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Predicting the 1st Loss for All 35 Undefeated College Football Teams

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James Madison Dukes
Could they do it twice in a row? JMU doesn't appear to have a losable game in the regular season. That could mean another CFP berth come December.

Predicted First Loss: CFP First-Round
South Florida Bulls
USF has one of the easiest schedules in the country. We bet the Bulls make it to November before incurring their first loss.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @East Carolina
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa has only given up 27 points on the season, albeit against less-than-stellar competition. Sadly, it comes to an end this week.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Arkansas
Miami Hurricanes
Miami is playing with a chip on its shoulder. A perfect season is out of reach, but the Hurricanes are National Championship contenders.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @ Notre Dame
Duke Blue Devils
Things are coming together for the Duke Blue Devils, and they'll contend for a spot in the ACC Championship. If their only loss comes versus Miami, they will also be in the playoff conversation.

Predicted First Loss: Week 11 @ Miami
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pitt is for real, but its schedule takes a dark turn in the latter stages of the campaign.

Predicted First Loss: Week 5 @ Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies
We're glad to see the Virginia Tech Hokies back in the ACC mix. Back-to-back road games will be their undoing.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @ SMU
BYU Cougars
BYU appears to be the class of the Big 12, but as we've seen in recent years, anything can happen in that conference. We think the Cougars are a step behind Notre Dame.

Predicted First Loss: Week 7 vs Notre Dame
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech survived its toughest game of the regular season, triumphing over Houston last time out. Their first loss comes in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Predicted First Loss: Week 14 @ TBD
Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati has to make the most of its early schedule, as things get real in Week 8 onwards.

Predicted First Loss: Week 8 vs Texas Tech
Kansas State Wildcats
K-State's offense is operating efficiently, but we still have apprehensions about its defensive ability.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Cincinnati
Utah Utes
The Utes are another team that needs to be taken seriously. However, a Week 11 clash sets up as a classic letdown spot for Utah.

Predicted First Loss: Week 11 @ Arizona
West Virginia Mountaineers
Back-to-back road games in Texas will be the West Virginia Mountaineers' undoing this season.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @ Texas Tech
USC Trojans
We continue to contend that USC is getting way too much credit. The wheels usually fall off early in Big Ten play.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 vs Oregon
UCLA Bruins
Like their SoCal counterparts, UCLA is getting by on offensive ability alone. They are no match for the top teams in the conference.

Predicted First Loss: Week 6 @ Oregon
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana has yet to be tested. We're anticipating more humble showings in the middle of October.

Predicted First Loss: Week 7 vs Ohio State
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa is a step below the premier Big Ten programs. With three of their next four coming on the road, we should see a few more losses.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Michigan
Michigan Wolverines
If we're being honest with each other, Michigan should already have its first loss. They survive until November now.

Predicted First Loss: Week 11 @ Oregon
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Matt Rhule is slowly building Nebraska into its former reputation. Still, there's a way to go.

Predicted First Loss: Week 6 vs Indiana
Penn State Nittany Lions
Three wins against Group of 6 opponents and everyone assumes Penn State is back on top. It won't be long before they suffer their first loss.

Predicted First Loss: Week 7 @ Michigan
Washington Huskies
Honestly, we wouldn't be surprised if Washington was upset versus Minnesota this weekend. The Huskies won't survive USC, though.

Predicted First Loss: Week 5 @ USC
Northwestern Wildcats
Losses will start to pile up for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 vs Indiana
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
We could very well see another perfect season in 2026-27. Notre Dame runs through the regular season before losing a heartbreaker in the National Championship.

Predicted First Loss: CFP National Championship
UMass Minutemen
Going without a loss through the first three weeks of the season is already a monumental win. No matter what happens from here on out, UMass should be happy.

Predicted First Loss: Week 7 @ Buffalo
North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota's foray into the FBS has been a successful one. We think they encounter some resistance on the road versus UNLV.

Predicted First Loss: Week 6 @ UNLV
Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama narrowly escaped FSU. We should see more struggles against the top SEC teams.

Predicted First Loss: Week 5 @ Mississippi State
Florida Gators
Florida has absconded all defensive responsibilities. They learn some hard lessons this week.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 vs Ole Miss
Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia is still in National Championship mode. An SEC Championship Game is in their future, albeit with one loss incurred.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @ Ole Miss
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Two home games against ranked opponents are the Bulldogs' litmus test. They respond appropriately, only to fall a week later.

Predicted First Loss: Week 6 @ LSU
Ole Miss Rebels
The Rebels' offense is one of the best in the country. We think they make it to the SEC Championship Game without a loss.

Predicted First Loss: Week 14 @ SEC Championship Game
Missouri Tigers
Mizzou has looked unimpressive against inferior opponents. They get a wake-up call as they kick off their SEC schedule.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Mississippi State
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee is well-built on both sides of the football. They rattle off a big win in Week 4, but can't survive the duration of their SEC schedule.

Predicted First Loss: Week 7 vs Alabama
Texas Longhorns
For too long, the Texas Longhorns have been overvalued. They'll sustain at least a couple of losses before the regular season concludes.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Tennessee
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vandy isn't the same team they were last season. We wouldn't be surprised if they dropped three straight to open SEC play.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ Auburn
Appalachian State Mountaineers
App State has gotten by against lesser-than opponents early. Expect some more struggles over the coming weeks.

Predicted First Loss: Week 4 @ NC State
James Madison Dukes
Could they do it twice in a row? JMU doesn't appear to have a losable game in the regular season. That could mean another CFP berth come December.

Predicted First Loss: CFP First-Round
South Florida Bulls
USF has one of the easiest schedules in the country. We bet the Bulls make it to November before incurring their first loss.

Predicted First Loss: Week 10 @East Carolina

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