As Week 5 of the college football season wraps up, the competition intensified, revealing a potential national title favorite. Alabama soared to the top of the betting odds after a thrilling 41-34 victory over Georgia, affirming the Crimson Tide's resurgence in the post-Nick Saban era. This victory not only propelled Alabama's national title aspirations but also sent shockwaves through the SEC standings.

The week was pivotal, especially for the SEC teams, as Ole Miss faced a shock defeat at home against Kentucky. Meanwhile, Texas polished off its perfect record with a 5-0 start by overcoming Mississippi State, although the Longhorns ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, find themselves at No. 3 in betting odds. The SEC continues to dominate the national title conversation, with three of the top four favorites, while the powerful Big Ten teams are also making waves thanks to dominant performances from Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State.

In the ACC, both Miami and Clemson ensured they remain competitive in the national conversation. Miami squeaked by Virginia Tech, keeping their unbeaten streak alive, while Clemson held their ground against Stanford.

Here’s a breakdown of the grades for the top college football programs as of Week 5, focusing on teams with national title odds of +4000 or better:

**Bye Weeks:** Tennessee (+1000)

Alabama