Week 5 Flop 10 features more James Franklin misery, SEC coaching hot seats

Week 5 of the college football season showed us the moment was too big for James Franklin — again, Brian Kelly will keep being asked about LSU’s offense and you don’t need a touchdown to win a game.

Here’s some of the lowlights from Week 5 in our Flop 10:

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison (0) reacts with quarterback Dante Moore (5) after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Fireworks explode over Beaver Stadium during the National Anthem as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs out of the pocket as Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon (54) chases during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Amare Campbell (24) reacts after tackling Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) is tackled by Oregon Ducks linebacker Kamar Mothudi (33) and linebacker Teitum Tuioti (44) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions fans cheer during the first half of a White-Out game against the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore hauls in a reception as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Oregon outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei brings down Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

The Duck wanders the sideline as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Penn State fans cheer as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Jordon Davison (0) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (2), wide receiver Malik Benson (4) react after a touchdown during overtime against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar (15) react after losing to the Oregon Ducks at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning greets Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin following a win over the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore (5) reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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See the best photos from No. 5 Oregon’s double OT win over No. 2 Penn State

Sep 27, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

James Franklin: Harsh? Definitely. But how many big games can one coach lose? Despite having won 71.2% of his games at Penn State since 2014, Franklin was just 1-13 in games against AP top-5 opponents heading into Saturday. Oregon was ranked No. 5 in this week’s coaches poll, and it’s the same old, same old: James can’t win the big games. Hell, even students began chanting “Fire Franklin” when Penn State trailed 17-3 early in the fourth quarter. For a team ranked No. 2!?! This one was close — a double OT loss — but Franklin seems to have a ceiling and just can’t break through it.

Sam Pittman: The Arkansas fans were chanting “Fire Pittman” during what turned out to be a third straight Razorbacks loss Saturday. Few expected Arkansas to pull off the upset over No. 21 Notre Dame, but this game was never competitive and finished 56-13. Pittman admitted he understood why Arkansas fans are calling for his dismissal: “I get it. If I was a fan, I’d be mad at me too,” Pittman said. “I’d be frustrated as hell with me.” We’ve already seen a few coaches get pink slips this season, Pittman seems poised to join that list.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) celebrates with tight end Josh Cuevas (80) after scoring a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) after scoring a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Edric Hill (94) tackles Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the first half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) runs against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs mascot Uga XI on the field before the start of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart on the sideline during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs take the field before the start of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws the ball during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Fan light up the stands while the Georgia Bulldogs take the field before the start of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young (8) goes in to score a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) runs against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) and defensive back KJ Bolden (4) in the second half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Chauncey Bowens (33) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Domani Jackson (1) in the second half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Josh McCray (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chris Cole (9) and linebacker Quintavius Johnson (33) and defensive back KJ Bolden (4) celebrate in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Sanford Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from No. 16 Alabama’s big road win over No. 3 Georgia

Sep 27, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) makes a catch against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) in the second half at Sanford Stadium.

Kirby Smart’s decision not to kick: Hindsight being what it is, the Georgia coach’s decision to pass up a potential tying field goal on 4th-and-1 from the 8-yard line with 13:25 left in the fourth quarter backfired. Cash Jones was tackled for a 3-yard loss and the Bulldogs only got one more possession in their 24-21 loss as the Crimson Tide salted away the game expertly.

Auburn’s offensive line: Hugh Freeze bragged about having six guys who will get drafted on the OL. Well, the Tigers have given up 15 sacks the past two weeks, including five in Saturday’s 16-10 loss at Texas A&M, and couldn’t open up any lanes in the running game (2.2 yards per carry). And no, losing a one-possession game to a top-10 Aggies team at Kyle Field is not a fireable offense, but Freeze’s seat is warming. Producing 177 yards of total offense is certainly a flashing red light. Even worse? The Tigers were 0-for-13 on third down. ZERO for 13 on third down.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) and offensive lineman Diego Pounds (61) react after a touchdown during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) and tight end Dae’Quan Wright (8) react after a touchdown during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Nic Anderson (4) and tight end Bauer Sharp (10) react after Anderson’s touchdown catch during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly reacts during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Aaron Anderson (1) runs after a catch as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Tahj Chambers (26) attempts to make the tackle during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during a time out during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) runs the ball during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) reacts with wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling (1) and wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (2) after Lee’s touchdown during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Cayden Lee (19) reacts after his touchdown during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin reacts to an official during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) carries the ball during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery (6) celebrates during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

LSU head coach Brian Kelly crouches on the sidelines during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) passes the ball during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) looks into the stands after failing to get a first down during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

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See best photos from No. 4 LSU vs No. 11 Ole Miss in Week 5 SEC football

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) passes the ball during a college football game between Ole Miss and LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

