Although it’s still a couple of months before the start of the college football season, it’s never too early to look ahead to January’s national championship game and make some predictions.
Odds to Win NCAA Football Championship
Georgia Bulldogs | +220 |
Alabama Crimson Tide | +600 |
Ohio State Buckeyes | +750 |
Michigan Wolverines | +800 |
LSU Tigers | +1200 |
USC Trojans | +1600 |
Clemson Tigers | +1600 |
Texas Longhorns | +2000 |
Florida State Seminoles | +2000 |
Penn State Nittany Lions | +2200 |
Texas A&M Aggies | +2800 |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish | +2800 |
Tennessee Volunteers | +3500 |
Oregon Ducks | +3500 |
Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook
It can never hurt to start planning out your futures nice and early and have a plan for placing some wagers for the season.
Here are some picks at different tier levels to look into when deciding on national championship futures for this upcoming season.
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Georgia Bulldogs Seek Three-Peat
It only makes sense that the two-time defending champion Georgia Bulldogs would be the favorites to capture a three-peat this season. Head Coach Kirby Smart has built an absolute powerhouse in Athens. That doesn’t appear likely to fade away any time soon.
Smart has stacked his team with strong defensive players, specifically on the D-line, and this strategy has paid off big time for his squad in recent years.
The Bulldogs, however, face a large turnover rate with this season’s roster. They will have to have several guys step up in newly found starting roles to have a shot at a three-peat. That being said, this isn’t a feat that Smart hasn’t been able to overcome in the past.
USC Great Value Pick
The USC Trojans will look to build on their success from last season. They were a Pac-12 championship game win away from making the College Football Playoff. Head Coach Lincoln Riley got off to a hot start with his USC career last season and doesn’t appear to be done yet. He made some splashes in this incoming freshman class, bringing in the top overall player in QB Malachi Nelson as well as the nation’s top two receivers in Zachariah Branch (No. 7 overall) and Makai Lemon (No. 13). Plus this year’s Heisman Trophy favorite Caleb Williams returns.
This should be a potent offense with a strong defense, which combined should give this team another strong shot at a CFP trip. A price of +1600 presents great value.
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Next Manning Ready for Texas
The football world has waited several years for the next Manning QB to come along, and he’s finally here. Peyton and Eli’s nephew Arch Manning is set to begin his freshman year for the Texas Longhorns, where he will join a very strong roster and a team that has been on the rise in the past couple seasons. The Longhorns will have to compensate for the loss of superstar running back Bijan Robinson, but they’ve got a deep roster full of capable contributors and should be up for the task. Odds of +2000 is tremendous value for a team that’s looking like strong favorites in the Big 12.
Oregon State Pins Hope on QB Transfer
The big storyline here is the addition of Clemson Tigers transfer QB DJ Uiagalelei. DJ was projected to be the next big star QB at Clemson but just couldn’t quite figure it out in his first few collegiate seasons. Perhaps Oregon State’s offense is the right fit and will allow Uiagalelei to take the next step in his progression. Pair him with a very strong defense and this team has serious dark horse potential, especially within the Pac-12. The Beavers could be very well worth a flier at +7500.
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