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Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) returns a fumble as we look at the college football playoff championship odds.
Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) returns a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Photo by Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

The stage is set for Ohio State to play Notre Dame in the 2025 College Football National Championship on Monday, Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The title game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Buckeyes opened as 9.5-point favorites over the Fighting Irish in the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State opening odds. The Over/Under sits at 45.5.

College football national championship odds 2025

Live college football championship odds from our best sports betting apps.

College football national championship betting favorites 2025

Ohio State championship odds (-370)

The Buckeyes were available around -135 national championship odds before beating Texas 28-14. That win was iced by a 17-yard scoop-and-score by defensive end Jack Sawyer late in the fourth quarter. OSU scored twice in the fourth quarter after the game entered the final stanza at 14-14.

Take the spread if you're wanting to back Ohio State and avoid these short moneyline odds.

Best odds: -370 vi FanDuel | Implied probability: 78.72%

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Notre Dame championship odds (+325)

Notre Dame's championship odds lengthened only slightly from around +275 prior to Ohio State's win on Friday night, as the Fighting Irish were anticipated to be underdogs against either of Ohio State or Texas. They seem to have drawn the tougher opponent, according to the best sports betting sites.

Best odds: +325 via BetMGM | Implied probability: 23.53%

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How to watch Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: CFP national championship

  • When: Monday, Jan. 20
  • Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
  • How to watch: ESPN
  • Weather: Indoors
  • Favorite: Ohio State -9.5 (-110 via FanDuel)

2025 College Football Playoff opening odds

CFP opening odds via DraftKings for the 2025 college football championship.

  • Georgia: +350
  • Alabama: +550
  • Ohio State: +800
  • Michigan: +900
  • Texas: +900
  • Oregon: +1000
  • Ole Miss: +1100
  • LSU: +1600
  • Clemson: +2000
  • Florida State: +2000
  • Notre Dame: +2500
  • Penn State: +2500
  • Oklahoma: +3000
  • USC: +3000
  • Texas A&M: +4000
  • Missouri: +5000
  • Tennessee: +5000
  • Louisville: +8000
  • Miami: +8000
  • Utah: +8000
  • Washington: +8000
  • Wisconsin: +8000
  • Auburn: +10000
  • Kansas State: +10000
  • North Carolina: +10000
  • Colorado: +20000

2026 college football national championship odds

With just three teams left in the race for the 2025 national championship, our best sports betting sites got a jump on the 2026 college football championship odds in the hours after Notre Dame's win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

2025-26 college football championship opening odds via DraftKings as of Friday, Jan. 10:

  • Ohio State (+450)
  • Texas (+500)
  • Georgia (+550)
  • Oregon (+750)
  • Alabama (+1000)
  • Penn State (+1000)
  • Notre Dame (+1600)
  • Clemson (+2000)
  • LSU (+2000)
  • Tennessee (+2200)
  • Miami (+2800)
  • Ole Miss (+3000)
  • Texas A&M (+3500)
  • South Carolina (+4000)
  • Michigan (+4000)
  • Florida (+6000)
  • USC (+7000)
  • Oklahoma (+7000)
  • Auburn (+8000)
  • SMU (+8000)
  • Kansas State (+9000)
  • Arizona State (+9000)
  • Florida State (+10000)
  • Colorado (+10000)
  • North Carolina (+10000)
  • Louisville (+10000)
  • Iowa State (+12000)
  • Utah (+12000)
  • Indiana (+15000)
  • Virginia Tech (+15000)
  • BYU (+15000)
  • Syracuse (+15000)
  • Nebraska (+15000)
  • Iowa (+20000)
  • Illinois (+20000)
  • Boise State (+20000)
  • Arkansas (+20000)
  • Missouri (+20000)
  • Kansas (+25000)
  • Georgia Tech (+25000)
  • Wisconsin (+25000)
  • Baylor (+25000)
  • TCU (+25000)
  • NC State (+25000)
  • Kentucky (+30000)
  • West Virginia (+30000)

College football national championship betting history

YearTeamPreseason odds
2024Michigan+800
2023Georgia+350
2022Georgia+600
2021Alabama+300
2020LSU+2500
2019Clemson+400
2018Alabama+250
2017Clemson+700
2016Alabama+700
2015Ohio State+4000
2014Florida State+1600

How to bet on the college football championship

When betting on college football championship odds, first, choose a reputable sportsbook that offers college football futures. Check out the odds for different teams; for example, if Alabama has +300 odds and Ohio State has +600, a $100 bet on Alabama would win you $300 if they take the championship.

Decide how much you want to wager and place your bet. If you bet $100 on Alabama at +300 and they win, you’ll get $400 back ($300 profit + $100 stake). Keep an eye on team performances throughout the season to see how your bet is shaping up.

Remember, when betting in future markets, the odds will move. It’s mostly about performance and perception.

If a team starts playing better or worse than expected, its odds will change. Injuries to key players can significantly impact a team's chances and thus their odds. Transfers and new player acquisitions can also affect a team's championship odds. Public betting trends play a role too - if a lot of people are betting on one team, sportsbooks might adjust the odds to balance their risk.

Expert analysis and predictions can also influence how people bet, which in turn affects the odds.

How to read college football championship odds

Reading college football championship odds is straightforward. Odds are usually presented in a format like +300 or -150. Positive odds (i.e., +300) show how much profit you’d make on a $100 bet. For example, a $100 bet at +300 odds would win you $300, plus your original $100 stake, totaling $400.

Negative odds (i.e., -150) indicate how much you need to bet to win $100. So, a $150 bet at -150 odds would win you $100, plus your $150 stake, totaling $250.

These odds also reflect the implied probability of a team winning the championship. Lower odds (i.e., +200) suggest a higher probability of winning, while higher odds (i.e., +1000) indicate a lower probability.

Sportsbooks adjust these odds based on factors like team performance, injuries, transfers, and betting patterns.

For example, if Alabama has +300 odds and Ohio State has +600 odds, Alabama is considered more likely to win. If you bet $100 on Alabama and they win, you’d get $400 back ($300 profit + $100 stake).

College football national championship FAQs

Who is favored to win the 2025 college football championship?

Ohio State is favored to win the 2025 college football national championship. The Buckeyes' best odds (-370) imply a 78.72% probability they'll win it all, according to our odds calculator.

Who won the college football championship last year?

The Michigan Wolverines won their first title since 1997 by defeating the Washington Huskies last year in the national championship.

When will the college football championship be decided?

The 2025 college football national championship will be decided on Monday, Jan. 20.

Where will the college football championship take place?

The 2025 college football national championship will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Who has won the most college football championships?

Yale has won the most college football championships with 18. Alabama ranks second with 16 total victories, and the Crimson Tide's three championships in the college football playoff era also stand as the most.

When does the College Football Playoff start?

The 2025 College Football Playoff started with the first round on Dec. 20 and 21, with games being played at the campus of the higher seed. The quarterfinals were played across the Fiesta, Peach, Rose, and Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

The semifinals take place Jan. 9 and 10 at the Orange and Cotton Bowl before the CFP National Championship game on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

How many teams make the College Football Playoff?

Previously only four teams were selected for the College Football Playoff, but this season the playoff expanded to 12 teams. The top five ranked conference champions were automatic qualifiers for the playoff along with seven at-large teams, decided by the College Football Playoff selection committee. The top four conference champions received a first-round bye in the playoff.

Who is favored to win the 2026 college football championship?

Ohio State (+450) opened as the favorite to win the 2026 college football national championship. Those odds represent an implied win probability of 18.18%.

College football odds pages

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