{"id":17767,"date":"2026-10-01T05:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/?p=17767"},"modified":"2026-10-01T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:00:59","slug":"ncaa-division-i-fbs-football-2026-week-5-game-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/ncaa-division-i-fbs-football-2026-week-5-game-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Division I FBS football 2026: Week 5 Game Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Several exciting NCAA Division I FBS football matches took place during Week 4. Ohio State defeated Illinois in their most recent Week 4 game. Texas Tech claimed a win over Sam Houston, and Tennessee defeated Texas. Kentucky beat South Alabama in a Week 4 NCAA Division I FBS matchup. In another matchup, Maryland suffered a defeat to UCLA with a final score of 3-54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utah beat Iowa State in a Week 4 NCAA Division I FBS matchup. Michigan lost against Iowa, and Florida defeated Ole Miss in the Week 4 games. Boise State defeated WMU in a Week 4 NCAA Division I FBS football matchup. Boise State returned to winning form in the NCAA fixtures this season. Houston defeated GA Southern, while Oklahoma St beat West Virginia. Alabama claimed a victory against South Carolina, and Oregon defeated USC in their Week 4 matchups. LSU defeated Texas A&M, while Texas A&M will need to improve its form to maintain its ranking. MS State defeated Missouri, while SMU beat Missouri State.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Top-Picked Week 5 Fixture Schedule: Venues and Timings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fixtures<\/strong><\/td>Dates<\/strong><\/td>Time Zone ET<\/strong><\/td>Time Zone PT<\/strong><\/td>Time Zone IST<\/strong><\/td>Locations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Northwestern Wildcats vs Penn State Nittany Lions<\/td>October 2, 2026<\/td>08:00 PM<\/td>05:00 PM<\/td>05:30 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Ryan Field, Evanston<\/td><\/tr>
Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:30 PM<\/td>TDECU Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:30 PM<\/td>TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis<\/td><\/tr>
SMU Mustangs vs Boston College Eagles<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:30 PM<\/td>Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park<\/td><\/tr>
Clemson Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>07:30 PM<\/td>04:30 PM<\/td>05:00 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson University<\/td><\/tr>
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:30 PM<\/td>Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill<\/td><\/tr>
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:30 PM<\/td>Davis Wade Stadium, Mississippi State<\/td><\/tr>
Georgia Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>12:45 PM<\/td>09:45 AM<\/td>10:15 PM<\/td>Sanford Stadium, Athens<\/td><\/tr>
LSU Tigers vs McNeese State Cowboys<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>07:45 PM<\/td>04:45 PM<\/td>05:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge<\/td><\/tr>
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers<\/td>October 3, 2026<\/td>08:00 PM<\/td>05:00 PM<\/td>05:30 AM (Next Day)<\/td>SHI Stadium, Piscataway<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Week 5 Matchups and All Participating Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dates<\/strong><\/td>Games<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
October 2, 2026<\/td>Northwestern vs Penn State<\/td><\/tr>
October 3, 2026<\/td>Houston vs UCF, Minnesota vs Michigan, SMU vs Boston College, Clemson vs Miami FL, UNC vs Notre Dame, MS State vs Alabama, Georgia vs Vanderbilt, Tennessee vs Auburn, Missouri vs Florida, NC State vs Louisville, Iowa vs Ohio State, TCU vs BYU, Texas A&M vs Arkansas, USC vs Washington, Colorado vs Texas Tech, LSU vs McNeese State, and Rutgers vs Indiana<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pivotal Teams and Possible Lineups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> October 3, 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM ET| 09:00 AM PT| 09:30 PM IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for North Carolina Tar Heels<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Travis Burgess and Billy Edwards Jr.<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Crew Davis and Charleston French<\/td><\/tr>
Fullback<\/td>Henry Martello<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Keeyun Chapman and Nyqir Helton<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Shamar Easter and Deems May<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Cristian Alvarez and Aidan Banfield<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jimmy-PhriscoAlo-Suliafu, Tarvorise Brown, Vodney Cleveland, and Trey Giddens<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Backs<\/td>Jermaine Anderson and Coleman Bryson<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Jonathan Agumadu, Daniel Anderson, Jordan Avinger, Jake Bauer, and Ashton Blatt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Notre Dame Fighting Irish <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>CJ Carr and Noah Grubbs<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Nolan James Jr. and Javian Osborne<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Jerome Bettis Jr. and Elijah Burress<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Cooper Flanagan and James Flanigan<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Sullivan Absher, Max Anderson, and Will Black<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Francis Brewu, Christopher Burgess Jr., Davion Dixon, and Rodney Dunham<\/td><\/tr>
