Undefeated After Week 9

The Oktoberfest recap will be coming soon. I have received the last of the necessary photos. In the meantime, it's getting to that point in the college football season when things are starting to work themselves out, and there aren't all that many undefeated teams left. As in years past, I'll be breaking down the remaining undefeated teams each week. I know this excites you as much as it excites me, so you're welcome.

After Week 9, there are only five undefeated teams left, which is two fewer than last year at this time. With Utah and TCU playing this weekend, there will only be four left this time next week. None of the remaining undefeateds have an easy road, and each team plays at least one other team ranked in the BSC Top 25.

Here is a breakdown of the undefeated teams and each team's remaining games (rankings are BCS rankings):

#1 Oregon (8-0)
11/6 – Washington (3-5)
11/13 – at California (4-4)
11/26 – #15 Arizona (7-1)
12/4 – at Oregon State (4-3)

Remaining opponents' combined record: 18-13 (.581)

#2 Auburn (9-0)
11/6 – Chattanooga (5-3) (FCS team)
11/13 – Georgia (4-5)
11/26 – at #6 Alabama (7-1)

Remaining opponents' combined record: 16-9 (.640)

#3 TCU (9-0)
11/6 – at #5 Utah (8-0)
11/13 – San Diego State (6-2)
11/27 – at New Mexico (0-8)

Remaining opponents' combined record: 14-10 (.583)

#4 Boise State (7-0)
11/6 – Hawaii (7-2)
11/12 – at Idaho (4-4)
11/19 – Fresno State (5-2)
11/26 – at #23 Nevada (7-1)
12/4 – Utah State (2-6)

Remaining opponents' combined record: 25-15 (.625)

#5 Utah (8-0)
11/6 – #3 TCU (9-0)
11/13 – at Notre Dame (4-5)
11/20 – at San Diego State (6-2)
11/27 – BYU (3-5)

Remaining opponents' combined record: 22-12 (.647)