The highly anticipated 12-team College Football Playoff lineup was revealed on Sunday, and a team from the Big Ten has emerged as a narrow favorite to capture the national championship. The top four seeds in the playoff are Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech, all of whom will enjoy first-round byes in the upcoming tournament.
In the opening round scheduled for December 20, Oregon is set to face James Madison as a significant 20.5-point favorite at home, with the total points set at 50.5. Meanwhile, Ole Miss will also host Tulane, favored by 16.5 points, with a total of 57 points. In another matchup, Texas A&M will take on Miami (Fla.) at home, holding a 4-point edge, while the total for that game stands at 51.5. Additionally, Alabama is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Oklahoma in a road game on December 19, with the total points at 40.5.
Despite suffering a 13-10 defeat to Indiana in Saturday”s Big Ten Championship Game, Ohio State is viewed as a slight favorite to win the national title, according to odds released by Caesars Sportsbook. The projected odds for the top contenders are as follows:
- Ohio State: +250
- Indiana: +280
- Georgia: +450
- Oregon: +750
- Texas Tech: +750
- Texas A&M: 16-1
- Alabama: 18-1
- Miami: 22-1
- Ole Miss: 22-1
- Oklahoma: 40-1
- James Madison: 400-1
- Tulane: 550-1
The stage is set for a thrilling College Football Playoff, with the Big Ten team poised to make a significant impact on the championship race.