Cornerbacks<\/td>Khary Adams and Dallas Golden<\/td><\/tr>
Safety<\/td>Brauntae Johnson<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Jaiden Ausberry, Drayk Bowen, Ja’Kobe Clapper, and Thomas Davis Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Team Performances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the Clemson Tigers in their most recent game. Billy Edwards Jr. recorded 135 passing yards and one touchdown. Benjamin Hall earned 130 rushing yards for the North Carolina Tar Heels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish played against the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA games. CJ Carr, Aneyas Williams, and Micah Gilbert scored for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. CJ Carr recorded 237 passing yards and three touchdowns. Aneyas Williams earned 80 rushing yards and one touchdown for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ryan Browne, Fame Ijeboi, and Tra’Mar Harris scored for the Purdue Boilermakers. Browne recorded 111 passing yards, and Harris recorded 36 receiving yards for the Purdue Boilermakers. In the end, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Purdue Boilermakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Notre Dame Fighting Irish<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Bulldogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> October 3, 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:45 PM ET| 09:45 AM PT| 10:15 PM IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Sanford Stadium, Athens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Georgia Bulldogs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Bryson Beaver and Jake Bobo<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Micah Bell and Chauncey Bowens<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Jeremy Bell and Thomas Blackshear<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Ethan Barbour and Brayden Fogle<\/td><\/tr>
Center<\/td>Zykie Helton<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Drew Bobo, Waltclaire Flynn Jr. and Daniel Calhoun<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Clinton Barlow and Preston Carey<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Backs<\/td>KJ Bolden and Braylon Conley<\/td><\/tr>
Cornerback<\/td>Maurice Hayes<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Ends<\/td>Isaiah Gibson and Justin Greene<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Nick Abrams II, Eli Barrow, and Khamari Brooks<\/td><\/tr>
Safety<\/td>Khalil Barnes and Zion Branch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Vanderbilt Commodores<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Blaze Berlowitz and Drew Cowart<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Sedrick Alexander and Gabe Fields<\/td><\/tr>
Fullback<\/td>Gabe Fisher<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Cole Adams and Kayleb Barnett<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Jayvontay Conner and Adam Gehm<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Clinton Azubuike, Lyndon Cooper, and Micah DeBose<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Simeon Boulware and HaydenBray<\/td><\/tr>
Edges<\/td>Brian Allen Jr. and Miles Capers<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Tackles<\/td>Daryl Campbell, Jiaming Cao, and Mike Diatta<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Ty Bartholomew, Josiah Broxton, Bryce Cowan<\/td><\/tr>
Cornerback<\/td>Blaine McClure<\/td><\/tr>
Safety<\/td>Bradley Brown and Dontae Carter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Team Performances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Georgia Bulldogs faced the Oklahoma Sooners in their latest game. The Bulldogs scored consistently throughout the game. They recorded more passing yards and rushing yards, finishing with more total yards than the Sooners. The Oklahoma Sooners failed to score throughout the first and second quarters. The Sooners earned more passing yards but fewer rushing yards, finishing with fewer total yards. In the end, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Oklahoma Sooners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vanderbilt Commodores faced the Auburn Tigers in their most recent fixture. The Auburn Tigers scored consistently throughout the game. They recorded more passing and rushing yards, finishing with a higher total throughout the match. The Vanderbilt Commodores recorded fewer passing and rushing yards and finished with fewer total yards. The Commodores failed to score in the second quarter. The Vanderbilt Commodores lost to the Auburn Tigers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Georgia Bulldogs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clemson Tigers vs Miami Hurricanes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> October 3, 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 07:30 PM ET|04:30 PM PT| 05:00 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Clemson Tigers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Brock Bradley and Colson Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Gideon Davidson and David Eziomume<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Cam Blivens and Tyler Brown<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Christian Bentancur and Logan Brooking<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Chance Barclay, Gavin Blanchard and Leo Delaney<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Caden Story<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Ends<\/td>Michael Foster, J.R.Hardrick, and Will Heldt<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Tackles<\/td>Amare Adams, HevinBrown-Shuler, and Andy Burburija<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Jeremiah Alexander and Logan Anderson<\/td><\/tr>
