CFB Playoff Odds

The College Football Playoff is the most coveted tournament in college football, and every year, fans and bettors alike try to predict which team will win it all. One way to do this is by looking at the odds to win the College Football Playoff.

What Are College Football Playoff Odds?

College Football Playoff odds are the probability that a team will win the College Football Playoff, expressed as a number. For example, if a team has odds of +1000, that means that you would win $1,000 for every $100 you bet on that team to win the College Football Playoff.

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Updated Betting Odds to Win the 2024-25 College Football Playoffs

TeamOddsImplied Probability
UGA+33023.26%
OSU+45018.18%
TEX+75011.76%
ORST+10009.09%
LSU+12007.69%
BAMA+14006.67%
MISS+15006.25%
MICH+16005.88%
FSU+20004.76%
CLEM+22004.35%
PSU+25003.85%
ND+28003.45%
MIZ+30003.23%
TENN+35002.78%
TAMU+35002.78%
USC+40002.44%
OKLA+40002.44%
UTAH+60001.64%
MIA+70001.41%
KSU+70001.41%
UW+70001.41%
ARIZ+80001.23%
+80001.23%
LOU+100000.99%
AUB+100000.99%
WISC+100000.99%
TTU+150000.66%
KU+150000.66%
FLA+150000.66%
NCST+150000.66%

Preseason Vegas Lines for Past NCAA Football Championship Teams

The table below lists the preseason line on every team that went on to win the title since 2002.  The 2010 Auburn Tigers were the most unlikely champs in recent history.  A $100 bet on Auburn made before the start of the 2010 season would have paid $5,000 at the end of the year.  Compare that to the heavily-favored 2004 USC Trojans.  A $100 preseason bet on them would have paid just $300!

SeasonTeamPreseason
2023Michigan+1000
2022Georgia+350
2021Georgia+800
2020Alabama+600
2019LSU+2000
2018Clemson+600
2017Alabama+400
2016Clemson+750
2015Alabama+700
2014Ohio State+4000
2013Florida State+1600
2012Alabama+550
2011Alabama+600
2010Auburn+5000
2009Alabama+1200
2008Florida+600
2007LSU+800
2006Florida+1000
2005Texas+800
2004USC+300
2003LSU+4000
2002Ohio State+1900

FBS Championship Game Betting History: Spread, Total & Results

Next, find the results, spreads, and totals for every championship game since 1998.  This is when NCAA football started having an actual title game.

The biggest upset in the history of these games came in 2002 when Ohio State beat Miami.  The Buckeyes were 12-point underdogs.  They won thanks in large part to a controversial pass interference call in double overtime.

SeasonFavoriteScoreUnderdogScorePoint SpreadOver/UnderATS ResultTotal Result
2023Michigan34Washington13-555.5FavoriteUnder
2022Georgia65TCU7-13.561.5FavoriteOver
2021Georgia33Alabama18-2.553FavoriteUnder
2020Alabama52Ohio State24-9.575FavoriteOver
2019LSU42Clemson25-4.568.5FavoriteUnder
2018Alabama16Clemson44-5.558UnderdogOver
2017Alabama26Georgia23-3.545UnderdogOver
2016Alabama31Clemson35-6.551UnderdogOver
2015Alabama45Clemson40-753.5UnderdogOver
2014Oregon20Ohio State42-7.574UnderdogUnder
2013Florida State34Auburn31-10.568UnderdogUnder
2012Alabama24Notre Dame14-1040FavoriteOver
2011Alabama21LSU0-2.541.5FavoriteUnder
2010Oregon19Auburn22-173.5UnderdogUnder
2009Alabama37Texas21-444.5FavoriteOver
2008Florida24Oklahoma14-371FavoriteUnder
2007LSU38Ohio State24-451.5FavoriteOver
2006Ohio State14Florida41-747UnderdogOver
2005USC38Texas41-769.5UnderdogOver
2004USC21Oklahoma19-354FavoriteOver
2003Oklahoma14LSU21-647UnderdogUnder
2002Miami24Ohio State31-1248UnderdogOver
2001Miami37Nebraska14-8.554.5FavoriteUnder
2000Florida State2Oklahoma13-11.556.5UnderdogUnder
1999Florida State46Virginia Tech29-649.5FavoriteOver
1998Florida State16Tennessee23-5.541.5UnderdogUnder

How to Read College Football Playoff Odds

There are three main types of College Football Playoff odds:

  • American odds are the most common type of odds used in the United States. They are expressed as a positive or negative number. A positive number indicates how much money you would win for every $100 you bet, while a negative number indicates how much money you would need to bet to win $100. For example, if a team has odds of +1000, that means you would win $1,000 for every $100 you bet on that team to win the College Football Playoff. If a team has odds of -1000, that means you would need to bet $1,000 to win $100.
  • Decimal odds are used in most European countries. They are expressed as a decimal number, which represents the amount of money you would win for every $1 you bet. For example, if a team has odds of 1.50, that means you would win $1.50 for every $1 you bet on that team to win the College Football Playoff.
  • Fractional odds are the oldest type of odds and are still used in some countries. They are expressed as a fraction, with the numerator representing the amount of money you would win and the denominator representing the amount of money you would need to bet. For example, if a team has odds of 6/1, that means you would win 6 dollars for every $1 you bet on that team to win the College Football Playoff.

How to Use College Football Playoff Odds to Make Predictions

Once you understand how College Football Playoff odds work, you can use them to make predictions about which team will win the College Football Playoff. There are a number of factors that you can consider when making your predictions, such as the team’s recent performance, its roster, and its schedule. You can also look at the odds of other teams to get an idea of which teams are considered to be the favorites.

College Football Playoff odds are a helpful tool for predicting which team will win the College Football Playoff. By understanding how College Football Playoff odds work and using them to make predictions, you can increase your chances of winning money on your bets.

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