Kirk Herbstreit ranks his top six CFB teams ahead of Week 6
ESPN “College GameDay” college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has changed his No. 1 team after Week 5 of the 2023 college football season. Week 5 featured Georgia edging Auburn, Texas dominating Kansas, Washington escaping on the road against Arizona and Michigan crushing Nebraska.
Week 6’s schedule is pretty good. Three of Kirk Herbstreit’s top six teams face undefeated opponents this week. The top game of Week 6 has to be the Texas-Oklahoma game, which features two 5-0 teams fighting for Big 12 supremacy.
Who are Kirk Herbstreit’s top six college football teams? Who would make his College Football Playoff if the season ended today?
Kirk Herbstreit's top six rankings announcement
My updated top 4 after WEEK 5
1-@GeorgiaFootball (young QB Carson Beck grew up yesterday)
2-@TexasFootball (Horns found their RB (Jonathon Brooks) to make this offense balanced)
3-@UW_Football (Most explosive offense of the group)
4-@FSUFootball (team playing with an edge &…
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 1, 2023
No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs
Week 6: Kentucky at Georgia (7 p.m.)
Herbstreit moved Georgia back to No. 1 after the Bulldogs had a narrow 27-20 road win against Auburn. Herbstreit thinks that Georgia quarterback Carson Beck grew up in his first road game. Beck played cool, calm and collected in a tight game against Auburn.
Kentucky is undefeated entering the Georgia game. The Bulldogs are still looking to put everything together, but are getting some benefit of the doubt here because they are back-to-back national champions.
No. 2 Texas Longhorns
Week 6: Texas vs. Oklahoma (noon)
The Texas-Oklahoma game is must-watch football in Week 6. The Longhorns, who are coming off a big win over Kansas, will play Oklahoma for what could be the final time as members of the Big 12. The Sooners and Longhorns are 5-0 entering the matchup.
Herbstreit thinks Texas has found its running back: Jonathon Brooks. Brooks can help Texas stay balanced offensively.
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No. 3 Washington Huskies
Week 6: off
Washington is no longer Herbstreit’s No. 1 team. The Huskies struggled at Arizona in Week 5, but came away with a 31-24 road win. Herbstreit thinks the Huskies have the best offense of any of his top teams.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix has dynamic wide receivers to throw to: Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan. The Huskies are capable of making a championship run, but will have a stiff challenge as they host Oregon after their bye week.
No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
Week 6: Virginia Tech at Florida State (3:30 p.m.)
The Seminoles had Week 5 off after getting a critical road win against Clemson. Florida State already has wins over LSU and Clemson, but both of those teams have two losses.
The Seminoles are the team to beat in the ACC and have two massive wins away from home. A 2-3 Virginia Tech team should not present much of a challenge to Florida State. Herbstreit is confident in Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis.
No. 5 Michigan Wolverines
Week 6: Michigan at Minnesota (7:30 p.m.)
The Michigan offense had a strong performance against Nebraska in Week 5. The Wolverines have not been challenged yet, but that will change. Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State all play each other this season.
Michigan has not allowed an opponent to score more than seven points all season. Minnesota, who is 3-2, may not change that in Week 6.
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No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes
Week 6: Maryland at Ohio State (noon ET — all times noted are ET)
Herbstreit was impressed with Ohio State’s win on the road over Notre Dame two weeks ago. The Buckeyes had Week 5 off before facing a Maryland team that is quietly 5-0.
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