2024-2025 College Football Championship Odds and Predictions – SEC, Big Ten Dominate Title Odds

Georgia Bulldogs (+350)

After dropping in the national rankings and CFP Championship odds slipped, the Georgia Bulldogs (6-1) are back on top on sports betting sites. In the first week of October, Georgia was behind Ohio State and Oregon in the national title betting markets.

The Bulldogs are perfect in three consecutive games after a 41-34 loss to the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. Since then, Georgia hasn’t lost in three games, while Alabama hasn’t looked the same.

Despite a three-interception game from QB Carson Beck against Texas, the defense smothered the Longhorns in a 30-15 win. Much was expected out of Beck this season, but he’s been undependable with 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

THE DAWGS CROSS THE FINISH LINE 🍿

NO. 5 GEORGIA TAKES DOWN NO. 1 TEXAS ON THE ROAD 😤 pic.twitter.com/reJDbiue9n

— ESPN (@espn) October 20, 2024

It’s a good sign when the Bulldogs can win by two touchdowns over the previous No. 1 team in the country without Beck in form. However, a couple of mishaps from their defense earlier in the season have them 30th in the FBS with 333.3 yards allowed per game.

The Bulldogs are 19th with 19.2 points against per game. Two weeks after Alabama beat Georgia, Mississippi State rolled over Georgia’s defense for 31 points.

Aside from the Texas game, Georgia has not looked like the vaunted defense we’ve become accustomed to in Athens. Beck can be inconsistent, too, but they are still the most complete team in the country.

Oregon Ducks (+450)

The Oregon Ducks (8-0) are off to a flawless start in their first season in the Big Ten. They’ve proven themselves against elite competition, as well. On October 12, the Ducks edged out the Buckeyes for a 32-31 signature win at Autzen Stadium.

Oregon was able to avoid a letdown with a 35-0 win over Purdue and 38-9 over Illinois. The offense is humming with QB Dillon Gabriel and RB Jordan James leading the Ducks to 464.4 yards per game. Gabriel has passed for 2,371 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions.

Dillon Gabriel leads the way 🦆#B1GStats x #B1GToday pic.twitter.com/h8369e5rJO

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 30, 2024

He’s in the Heisman Trophy conversation as the current betting favorite. If Oregon keeps winning games, it’s unlikely that Gabriel will lose his top spot for the Heisman. In addition to the offense, the defense has been fantastic for the Ducks.

They are getting contributions at all levels, and 14th in the FBS with 308.7 yards against per game. Additionally, the Ducks are in the top 10, allowing 15.9 points per game this season. Oregon can get it done with their defense or offense against any opponent.

However, in a rematch against Ohio State, could they win again? Oregon’s strength of schedule for the remainder of the season doesn’t include one ranked team, so expect they will likely be favored for the rest of the regular season.

Oregon will not be tested again until the playoffs, which could be a problem.

Ohio State Buckeyes (+500)

The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) have suffered some blows but are still regarded as one of the top teams in college football. Ohio State’s only loss on the schedule is a one-point defeat against the Ducks.

If they had a key play or two go their way, we’re talking about Ohio State beating Oregon at Autzen — a place where no opponents win. Oregon gets big kudos for the win, but it wasn’t a bad performance for Ohio State in a hostile environment.

The Buckeyes will return to a hostile environment with a matchup coming up against the Penn State Nittany Lions. It’s a colossal matchup for Ohio State, but they can still make the playoffs with a loss.

Ohio State ranks second in points against per game with 11.9. Also, the Buckeyes have yielded 255.1 yards per game — again good for second in the FBS. The defense is equally stout in the trenches and the secondary. A rematch against Oregon on a neutral field and you could argue that would have had a much different result.

QB Will Howard has been efficient for the Buckeyes. The 23-year-old K-State transfer holds 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 1,795 yards passing. He has completed 74% of his passes while rushing for 91 yards and five scores on the ground.

“I want this to look back and say this the reason we went on a run and won the national championship”

Will Howard says Ohio State losing now, allowed them to address a lot of key issues.

They are trying to use the loss as a stepping stone with everything still in front of them: pic.twitter.com/o66iRvKSOc

— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 22, 2024

The veteran leader has helped lead the Buckeyes to 472 yards per game for seventh in the country! They don’t have the easiest schedule remaining, but should gather up plenty of confidence by beating Michigan in “The Game”.

However, head coach Ryan Day has been terrible against top teams, with five straight losses to teams ranked in the top 5.

This is a talented team, but Day is scaring me away from being more confident in their national title chance!

Texas Longhorns (+500)

The Texas Longhorns (7-1) are coming off their first loss of the season in a 30-15 loss to the superior Georgia Bulldogs. Texas’ 2024-25 College Football National Championship odds give them a reasonable chance to win the title.

However, I’m still waiting for a signature victory from Texas. No, wins against Oklahoma and Michigan aren’t anything to get excited about this season, as both teams are having a down season in 2024.

QB Quinn Ewers has largely been solid, but not the same quarterback since returning from an injury. Ewers’ numbers have been respectable, with 1,389 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions on 69.1% completions.

Quinn Ewers has been named a Too 10 finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award @QuinnEwers x @GoldenArmAward pic.twitter.com/8BWDwakzm9

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) October 31, 2024

The offense can be hit-and-miss, but the defense has proven to be elite. They are second in the nation against the pass and have a slight edge on Ohio State to lead the country with 135.8 yards conceded per game!

However, I haven’t seen him perform in the clutch yet. Georgia’s defense was able to limit the Texas offense to 15 points. Following the loss to Georgia, the Longhorns survived in a close call against Vanderbilt, 27-24. They should cruise until a tough matchup against Texas A&M in the regular season finale.

1. Penn State (+1400)

The Nittany Lions are ranked third in the country behind Georgia and Oregon, but they’re trailing a bit in the NCAA football championship odds. However, the Nittany Lions get the nod from me over Alabama (+1800), who lost at Vanderbilt after beating Georgia. Alabama barely beat South Carolina at home, though responded with a 24-17 loss to Tennessee.

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— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) October 14, 2024

Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions are 7-0 after a big 33-30 comeback win at USC in overtime and 28-13 most recently over Wisconsin. In the USC matchup, Penn State was down 20-6 at halftime, but battled back and won with a 36-yard field goal from Ryan Barker in the extra period.

But the game belonged to Tyler Warren, who tied the record for catches by a tight end in a game with 17! Warren had 224 yards and a touchdown, and he also completed a pass for nine yards, in which he started the play by snapping the ball.

The Nittany Lions host Ohio State on November 2, and a win there would put them in pole position to play in the Big Ten title game. Penn State is putting together a solid campaign, ranking 11th in total offense, and fourth in total defense. But the Ohio State game will give us a better understanding of Penn State’s chances to win the CFP in 2024-2025.

Nevertheless, at +1400, Penn State is well worth considering for your best college football championship bets!

2. Miami Hurricanes (+1800)

The Hurricanes have advanced to 8-0 and are confident in their chances to play spoiler in the College Football Playoff. They are coming off a 36-14 win over the Florida State Seminoles on October 26.

QB Cam Ward has been outrageous on the football field for Miami. With 2,746 passing yards, Ward is second in the FBS in total yardage through the air this season.

He is also second with 24 passing touchdowns in 2024. Ward has spearheaded the top offensive team in the country to a clip of 562.4 yards per game!

The Hurricanes could run the table in the ACC as they don’t play a team that is currently ranked for the rest of the season. The defense, while ranked 17th in the country, has shown some bad habits in recent weeks.

But with Ward at the helm, the Hurricanes always have a shot to win, and their college football championship odds offer some great betting value!