No. 4 Tennessee enters the matchup with its highest AP ranking since 2022, wherein it was the second-ranked team in the country. Despite recent rebirths, Tennessee, the Ole Miss Rebels and Missouri Tigers have never made the College Football Playoff.

Arkansas’ 24-14 win against Auburn moves the Razorbacks up to No. 41, while Cal’s loss to Florida State sees the Golden Bears drop to No. 42. James Madison had not played well this year, but a stunning 70-50 win at North Carolina vaults the Dukes up to No. 44.

Major showdowns in the SEC and Big Ten headline the Top 25 games in Week 5 of college football as we break down the seven games to watch.

College football’s Week 6 schedule gets underway today with several notable games kicking off around the country. These are the most important matchups you shou