Georgia is already making waves in the college football world as the early favorite to win next year’s national championship, which will be the first decided by a 12-team playoff system. The Bulldogs have been listed with favorable 17-4 odds, signaling their strong position for the upcoming season.
This marks the second consecutive year that Georgia is entering the season as the preseason favorite, showcasing their consistent prowess on the field. Behind them, Alabama and Ohio State follow closely with odds of 6-1 and 8-1, respectively. The anticipation for another exciting college football season is already building.
The national championship odds for next season are as follows:
– Georgia: 17-4
– Alabama: 6-1
– Ohio State: 8-1
– Michigan: 9-1
– Texas: 9-1
– Oregon: 12-1
– Ole Miss: 14-1
– LSU: 15-1
– Florida State: 20-1
– Texas A&M: 22-1
– Penn State: 25-1
– Notre Dame: 30-1
– Clemson: 35-1
– USC: 35-1
– Oklahoma: 40-1
– Tennessee: 40-1
– Missouri: 50-1
– Washington: 60-1
Michigan, fresh off its victory against Washington in this year’s championship game, has also been listed at 9-1 odds for the upcoming season. However, the Wolverines’ future remains uncertain due to questions surrounding coach Jim Harbaugh’s tenure. They share this odds bracket with Texas, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup when they face each other on September 7th in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Washington, on the other hand, enters the offseason as a long shot with 60-1 odds, highlighting the challenges they may face in the upcoming season.
The new 12-team playoff format promises to bring more excitement and opportunities for teams to compete on the national stage. With the six highest-ranked conference champions earning automatic bids and the top four teams enjoying first-round byes, the landscape of college football is set to evolve.
Joey Feazel, the lead college football trader for Caesars Sportsbook, emphasized that power ratings and schedules will continue to be crucial factors in determining national championship odds in this expanded playoff era. As the new format unfolds, it is expected to open doors for more teams to contend, including non-Power 5 conference teams, further intensifying the competition.
In the Heisman Trophy race for next season, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe leads the early betting odds at 8-1, with Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel closely behind at 10-1. Georgia’s quarterback, Carson Beck, is also in the mix with odds of 12-1.
The college football world eagerly awaits the upcoming season, with high hopes, intense rivalries, and new playoff dynamics set to shape the journey to the national championship.