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Will Michigan, USC & Penn State bounce back? Ohio State at Iowa test: Week 5 college football picks

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Oct 1, 20261:02:15

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Three Big Ten teams that took big losses last week are under the microscope on this edition of college football picks on The Podcast of Northern Aggression. For Week 5, Doug Lesmerises, Bill Landis and Matt Fortuna make picks on these five games:

Michigan at Minnesota
Penn State at Northwestern
Ohio State at Iowa
Alabama at Mississippi State
Washington at USC

The bonus games discussed are North Dakota State-Wyoming, Clemson-Miami and Pitt-Virginia Tech.
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When was this episode published?: October 1, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 2 min.
What podcast is this from?: Northern Aggression: A College Football Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Northern Aggression: A College Football Podcast covers football. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Will Michigan, USC & Penn State bounce back? Ohio State at Iowa test: Week 5 college football picks