With the College Football Playoffs finally expanding to twelve teams next season, more schools
now have a chance to win a national championship than in years past. And now, even if teams
have a loss or two, they could still qualify for the playoffs giving longs shots a more viable
opportunity to win it all
THE FAVORITES
Georgia Bulldogs (+300)
If there’s any team in the nation looking for redemption, it has to be the Bulldogs. They had a
29-game win streak snapped in the SEC title game last year, and that loss essentially cost them
a playoff spot despite many saying they were still the best team in the nation. Georgia made a
huge statement thumping Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl. Once again the defense will
be strong, while the offense, even stronger with potential first overall pick, Carson Beck leading
the way. There is no doubt among pundits that the Bulldogs are the clear cut favorites next
season.
Ohio State Buckeyes (+400)
Ohio State has sent C.J. Stroud and Marvin Harrison Jr. to the NFL in the last two years but are
still deep and are in contention for a national title. Last season’s starting QB Kyle McCord
transferred to Syracuse but Will Howard hit the portal from Kansas State and now is the man
behind center. Other top talent also transferred to Columbus including Alabama star defensive
back Caleb Downs and All-SEC running back Quinshon Judkins. Throw in the No. 1 recruit in
the 2024 class in freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith, who’s being compared to Marvin Harrison
Jr. the Buckeyes have the depth and talent to make a run in the new playoff format.
Texas Longhorns (+750)
The Longhorns took home the Big 12 title for the first time since 2009 and also made the CFP
for the first time in school history. While they lost to Washington in the Sugar Bowl, the program
seems to be headed in the right direction. Junior standout Quinn Ewers returns as the starting
quarterback, who’ll likely be a top-5 pick in the NFL Draft. Texas has the pieces to win right now
as the program heads into the SEC this coming season.
LONGSHOT, WORTH A SHOT
Colorado Buffaloes (+20000)
They were the popular bet last season as bettors jumped on the Deion Sanders bandwagon.
And after a 3-game win streak to start the season, the wager looked good. But then everything
came crashing down as the Buffaloes would love 8 of the next 9 games. While the odds are
long for next season, Sanders did get some help via the transfer portal bringing in players on
both offense and defense. Shedeur Sanders returns as the quarterback and there is some skill
on this roster.
2024-25 College Football Championship Odds
Georgia +300
Ohio State +400
Oregon +650
Texas +750
Alabama +1200
Ole Miss +1400
LSU +2000
Penn State +2200
Notre Dame +2200
Michigan +3300
Florida State +3300
Miami Florida +3500
Tennessee +4000
Texas A&M +4500
Missouri +4500
Utah +6000
Clemson +6600
Oklahoma +8000
USC +10000