College Football Playoff ranking, odds: No. 1 Miami will be historic underdog against Notre Dame on Saturday
Key Points:
- The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings placed Miami (FL) at No. 1, Georgia at No. 2, and Notre Dame, despite one loss, at No. 11 overall.
- Miami is also No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll but will be an underdog against No. 11-ranked Notre Dame, marking a rare instance of a No. 1 CFP team being an underdog to a team outside the top 10.
- Notre Dame's favoritism increased to -8.5 points after Miami star WR Malachi Toney was ruled out due to ankle surgery, shifting betting lines significantly.
- Betting trends show heavy wagers on Miami to cover the spread, despite the line favoring Notre Dame, with sportsbooks noting two-way action and adjusting power ratings accordingly.
- The Heisman Trophy odds now list Miami QB Darian Mensah and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith as co-favorites, with Notre Dame QB CJ Carr third, and Miami WR Malachi Toney removed from the market due to injury.