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College Football Rankings 2022: Projected AP Top 25 for Week 5

By Connor Muldowney

Clemson safety Sherrod Covil Jr (12), left, and cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) react after beating Wake Forest 51-45, at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Saturday, September 24, 2022.Ncaa Football Clemson At Wake Forest
Clemson safety Sherrod Covil Jr (12), left, and cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) react after beating Wake Forest 51-45, at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Saturday, September 24, 2022.Ncaa Football Clemson At Wake Forest /
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Sep 24, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) rushes in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) rushes in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

For the first time this season, Michigan looked mortal. The Wolverines struggled against Maryland through the first half and went into halftime with a slim lead.

Heck, neither team scored in the third quarter so Maryland and No. 4 Michigan were heading into the fourth quarter with a 17-13 lead and every Wolverine fan was holding their breath. Were they really that fooled by three blowout wins over cupcake teams?

Well, thankfully for Michigan, Blake Corum exists.

The Michigan running back rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns just one week after crossing the goal-line five times.

JJ McCarthy looked human for the first time in his young career as a starter, throwing for 220 yards and two touchdowns but he struggled on his down-field throws.

Michigan fans might be slightly worried about this one, but a win’s a win. The Wolverines may drop a spot, though.

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