CFP Rankings shake up national title odds as SEC gains ground, Ohio State slides
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings heavily favor the SEC, with five teams in the top 11, including Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas ranked 5th to 7th, while the Big Ten and Big 12 each have only two teams in playoff positions.
- Ohio State dropped to 12th after losing to USC, putting them just outside playoff contention with no margin for error, and Notre Dame sits 11th, needing a win against No. 1 Miami to maintain playoff hopes.
- Georgia remains the favorite to win the national championship, with Miami and Notre Dame identified as key teams to watch this week, as their upcoming game could significantly impact future odds.
- SEC teams that won recently saw improved championship odds, with LSU, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Kentucky all moving to shorter odds, while Ohio State’s odds worsened substantially following their loss.
- Big Ten teams Indiana and Ohio State both saw declines in odds due to offensive struggles, and surprise teams like Utah and UCLA remain outside the top tier despite undefeated records.
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