As November rolls along in Indianapolis, the excitement around college football is palpable as teams push for glory and a shot at the College Football Playoff. Currently, only three FBS teams are keeping their perfect records intact, after Kansas took down No. 6 BYU on November 16. Among those unbeaten teams, the Big Ten is leading the pack with two teams remaining without a loss, while the Big 12 and American Athletic Conference have one team each.
The mighty SEC saw its last undefeated team fall when Georgia defeated Texas earlier in the season. The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings reflect these standings, showcasing the teams pushing for top spots.
The first team standing strong is Michigan, boasting an impressive record of 11-0 with an 8-0 record in the Big Ten. In their latest game, Michigan edged out Wisconsin with a 16-13 victory, secured by Atticus Sappington’s 24-yard field goal late in the game. With one more home game against Washington on the horizon, Michigan is just a step away from a perfect regular season.
Next up is Indiana, also making waves in the Big Ten with a record of 10-0 (7-0 in the Big Ten). They recently achieved a significant win against Michigan, coming out on top with a score of 20-15. After a solid week of preparation, they’re looking to take on Ohio State in Week 13, which could propel them to the Big Ten title game.
The final unbeaten team is Army, who stands at 9-0 and holds the longest win streak in FBS football at 13 games. They recently defeated North Texas 14-3 but are now facing a critical bye week. Their next challenge will be against Notre Dame, a team that has shown vulnerabilities in previous matchups. If Army can pull off the upset, their name could join the conversation for the expanded 12-team playoff later this month.
As teams battle it out in the closing weeks of the regular season, the tension and excitement for the playoffs are building, giving fans plenty to look forward to.
