Tue Sep 24 04:00:37 UTC 2024: ## College Football Playoff Picture Shifted After Week 4: Georgia-Alabama Headlines Week 5

**Atlanta, GA (October 3, 2023)** – With Week 4 in the books, the College Football Playoff picture has started to take shape, with several key matchups set to shake things up in Week 5.

The biggest game of the weekend is undoubtedly **Georgia’s trip to Alabama**, a rivalry that has produced six of the past eight conference championship or national title game matchups. Both teams are considered unanimous picks for the CFP, making this game a potential playoff preview.

Other notable matchups include **Illinois vs. Penn State** in the Big Ten, a potential playoff-eliminator for Notre Dame in **Louisville vs. Notre Dame**, and **Ohio State’s first real test against Michigan State**.

**Texas**, currently ranked No. 1, will face **Mississippi State** looking to keep their top spot. Their win over Michigan looks even better after the Wolverines defeated USC, now ranked No. 13.

**BYU**, after a dominant performance against Kansas State, is now the projected Big 12 champion, while **Utah** faces injury concerns at quarterback.

**Tennessee**, after a convincing victory over Oklahoma, solidified their place among the SEC’s elite. **Penn State**, meanwhile, continues to impress, securing a big win over Kent State.

**Clemson**, back in the playoff picture after their win over NC State, will be a betting favorite in every game moving forward.

**James Madison**, after a 70-point outburst, is now the highest-ranked Group of Five team, potentially earning an automatic playoff berth.

**Michigan**, after a late-game victory over USC, is back in the playoff picture, needing to address their passing game issues.

**Missouri**, unbeaten after overtime against Vanderbilt, faces a challenging three-game stretch against top 25 teams.

**Louisville**, with a chance to prove themselves on a national stage, face Notre Dame, another crucial matchup for the Fighting Irish.

**Kansas State**, after their loss to BYU, faces a crucial game against Oklahoma State.

**USC**, after a heartbreaking loss to Michigan, has a chance to prove themselves against Wisconsin.

With the season entering its mid-point, the College Football Playoff race is heating up. Stay tuned for Week 5’s action, which promises to be an exciting one.

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