Georgia Tech required overtime to overcome Wake Forest.
In the afternoon, No. 1 Ohio State demonstrated their strength against Washington, while No. 9 Texas A&M withstood a late rally by Auburn. Notably, No. 13 Ole Miss, under coach Lane Kiffin, made a decisive fourth-down conversion late in the game to secure a win against No. 4 LSU.
The evening featured two marquee matchups. No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State engaged in a closely contested game that extended into double overtime, with Oregon ultimately prevailing in the challenging environment of Happy Valley. Simultaneously, No. 17 Alabama continued their dominance over No. 5 Georgia, adding another victory to their series against the Bulldogs under coach Kirby Smart.