NCAA Sports Roundup: Undefeated Teams and Rankings Update

This week, Lincoln is buzzing with excitement as the NCAA sports scene continues to heat up. With the football season in full swing, several teams are making headlines for their impressive performances and undefeated records.

In college football, there are currently six teams holding onto their perfect season dreams after the losses of Miami, Memphis, Texas Tech, and Ole Miss in Week 8. Among these, the Cougars from BYU have made history by starting the season with a 7-0 record for the second consecutive year. They edged out No. 23 Utah in a nail-biting game, winning 24-21, thanks to freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s two touchdown passes. The Cougars now head into tough matchups against Iowa State and No. 14 Texas Tech in the coming weeks.

Georgia Tech has also made waves by achieving a perfect 7-0 record for the first time since 1966 after overcoming Duke. Quarterback Haynes King has emerged as a standout player, with an impressive 14 total touchdowns this season. The Yellow Jackets are eyeing a strong finish as they approach their rivalry game against Georgia.

In a stunning upset, the Indiana Hoosiers made history this month by defeating No. 3 Oregon – marking their first top-5 road win ever. Following that, they celebrated a dominant 25-point win over Michigan State, which has boosted their ranking to the highest in program history. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is now a serious contender for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.

The Navy Midshipmen remain undefeated as well, sitting next to Memphis as the only teams without a loss in the American Conference. However, they face a challenging schedule in the upcoming weeks, including matchups against Notre Dame and Memphis.

In the race for postseason honors, the Ohio State Buckeyes seem poised to contend for back-to-back national championships, buoyed by first-year starter Julian Sayin’s improving performance. They only have one ranked opponent—Michigan—left on their regular season schedule.

Meanwhile, the Aggie football team is celebrating a 7-0 record for the first time since 1994. Their thrilling win over Arkansas showcased their potential, but upcoming games against ranked SEC rivals LSU and Missouri will prove to be critical for their playoff aspirations.

With the NCAA football season heating up, fans can expect many more thrilling matchups as teams strive to maintain their undefeated statuses and secure a place in the postseason.