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Arizona Faces Tough Stretch as Last Unbeaten Standing
Nebraska's undefeated run ends as Arizona and Miami-OH remain the only unbeatens in Division I men's basketball.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:55pm
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Week 13 of the college basketball season saw the end of Nebraska's undefeated run, as they lost to Michigan and Illinois. Meanwhile, #1 Arizona and Miami-OH remain the only unbeaten teams in Division I. Arizona faces a tough stretch of games against Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, and Houston that could determine if they are the last unbeaten team standing. Miami-OH also has a challenging schedule ahead, with games against Buffalo, Marshall, Ohio, UMass, and Bowling Green. Other 1-loss teams like UConn, Duke, and Gonzaga are also making a push, while Kentucky is trying to get back into the rankings after receiving votes this week.
Why it matters
The race to be the last unbeaten team standing in Division I men's basketball has major implications for seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Arizona and Miami-OH have been the last two undefeated teams, and their upcoming schedules will test their ability to maintain that status. The performance of other 1-loss teams like UConn, Duke, and Gonzaga also bears watching, as they look to make a case for high tournament seeds.
The details
Nebraska's undefeated run came to an end with losses to Michigan and Illinois. #1 Arizona and Miami-OH remain the only unbeaten teams in Division I. Arizona faces a daunting stretch of games against Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, and Houston that could determine if they are the last unbeaten team standing. Miami-OH also has a challenging schedule ahead, with games against Buffalo, Marshall, Ohio, UMass, and Bowling Green. Other 1-loss teams like UConn, Duke, and Gonzaga are also making a push, while Kentucky is trying to get back into the rankings after receiving votes this week.
- Nebraska's undefeated run ended on February 4, 2026.
- Arizona faces Kansas on February 9, 2026.
- Miami-OH plays at Buffalo on February 11, 2026.
The players
Arizona
The #1 ranked team in Division I men's basketball, with a 23-0 record.
Miami-OH
The other remaining unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, with a 20-0 record.
Nebraska
A team that started the season 20-0 before suffering their first two losses of the season.
Michigan
The #3 ranked team in the AP poll, who handed Nebraska their first loss of the season.
Illinois
The #5 ranked team in the AP poll, who handed Nebraska their second loss of the season.
What’s next
Arizona faces a critical stretch of games against Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, and Houston that will determine if they remain the last unbeaten team standing. Miami-OH also has a challenging schedule ahead, with games against Buffalo, Marshall, Ohio, UMass, and Bowling Green.
The takeaway
The race to be the last unbeaten team standing in Division I men's basketball has major implications for seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Arizona and Miami-OH have emerged as the last two undefeated teams, but their upcoming schedules will put their perfect records to the test. Other 1-loss teams like UConn, Duke, and Gonzaga are also making a push, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the regular season.
