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Fraud Alert: Notre Dame, Texas Tech, a few surprises face judgment after Week 5
Notre Dame strengthened its title case, while Texas Tech survived a scare and showed defensive concerns after halftime.
Notre Dame maintained its contender status with a 37-26 victory over North Carolina, effectively clearing the Fighting Irish of fraud allegations. Texas Tech's inconsistent performance against Colorado raises questions despite the Red Raiders' 26-point second-half surge.
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway is settling in nicely, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns in a 55-19 rout of Arizona State on Oct. 3. The victory improved the Bears to 2-0 in Big 12 play, positioning them as a potential title contender.
Northwestern bullied Penn State 34-13 at New Ryan Field, marking the first home victory over the Nittany Lions since 2015. Coach David Braun has quietly built a formidable team, establishing the Wildcats as a Big Ten sleeper.
Minnesota's defense secured a 20-14 victory over Michigan, returning the Little Brown Jug to Minneapolis for the first time since 2014. The Golden Gophers moved to 4-1, though the jury remains out on their sustainability.
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels accounted for five rushing touchdowns in a 38-7 rout of Virginia, exposing the Cavaliers' defensive vulnerabilities. This performance raises serious questions about the Cavaliers' status as an ACC contender.