Out of 133 teams, we watch as the number of undefeated teams slowly dwindles. Achieving an unblemished season is the ultimate goal in college football, a feat only accomplished by a select few. Last year, Georgia clinched their second consecutive national championship with a perfect 15-0 record. Will the 2023 season see another team go undefeated?
Join us as we track the remaining unbeaten teams, ranking them based on College Football Ranking rankings and listing them in alphabetical order if they’re not ranked.
No. 1 Ohio State (10-0)
- Next game: vs Minnesota on Saturday, Nov.18
- Last undefeated season: 2012 (12-0, finished No. 3 in AP poll)
Marvin Harrison, wide receiver for the Buckeyes, showcased his Heisman potential and boosted Ohio State’s playoff hopes with a stellar three-touchdown performance in their victory over Michigan State.
No. 2 Georgia (10-0)
- Next game: at Tennessee on Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: 2022 (15-0, won CFP national title)
Can the Bulldogs repeat their remarkable feat? Georgia has already secured two consecutive national titles and even achieved a perfect 15-0 season last year. The last team to achieve back-to-back unbeaten seasons was Nebraska in 1994 and 1995.
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No. 3 Michigan (10-0)
- Next game: at Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: 1997 (12-0, finished No. 1 in AP poll)
The Wolverines triumphed in a defensive battle against the 10th ranked Penn State, extending their winning streak to a 10-0 start for the second consecutive season.
No. 4 Florida State (10-0)
- Next game: vs. North Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: 2013 (14-0, won BCS national championship)
Florida State clinched a narrow victory in their in-state clash with Miami (FL) in their recent game.
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No. 5 Washington (10-0)
- Next game: vs. Oregon State on Saturday, Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: 1991 (12-0, finished No. 1 in Coaches Poll)
Washington continues to make waves, securing another impressive win against the then-No. 18 Utah in their most recent match.
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James Madison (10-0)
- Next game: vs. Appalachian State on Saturday, Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: 1975 (9-0-1 in DII)
Although JMU is new to the FBS, the Dukes have a history in this space. Last year, James Madison began with a 5-0 record and held the No. 25 spot in the AP poll before their defeat to Georgia Southern.
Liberty (9-0)
- Next game: vs. UMass on Saturday, Nov. 18
- Last undefeated season: Never
The Flames continue their winning streak, securing a 38-10 victory over Old Dominion.
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