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Fraud Alert: Notre Dame, Texas Tech, a few surprises face judgment after Week 5

College football’s early-season narratives are facing scrutiny after Week 5, with Notre Dame and Texas Tech among the teams drawing the most debate. The Fighting Irish, ranked No.

3 in the latest AP poll, have gone 5-0 but are now under the microscope for overstated expectations, particularly after a closely watched performance by quarterback CJ Carr. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s undefeated start has also sparked conversation, as analysts weigh whether the Big 12’s recent momentum aligns with actual title contention or inflated perception.

Separately, Miami remains atop the ACC power rankings, while Florida State’s surge and Virginia Tech’s first loss to Pitt have reshaped the conference’s hierarchy. Coaches’ polls and advanced metrics further complicate the picture, with Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama also emerging as frontrunners ahead of Week 6’s showdowns.

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