College football contenders face potential first losses in 2026
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
As college football's 2026 season approaches, several top playoff contenders are projected to encounter their first losses early. Ohio State could stumble against Texas on September 12, while Texas might face a challenge at Tennessee on September 26. Oregon's toughest matchup appears to be against Ohio State on November 7, and Notre Dame may struggle against Miami the same day. Georgia is also predicted to face South Carolina on November 21, which could result in a surprising upset as they head toward the SEC Championship Game.
- •Ohio State projected to lose at Texas on September 12
- •Texas faces potential loss at Tennessee on September 26
- •Oregon's first loss may come at Ohio State on November 7
- •Notre Dame likely to fall to Miami on November 7
- •Georgia's upset risk at South Carolina on November 21
- 5:04 PMCBS Sports — It's hard to win them all: Predicting the first loss for 13 top College Football Playoff contenders
"Going undefeated is a tall order for even college football's most talented teams. Here's where each contender could see their dreams of a perfect season come to an end
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