LSU’s offense: Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter a few weeks ago after the reporter had the audacity to ask about the Tigers’ middling offense. Saturday’s 24-19 loss to Ole Miss will only increase the inquest. LSU’s $18 million roster had its yardage output nearly doubled by the Rebels (480 to 254) and the Tigers managed just 57 rushing yards. “Everybody on offense has to play better,” Kelly said postgame. Huh, if only someone had asked that a few weeks ago…

More: LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier refuses to say if he’s hurt. Brian Kelly insists he isn’t

ACC officials in Wake Forest-Georgia Tech game: With the Demon Deacons sniffing an upset and looking to put the game away, the refs missed a pretty obvious offsides call on the undefeated Yellow Jackets late in the fourth quarter on a 3rd-and-5. The penalty would have given Wake Forest a first down. Instead, an incomplete pass stopped the clock and Georgia Tech went on to put together a nine-play, 54-yard drive to set up a game-tying field goal. Tech won in overtime after intercepting a 2-point attempt and head into its bye week 5-0 — with a little help from their friends.

Syracuse: Earlier this week, our Matt Hayes was touting Orange coach Fran Brown as a perfect fit for the SEC and a popular candidate for the growing list of vacancies. That was after Syracuse went to Clemson and beat the Tigers. So what happened Saturday!?! Duke absolutely diced up Syracuse in a 38-3 win… in the Carrier Dome. The Blue Devils racked up 503 yards of offense. It’s never a good sign when you open your postgame news conference with an apology: “I want to apologize to Syracuse, the fan base, just everyone who follows this football program,” Brown said. “The performance that you’ve see out there today was not good. I have to make sure that I coach our players a lot better. We have to prepare them better and have them be ready to come out and compete.”

UCLA: It kind of feels like piling on at this point, but Saturday was probably UCLA’s best chance at getting a win this year. And hey, the Bruins (0-4) actually covered, so if you want to take solace in that, go for it. The Bruins spotted Northwestern a 17-0 lead, but managed to chip away, got within 17-14 and had two chances with the ball to take the lead. But Nico Iamaleava and Co. managed just three yards on their last two drives, resigning the Bruins to defeat in interim coach Tim Skipper’s debut. Up next? An angry Penn State.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Ja’son Prevard (10) is hugged by Cavaliers defensive back Donavon Platt (28) as fans storm the field after making a game winning interception in the end zone against the Florida State Seminoles in the second overtime at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Fans rush the field and celebrate with Keke Adams #21 of the Virginia Cavaliers after a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Fans of the Virginia Cavaliers rush the field to celebrate after a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back J’Mari Taylor (3) celebrates after the Cavaliers’ win against against the Florida State Seminoles in two overtimes at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers defensive back Ja’son Prevard (10) is hugged by Cavaliers defensive back Donavon Platt (28) as fans storm the field after making a game winning interception in the end zone on a pass intended for Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Squirrel White (4) in the second overtime at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers safety Keke Adams (21) celebrates with fans on the field after the Cavaliers win over the Florida State Seminoles in two overtimes at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers fans and players celebrate on the field after their game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players and fans celebrate on the field after the Cavaliers’ win over the Florida State Seminoles in two overtimes at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers players and fans celebrate on the field after the Cavaliers’ win over the Florida State Seminoles in two overtimes at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Sep 26, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Fans climb the goalposts while storming the field after the Virginia Cavaliers win over the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Fans of the Virginia Cavaliers cheer in the first half during a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Check out the best photos from Virginia fans storming field after upset win over No. 8 FSU

Fans rush the field and celebrate with Maddox Marcellus #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers after a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Scott Stadium on September 26, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Virginia on-field security: Did they have any? As soon as Tommy Castellanos’ final pass was intercepted in FSU’s double OT loss Friday night, a swarm of Cavaliers students flooded the field before players had a chance to brace themselves for the stampede. At Scott Stadium, there was no rope or barrier to slow the fans running down The Hill onto the field. It was pure bedlam. FSU WR Squirrel White and Virginia DB Ja’Son Prevard were swallowed up by the crowd that was lined up already at the edge of the end zone before the final play. FSU coach Mike Norvell said postgame he wasn’t aware of any issues involving his players after the field-storm: “I mean we’ve got everybody in the locker room and so not sure of any issues.” Thankfully, it appears everyone emerged unscathed, but there was certainly heart-in-throat moments there. Virginia will likely be fined $50,000 for the field-storming, per the ACC’s updated event security policy.

Touchdowns in Northern Illinois vs. San Diego State: There weren’t any. This one finished SDSU 6, NIU 3. Woof. It wasn’t as bad as Wake Forest’s 3-0 win over Boston College in 2015, but only 13 times has a game featured nine points or less. That’s 0.09% of FBS games over the past 20 years, per Cleanup Hitter.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: James Franklin, Brian Kelly worst of college football Week 5

Week 5 Flop 10 features more James Franklin misery, SEC coaching hot seats

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