Safety<\/td>Polo Anderson and Jerome Carter III<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Miami Hurricanes<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Judd Anderson and Joe Borchers<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>CharMar Brown and Mark Fletcher Jr.<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Cooper Barkate and Brennan Burton<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Israel Briggs and Hunter Carver<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Seuseu Alofaituli, Max Buchanan, and Demetrius Campbell<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Tyson Bacon, Armondo Blount, and Jarquez Carter<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Backs<\/td>Ja’Boree Antoine, Takai Azziz, Damari Brown, and Dylan Day<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Kamal Bonner, Karsten Busch, Jordan Campbell, and Justin Edwards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Team Performances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Clemson Tigers defeated the California Golden Bears in their most recent game. Jarvis Green, T.J. Moore, and Tait Reynolds were key contributors for the Clemson Tigers. Green recorded 31 rushing yards, while Moore earned 24 receiving yards. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Adam Mohammed, and Ian Strong scored for the California Golden Bears. Mohammed recorded 51 rushing yards, and Ian Strong recorded 44 receiving yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By contrast, the Miami Hurricanes faced the Central Michigan Chippewas. Darian Mensah, Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, and Malachi Toney were key contributors for the Hurricanes. Mensah recorded 338 passing yards and three touchdowns. Jadyn Glasser, Nicholas Woodford, and Tayte Vanderleest were key contributors for the Chippewas. The Miami Hurricanes ultimately defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Clemson Tigers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> October 3, 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 08:00 PM ET|05:00 PM PT|05:30 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> SHI Stadium, Piscataway<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Rutgers Scarlet Knights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Sean Ashenfelder and Dylan Lonergan<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Ja’shon Benjamin and Michael Dukes III<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Vernon Allen III and Ben Black III<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Kam Anthony and Ryan Bayoumy<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Raynor Andrews, Logan Anthony, Kwabena Asamoah, and Justin Cesaire<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>DJ Allen, Zaire Angoy, and ReeceBeck<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Backs<\/td>Devonte Anderson, Tyler Childress, Sage Clawges, Michael Clayton, and JJ Conyers<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Sean Allison, Kamar Archie, and Isaiah Deloatch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Projected Lineups for Indiana Hoosiers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Quarter Backs<\/td>Jacob Bell and Tyler Cherry<\/td><\/tr>
Running Backs<\/td>Lee Beebe Jr. and Jayreon Campbell<\/td><\/tr>
Wide Receivers<\/td>Charlie Becker, Lebron Bond, and Davion Chandler<\/td><\/tr>
Tight Ends<\/td>Andrew Barker and Parker Elmore<\/td><\/tr>
Offensive Lineman<\/td>Adedamola Ajani and Joe Brunner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Defense<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Lineman<\/td>Josh Burnham, Tyrone Burrus Jr., Keishaun Calhoun, and Quentin Clark<\/td><\/tr>
Defensive Backs<\/td>Byron Baldwin Jr., Jaylen Bell, and Anthony Chung<\/td><\/tr>
Linebackers<\/td>Clayton Allen, Rolijah Hardy, Isaiah Jones, and Amari Kamara<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Team Performances<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated the Howard Bison in their latest game. The Scarlet Knights recorded more passing yards and rushing yards, finishing with more total yards than Howard. The Howard Bison failed to score in the second, third, and fourth quarters. The Bison recorded fewer passing and rushing yards than the Knights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, the Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats. The Hoosiers scored consistently throughout the game. The Wildcats recorded more passing yards and fewer rushing yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Indiana Hoosiers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap-up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The North Carolina Tar Heels will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on October 3. The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Vanderbilt Commodores on October 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ohio State Buckeyes will face the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 3, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Can Ohio State overcome the road challenge and secure a win? The remaining teams will aim to demonstrate their resilience and potential determination in their Week 5 games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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