Week 5 in college football delivered drama from coast to coast, and Get Off My Pylon was there to break it down. Join Matt Zemek every week as he looks at every team west of the Rockies.
Oregon Knocks Penn State From Ranks Of Unbeaten
The headline came from Happy Valley, where Oregon toppled Penn State in a whiteout thriller. Freshman quarterback Dante Moore showed poise well beyond his years, leading the Ducks to an overtime win that has Oregon firmly in the Big Ten title conversation.
Trojans Again Can’t Finish On The Road
While Oregon shined, USC once again faltered late, dropping a road contest at Illinois. The Trojans’ inability to manage the clock and protect a battered defense continues to haunt Lincoln Riley, who faces growing scrutiny after another road collapse.
Sun Devils Eek Out Another Victory In Big XII Play
Arizona State, meanwhile, continues to thrive in close games. After rallying against both Baylor and TCU, Kenny Dillingham’s Sun Devils have mastered the art of winning 50–50 contests. That knack could prove decisive in a wide-open Big 12 race.
Elsewhere on the West Coast, Cal and Stanford eked out wins, San Diego State’s defense flexed again, and BYU battled back to knock off Colorado. Utah rebounded with a dominant win over West Virginia, while UCLA’s struggles may point toward an 0–12 season.
As Matt Zemek summed it up on this week’s show, Week 5 clarified Oregon’s status as a playoff frontrunner while exposing USC’s recurring flaws. With the Big Ten balance of power shifting, Oregon may be the team to beat heading into October.
Listen To This Week’s Episode Of Get Off My Pylon Below
Listen to “Get Off My Pylon: Oregon Survives In Happy Valley” on Spreaker.
