Week 5 of the 2025 college football season delivered an exciting slate of games with major upsets and close contests. Notable results include No. 17 Alabama defeating No. 5 Georgia 24-21, ending Georgia's 33-game home winning streak, and No. 6 Oregon winning in double overtime against No. 3 Penn State 30-24, showcasing a double-overtime thriller. Ohio State, ranked No. 1, secured its first road win of the season with a 24-6 victory over Washington, highlighted by a strong performance from star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Illinois stunned USC with a last-second 41-yard field goal to win 34-32, and Notre Dame dominated Arkansas 56-13, with the Irish scoring on all six first-half possessions. Tennessee narrowly escaped Mississippi State in OT with a 41-34 win, while Indiana edged Iowa 20-15, surviving an upset bid. Georgia Tech narrowly defeated Wake Forest 30-29 in overtime after a comeback from a 17-3 halftime deficit. Other key games saw Iowa State dominate Arizona 39-14, and LSU's leading rusher Caden Durham being out against Ole Miss. The weekend featured several high-stakes matchups impacting the College Football Playoff race, including Oregon at Penn State, LSU at Ole Miss, and Ohio State at Washington. Injuries also played a role, with Notre Dame's top cornerback Leonard Moore ruled out against Arkansas, and Arkansas WR Jalen Brown injured and carted off. The week highlighted the ongoing evolution of Heisman favorites, with Jeremiah Smith emerging as a leading receiver candidate, and Big Ten quarterbacks gaining prominence. The CFP leadership remains comfortable with the current 12-team playoff format, with no immediate plans for expansion. Overall, Week 5 showcased chaos, drama, and the emergence of new contenders in college football.