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College Football's Undefeated Teams: Separating the Contenders from the Pretenders

WHY IT MATTERS

Connelly's rankings highlight the competitive balance in college football, with several teams still in contention for a perfect season. The SEC, in particular, is shaping up to be a closely contested conference, with multiple teams vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

What happened

ESPN's Bill Connelly has released his rankings of the undefeated teams in college football after Week 3. Connelly identifies Georgia and Indiana as top contenders, while App State and UMass are considered pretenders. The rankings are based on Connelly's trust in each team's chances of remaining undefeated. Georgia's strong performance in the SEC has earned them a top spot, while Indiana's impressive win over a ranked opponent has also caught Connelly's attention. However, App State and UMass have struggled against weaker opponents, leading Connelly to question their chances of staying unbeaten. Connelly's rankings will be closely watched as the season progresses, particularly in the SEC, where several teams are vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Ranking CFB's unbeaten teams, from Georgia and Indiana to App State and UMass

ESPN · Bill Connelly · Discovery only; ESPN copyright terms apply

CORRECTIONS & UPDATES

  1. Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
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