There is a college football power in the Hoosier State, and it isn’t Notre Dame. Look for the Indiana Hoosiers to surge in the AP College Football Top 25 poll in Week 5 after efficiently handling a top 10 team in Illinois, 63-10. Meanwhile, Oklahoma hung on to beat Auburn, and Texas Tech took down Utah, both outcomes certainly adding weight to the newest rankings.
Ahead of the full release, here are our projections …
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25. Auburn (3-1)
Auburn Tigers wide receiver Malcolm Simmons scores a touchdown during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners.
24. TCU (3-0)
The TCU Horned Frogs celebrate with the student section after the game against the SMU Mustangs.
23. USC (4-0)
The USC Trojans walk out of the tunnel before the game against the Michigan State Spartans.
22. BYU (3-0)
Aug 30, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback McCae Hillstead (3) runs the ball against the Portland State Vikings during the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
21. Notre Dame (1-2)
Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry celebrates assisting with a sack.
20. Missouri (4-0)
Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula celebrates after running in for a two point conversion against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
19. Michigan (3-1)
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood runs onto the field for warmup against Central Michigan.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford celebrates after a victory over the Clemson Tigers.
17. Texas Tech (4-0)
Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Cameron Dickey runs for a touchdown against the Utah Utes.
16. Alabama (2-1)
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams makes a face at the camera as he leaves the field after the win over Wisconsin.
15. Vanderbilt (4-0)
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
14. Tennessee (3-1)
Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II gets past Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV.
Tulane Green Wave defensive linemen Eliyt Nairne tackles Mississippi Rebels running back Logan Diggs.
Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Caleb Bacon (left), quarterback Rocco Becht (center), and tight end Jack Bjorn (right).
11. Oklahoma (4-0)
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10), defensive lineman Taylor Wein (44) and defensive lineman David Stone (0) celebrate during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Auburn Tigers.
10. Texas A&M (3-0)
Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed looks to pass during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
9. Indiana (4-0)
Indiana’s Kaelon Black versus Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
8. Texas (3-1)
Sep 20, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the first half against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell speaks to safety Earl Little Jr.
6. Georgia (3-0)
Tennessee defensive back Ty Redmond grabs Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young.
5. Miami (4-0)
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Joshua Moore holds off South Florida Bulls cornerback Ben Knox for a touchdown.
4. LSU (4-0)
Barion Brown of the LSU Tigers.
3. Penn State (3-0)
Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Devonte Ross runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Villanova Wildcats.
2. Oregon (4-0)
Oregon Ducks inside linebacker Will Straton celebrates a stop.
1. Ohio State (3-0)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: AP Top 25 projections for Week 5 poll
