College football petty rankings: The best social media posts from Week 5

College football social media has become its own battleground, and some programs embrace the chaos better than others. 

Whether it’s rubbing a rivalry win in an opponent’s face, firing off a perfectly timed meme or simply finding the right words to twist the knife, the best posts can be every bit as entertaining as what happens on the field. 

From powerhouse programs to Group of Five and FCS schools, these teams know how to get under their opponents’ skin.

And, just as important, how to get fans talking. 

Here are 20 of our favorite troll posts from Week 5 of the 2026 season:

ACC

Pitt 35, Virginia Tech 33

Syracuse 42, UConn 41 (OT)

Wake Forest 57, Stanford 3


Big Ten

Minnesota 20, Michigan 14

Ohio State 31, Iowa 14

Purdue 24, Illinois 17

Wisconsin 31, Michigan State 3


Big 12

Houston 27, UCF 17

Kansas 55, Middle Tennessee State 0


SEC

Alabama 56, Mississippi State 23

Kentucky 35, South Carolina 34 (OT)

Missouri 45, Florida 17

Texas A&M 34, Arkansas 7


Others

Air Force 14, Navy 9

Eastern Michigan 38, UMass 14

Harvard 20, Colgate 17

Liberty 30, Delaware 14

Memphis 59, Charlotte 8

North Texas 45, Tulsa 44 (OT)

San Jose State 20, Hawaii 16

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Mike Garbett is a content specialist working with McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab.

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