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College Football Playoff Semifinals Odds and Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are living the impossible dream of being one win away from the national championship game after being the worst program in college football history.

The Oregon Ducks have been knocking on the national championship door for over a decade and are coming off an impressive shutout win in the Orange Bowl.

The Ole Miss Rebels are one win away from the national championship game despite their head coach walking out on them.

The Miami Hurricanes are loaded with 5-star talent and are finally coming of age as one of the most complete teams in college football.

All of this adds up to storylines never before seen and an enticing College Football Playoff Final Four.

On Thursday and Friday, there will be a stampede of traffic for the College Football Playoff semifinals. The winners will advance to the national championship game.

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Miami-FL Hurricanes vs. Ole Miss Rebels Odds at Bookmaker

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, is the venue for the College Football Semifinal matchup between the Miami-FL Hurricanes and the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Kickoff time is at 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.

College football money lines opened with Miami-FL as a 3.5-point favorite and Ole Miss as a 3.5-point dog.

Miami-FL is a -170 moneyline favorite with Ole Miss at +140.

Miami-FL and Ole Miss opened at 51.5.

Miami-FL Hurricanes

Last game, the Miami-FL Hurricanes won 24-14 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 8-point dogs. The game went under the total of 39.5.

As a result, Miami is 12-2 straight up, 9-5 against the spread, and 5-9 over/under the total.

Miami ranks 52nd for total offense, 45th for passing, 78th for rushing, 34th for scoring, and 28th for fewest turnovers committed.

In comparison, Miami ranks 9th in total defense, 37th vs. the pass, 5th vs. the rush, 4th in fewest points allowed, and 12th in takeaways.

Late on, Miami has covered three out of its most recent three games. Miami has been under the total in three of its last three matchups.

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Ole Miss Rebels

Last game, the Ole Miss Rebels won 39-34 against the Georgia Bulldogs as 6-point dogs. The game went over the total of 53.5.

As a result, Ole Miss is 13-1 straight up, 9-5 against the spread, and 7-7 over/under the total.

Ole Miss ranks 5th for total offense, 5th for passing, 41st for rushing, 10th for scoring, and 35th for fewest turnovers committed.

In comparison, Ole Miss ranks 38th for total defense, 29th vs. the pass, 62nd vs. the rush, 27th for fewest points allowed, and 92nd for takeaways.

Late on, Ole Miss has covered three out of its most recent three games. Ole Miss went under the total in four of its last five matchups.

Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Odds at Bookmaker

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, will host the matchup between the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, January 9, 2026. Kickoff time is at 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.

College football money lines opened with Indiana as a 4.5-point favorite and Oregon as a 4.5-point dog.

Indiana is a -192 moneyline favorite with Oregon at +158.

Indiana and Oregon opened at 47.5.

Oregon Ducks

Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 23-0 against the Texas Tech Red Raiders as 1-point dogs. The game went under the total of 50.5.

As a result, Oregon is 13-1 straight up, 8-5-1 against the spread, and 7-7 over/under the total.

Oregon ranks 6th for total offense, 24th for passing, 12th for rushing, 7th for scoring, and 22nd for fewest turnovers committed.

In comparison, Oregon ranks 11th in total defense, 8th vs. the pass, 24th vs. the rush, 9th in fewest points allowed, and 19th in takeaways.

Late on, Oregon has covered four out of its most recent five games. Oregon went under the total in two of its last three matchups.

Indiana Hoosiers

Last game, the Indiana Hoosiers won 38-3 against the Alabama Crimson Tide as 7.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 47.

As a result, Indiana is 14-0 straight up, 9-5 against the spread, and 7-6 over/under the total.

Indiana ranks 3rd for total offense, 27th for passing, 8th for rushing, 5th for scoring, and 3rd for fewest turnovers committed.

In comparison, Indiana ranks 4th in total defense, 28th vs. the pass, 3rd vs. the rush, 2nd in fewest points allowed, and 8th in takeaways.

Late on, Indiana has covered three out of its three most recent games. Indiana went under the total in three of its last four matchups.

College Football Playoff Semifinals Betting Trends

Ole Miss covered its last five games against ACC teams.

Ole Miss went over the total in six of its last seven games as a dog.

Miami is 4-1 straight up against the SEC.

Oregon is 3-7 straight up as an underdog.

Indiana has 20 consecutive straight up wins as the favorite.

College Football Playoff Semifinals Best Bets

Miami is the more complete team, with a better defense than Ole Miss.

Indiana is a juggernaut that has the confidence of having already beaten Oregon this season.

Main Picks: Miami-FL Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers

Over/Under Pick: Both Games Over the Total

Player Prop Picks: Fernando Mendoza Over the Total Yards Total

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