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Predicting the first loss for 13 top College Football Playoff contenders
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Ohio State is projected to suffer its first loss on September 12 at Texas, due to defensive inexperience and Texas' strong offensive playmakers.
- Texas may face its first defeat on September 26 at Tennessee, where the challenging environment of Neyland Stadium could expose lingering road game issues.
- Oregon's first loss is expected on November 7 at Ohio State, as the Ducks face a critical late-season test against a motivated Buckeye team.
- Notre Dame could lose on November 7 to Miami in a high-stakes rivalry potentially deciding the College Football Playoff's top seed, with a loss putting their playoff chances at risk.
- Georgia is predicted to experience an upset on November 21 at South Carolina, where the Gamecocks' talented roster and home advantage may catch the Bulldogs off guard.
