THE THERMOMETER: WEEK 5

THE THERMOMETER: WEEK 5

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THE THERMOMETER: WEEK 5
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes signals during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It’s time for The College Football Thermometer™️ once again. As the calendar turns to October, contenders begin to separate themselves from the pretenders. However, with a weaker slate of games, the 7-Day Forecast takes a hiatus for Week 5. 

A reminder: The hotter the game, the more important it is to making the CFP.  

We’ve picked five games to spotlight that receive a temperature, explanation and a prediction. Without further ado, let’s look at the most important matchups in Week 3.

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