Key Takeaways:
- College football championship odds in 2023-24 favored the Michigan Wolverines at -225 odds from ESPN BET.
- Michigan won the College Football Playoff National Championship, beating Washington 34-13.
- The favorite to win the national championship in 2024-25 is currently the Georgia Bulldogs at +425.
The Georgia Bulldogs opened as the favorite to win the College Football National Championship in 2023-24 as they have won it all in each of the last two seasons, but the Michigan Wolverines (-225) took over as the favorite after Georgia failed to make the College Football Playoff. Michigan ended up beating Washington in the national championship game, winning its first title since 1997.
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Latest College Football National Championship Odds for 2024-25
Below are the teams with odds to win the 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | +425 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +600 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +750 |
| Michigan Wolverines | +900 |
| Texas Longhorns | +900 |
| Oregon Ducks | +1200 |
| Ole Miss Rebels | +1400 |
| LSU Tigers | +1500 |
| Florida State Seminoles | +2000 |
*Odds courtesy of ESPN BET Ohio
Who Is Favored to Win the National Championship Game in 2024-25?
The Georgia Bulldogs, who failed to make the College Football Playoff in 2023-24, are the current favorites to win next year's National Championship in 2025 with +425 odds. Michigan, who won the championship in 2023-24, holds the fourth-best odds, while Ohio State comes in at third. Like every year, the annual matchup between Ohio State vs. Michigan should be a big deciding factor in which teams make the College Football Playoff.
Who Are the Sleepers to Win the National Championship Game?
Bettors may look toward squads like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+3000), Oklahoma Sooners (+4000) or Missouri Tigers (+5000) to find heavy sleepers that could make some noise in the playoffs next season. Remember, 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff in 2024-25, adding eight squads to a previous field of four.
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How to Watch the College Football Playoff National Championship
The 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship will be played on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN, with kickoff expected to be around 7:30 p.m. ET.
Will Ohio State Win the 2024-25 National Championship?
Ohio State failed to make the College Football Playoff this year due to their late-season loss to Michigan. With their current odds (+750) topping Michigan, there's a good possibility that the Buckeyes will be in the running for a national title in 2024-25. The Buckeyes are one of five teams that have won a College Football Playoff National Championship (2014-15 season).
Who Will Win the National Championship in 2024-25?
The Michigan Wolverines are the obvious choice to return to the national title game after winning in 2023-24, though they'll have to get past their biggest rival in Ohio State. Georgia (+425) has the best odds to win the title, but Alabama is always in the running as well.
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You can bet on college football championship odds at most major sportsbooks, including BetMGM Ohio, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel and Betway. It is legal to bet on college football in the state of Ohio, though bettors must be at least 21 years of age to place bets.
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Betting on the College Football National Championships in Ohio
Betting on college football in Ohio is legal. You will find an assortment of betting options at each of the licensed Ohio sportsbooks. Odds may vary slightly depending on the operator so search around to get the best bang for your buck.
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Under Ohio law you must be at least 21 years of age to bet on college football in Ohio. You must also be physically present in the Buckeye State and have a valid social security number.
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College Football Championship Odds FAQs
Georgia is the current favorite to win the 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship with +425 odds from ESPN BET. Michigan, who won the 2023-24 championship, has the fourth-shortest odds at +900. Their rival, Ohio State, has the third-shortest at +750.
Ohio State currently has +750 odds to win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024-25. Those are the third-shortest odds behind Georgia and Alabama. Ohio State failed to make the College Football Playoff in 2023-24 after losing to their rival, Michigan.
Michigan won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023-24. The Wolverines beat the Washington Huskies 34-13 and hoisted the trophy for their first time since 1997.
Georgia won the College Football Playoff National Championship in the 2022-23 season. Georgia beat TCU in an absolute blowout, winning 65-7. Georgia also won the national championship in the 2021-22 season against Alabama.
Alabama has won the most National Championship titles with 14 wins in the modern era (since 1936, the first year of the AP Top 25 poll). Alabama has six more National Championship titles than any other college football team in the modern era; Notre Dame has the second most titles with eight.
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetOhio.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
