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We ranked every undefeated team and predicted their first loss. One survived

Out of fifteen undefeated FBS squads currently playing, analysts project only one will manage to reach the postseason without a defeat. A major clash this weekend between second-ranked Georgia and seventh-ranked Alabama will immediately trim the unbeaten pool down to fourteen.

Meanwhile, twenty-second-ranked UCLA enters a tough road test against thirteenth-ranked Oregon as a substantial underdog. Historical data from the twelve-team playoff era shows that only two programs have successfully navigated a regular season unscathed: Indiana in the previous year and Oregon during 2024.

USA TODAY Sports evaluates the remaining contenders, forecasting key hurdles for top programs like Miami, Notre Dame, and Texas.

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