It’s minutes before kickoff at Doak Campbell Stadium, and all eyes are on Chief Osceola and Renegade. With Florida State’s famous war chant echoing from the bleachers and Seminoles players holding their helmets high,

This might not look like the most thrilling slate on paper, but the more unassuming weekends tend to spark the most chaos.

No. 5 Miami is favored by more than a field goal on the road against No. 18 Florida State, which is coming off a loss to Virginia.

While the Sooners were off, a loaded Week 5 slate delivered. Big results in Athens, Happy Valley, Oxford, and Champaign, among others, were just part of a big-time Week 5. With Oklahoma remaining out of the spotlight this week, there aren't as many pivotal matchups, but there's a potential for major chaos in the college football landscape.

When Corbyn Fordham committed to Ohio State last November, the Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles School tight end did so just months before the Buckeyes captured a national championship. He saw history, believed in the fit for his game,

Miami and Florida State have a history of crushing each others’ national title hopes. It’s a rivalry Miami coach Mario Cristobal has lived as a fan and player.

Fordham committed to Ohio State back in November of 2024. This was a long-standing commitment for the Buckeyes and credit is due for tight ends coach Chris Thomsen, who has impressed in recent cycles with signings such as four-star Landen Thomas, four-star Amaree Williams, and four-star Chase Loftin.

In the 1970s, college football looked nothing like what we know today. This is especially true when considering the money tied to the sport. Today, football programs are cash cows for universities, but only if the university committed to the sport long ago.