Ohio State was the big winner of Week 5, covering a substantial spread by pounding Nebraska on the road 48-7. There's more to say about the Buckeyes, who host Michigan State this week, but their rushing attack this season with transfer quarterback Justin Fields and returning running back J.K. Dobbins has been nearly as potent as their passing attack last season with Dwayne Haskins throwing to Parris Campbell. Nebraska was overwhelmed, their case as a contender in the Big 12 left in tatters.
Another highlight of the week was Auburn blistering Mississippi State 55-16. The Bulldogs haven't looked as good as our projections expected, knocked down a peg by injuries at quarterback and their struggle to replace the defensive linemen that departed for the NFL from the 2018 team.