College football is weirdly unique like this. Unlike the NFL, not every week counts the same or provides a relatively level playing field. Standings don't necessarily mean as much as strength of schedule. So in college, it's not uncommon to play a big game followed by a decidedly mediocre one that's no more than a potential trap before gearing up for an equally big one again.
Ok, to clarify, it's not uncommon for the big programs that play in the SEC like Alabama, LSU, so on and so forth. Most teams don't get to play two top-5 teams in the span of three weeks.