Undefeated FBS college football teams follow in the 2024 season

As the 2024 college football season continues into October, we're following all the teams still in contention for a perfect season.

Heading into Week 9, only 10 FBS teams remain undefeated. The Big Ten leads the way with three undefeated teams, followed by the Big 12, ACC and American all with two. The SEC lost its last undefeated team after Georgia defeated Texas in Week 8.

Teams are listed according to their rankings in the final AP Top 25 poll, and then in alphabetical order.

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No. 1 Oregon

File: 7-0 (4-0 Big Ten)
Last game: Defeated Purdue, 35-0
Last undefeated season: 1916 (7-0-1, won Rose Bowl)

The Ducks stayed hot and rolled over a one-win Purdue team in Week 8. It took a while for Oregon to get out of the gate this season, but Dan Lanning's squad appears to have found its groove after beating Ohio State in Week 7. The Ducks travel back to Eugene to take on No. .22 Illinois before making the trip to the Big House on November 2. This two-game stretch includes the last two ranked games on Oregon's schedule, and if the Ducks make it out unscathed, they should be playing for the Big Ten championship in December.

No. 3 Penn State

File: 6-0 (3-0 Big Ten)
Last game: Defeated Southern Cal, 33-30 (OT)
Last undefeated season: 1994 (12-0, won Rose Bowl)

James Franklin's side showed resilience in Week 7, storming back from a 20-6 halftime deficit to beat Southern California 33-30 in overtime. The Nittany Lions get a bye week to prepare for Wisconsin in Week 9 and Ohio State the week after.

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No. 6 Miami (Fla.)

File: 7-0 (3-0 ACC)
Last game: Defeated Louisville, 52-45
Last undefeated season: 2001 (12-0, won BCS National Championship Game)

The Canes survived a shootout against Louisville to move to 7-0. Cam Ward carried the load in the air with 319 yards and four touchdowns on 21 completions. Miami now prepares to take on rival Florida State on October 26.

No. 10 State of Iowa

File: 7-0 (4-0 Big 12)
Last game: Defeated UCF, 38-35
Last undefeated season: N/A

This may not be the team you would expect here, but Iowa State is playing good football. The Cyclones are ranked this season for the first time since 2021, coming off a narrow victory against UCF. Matt Campbell's team got off to its first 6-0 start since 1938 in Week 7, and after beating UCF in Week 8, the Cyclones face Texas Tech on November 2.

No. 11 BYU

File: 7-0 (4-0 Big 12)
Last game: Defeated Oklahoma State, 38-35
Last undefeated season: 1984 (13-0, won national championship)

After a tough first season in the Big 12, the Cougars have already surpassed their 2023 conference win total. They have two classification victories to their credit at Kansas State and SMU, and Kalani Sitake's squad was able to win a thriller against Oklahoma State in Week 8. The Cougars will look to remain perfect when they travel to Orlando to take on UCF in Week 9.

No. 13 Indiana

File: 7-0 (4-0 Big Ten)
Last game: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7
Last undefeated season: [1945(9-0-1)[1945(9-0-1)

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Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) October 19, 2024

Indiana further proved itself in Week 8, dominating Nebraska 56-7. This was the Hoosiers' toughest game yet this season, and Curt Cignetti's team was more than prepared for the Cornhuskers. Indiana will stay home next weekend to take on Washington, while the Hoosiers will look to continue this surprising run through the Big Ten.

Good. 19 Pittsburgh

File: 6-0 (2-0 ACC)
Last game: Defeated California, 17-15
Last undefeated season: 1976 (12-0, won national championship)

The Panthers are coming off a disappointing 3-9 season in 2023, but transfershirt freshman Eli Holstein has lit the fire in this Pitt team. He threw for 1,697 yards and 15 touchdowns in six games, earning narrow wins against Cincinnati, West Virginia and California in Week 7. Pitt picked up a two-point win against a tough Cal team, and the Panthers get a bye week before taking on Syracuse.

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No. 23 army

File: 7-0 (6-0 American)
Last game: Defeated Eastern Carolina, 45-28
Last undefeated season: 1958 (8-0-1)

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Army Football (@ArmyWP_Football) October 19, 2024

The Black Knights average over 38 points per game, and believe it or not, Army has the longest winning streak in FBS football at 11. Based on the first seven games, Army should cruise until Nov. 23 against Notre Dame. The Irish have proven to be beatable, and if the Black Knights succeed, we could be talking about Army in the 12-team playoffs at the end of November.

No. 24 Navy

File: 6-0 (4-0 American)
Last game: Defeated Charlotte, 51-17
Last undefeated season: 1926 (9-0-1)

The Navy has already reached its winning point as of 2023, and like the Army, the midshipmen have yet to be truly challenged. However, Navy will take on Notre Dame next weekend at a neutral site at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. If they can make it to the other side, the Midshipmen will be in a great position to go for a perfect season.

Freedom

File: 5-0 (3-0 CUSA)
Last game: Defeated Florida International, 31-24 (OT)
Last undefeated season: N/A

Things haven't been smooth sailing for the Flames, but they are 5-0 for the second straight season. They are coming off an overtime win against FIU on October 8, but without a classification game on the schedule, Liberty could be looking at another undefeated season.