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Notre Dame, Ohio State top CFP odds ahead of Texas
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Notre Dame and Ohio State are co-favorites to win the College Football Playoff, both listed at 6-1 odds, marking Notre Dame's best preseason odds since 2006.
- Texas follows closely at 13-2, with Oregon, Georgia, defending champion Indiana, and Miami also considered top contenders.
- Oddsmakers indicate that the top teams are closely matched, with no clear prohibitive favorite, reflecting a competitive field this season.
- Notre Dame's strong prospects are largely attributed to their challenging schedule and a high projected win total of 11.5 games, making them heavy favorites to reach the playoff.
- In conference predictions, Georgia leads the SEC, Miami the ACC, Ohio State the Big Ten, and Texas Tech the Big 12, while LSU is noted as a dark horse with 17-1 odds but less betting interest.
