41.   The college football leviathans have risen to the top, and both are contemplating undefeated seasons -- and the possibility of laying claim to the mythical national championship.

42.   The Cougars were poised for an undefeated regular season with just one game left.

43.   The first loss to the Redskins killed any thoughts of an undefeated season.

44.   The Hokies went undefeated last season until Florida State finally wore them out in the national championship game in New Orleans.

45.   The victory brought the Huskies the national championship in the oldest intercollegiate sport and also concluded an undefeated season.

46.   They staggered momentarily, regained their balance, then responded with a devastating fourth-quarter flurry that put an undefeated season squarely into focus.

47.   They remind him, not so gently, that they both have undefeated seasons on their resumes.

48.   They are talking about an undefeated season and the Bengals are an afterthought.

49.   This year, he knows OSU faithful expect an undefeated season.

50.   Two years ago, UConn defeated Tennessee in the championship game to win the national title and cap its undefeated season.