Odds to Win 2025-2026 College Football Championship

2025-2026 College Football Championship Odds

It was a wild Week 5 in college football with a number of upsets in the Top 25, but the favorites are still pretty much the same in college football national championship odds after Week 5. The 2025-2026 college football title odds have Ohio State remaining at the top followed closely by Oregon, Texas and Alabama, while Penn State and Georgia are also in the mix. The Buckeyes, Ducks and Crimson Tide were the big winners last week, while the Nittany Lions and Bulldogs were the surprise losers.

Week 6 in college football features a number of key games including the big one between No. 3 Miami and No. 19 Florida State on Saturday night on ABC. The other marquee matchups have No. 9 Texas visiting Florida on ESPN and No. 16 Vanderbilt at No. 10 Alabama on ABC.

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The current favorite to win the 2025-2026 college football national championship is the Ohio State Buckeyes. They are coming off a road win at Washington last week. The Buckeyes are followed closely by the Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide. Also among the favorites are the Penn State Nittany Lions and Georgia Bulldogs.

Ohio State Buckeyes

No. 1 Ohio State survived a sluggish first half to overwhelm Washington 24-6 in Seattle, extending the Buckeyes' perfect start to 4-0 while opening Big Ten play with a statement road victory. Julian Sayin completed 22 of 28 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, finding his rhythm in the second half after Ohio State managed just seven first-half points. The breakthrough came with 1:47 left in the second quarter when Sayin connected with Jeremiah Smith for an 18-yard touchdown on third-and-11, giving the Buckeyes a 7-3 halftime lead they never relinquished. CJ Donaldson capped a methodical 14-play, 75-yard drive to open the third quarter with a one-yard touchdown run, before sealing the victory with an 18-yard touchdown reception from Sayin on fourth down late in the fourth quarter.

Ohio State's defense dominated throughout, limiting Washington to just one third-down conversion in 11 attempts while bringing down dual-threat quarterback Demond Williams Jr. six times for sacks. Caden Curry set career highs with three sacks, five tackles for loss and 11 total tackles, spearheading a defensive effort that held the Huskies to two field goals and snapped Washington's 22-game home winning streak at Husky Stadium. The Buckeyes remarkably never punted during the contest despite managing just 24 points, as first-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's unit has now allowed only 22 points and two touchdowns through four games this season. Ohio State moves to 1-0 in Big Ten play while Washington falls to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in conference action, with the Buckeyes proving their championship credentials in their first true road test of the season.

The Buckeyes are heavily favored in Week 6 college football odds, as they host Minnesota on Saturday night on NBC.

Oregon Ducks

Oregon escaped Happy Valley with a stunning 30-24 double-overtime victory over Penn State, extending their FBS-leading 23rd straight regular-season win streak in front of 111,015 fans at Beaver Stadium. The Ducks appeared to have control after building a 17-3 lead in the fourth quarter, with Dante Moore connecting with Dierre Hill Jr. for an 8-yard touchdown and Jordan Davison capping a fourth-down conversion with an 8-yard touchdown run. However, Penn State mounted a furious comeback behind a physical rushing attack, calling runs on 11 of 15 plays during their final drive of regulation to force overtime. Kaytron Allen scored first in the extra session to tie the game, before Jamari Johnson answered for Oregon to send the contest to double overtime.

The game's decisive moment came when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, after the Nittany Lions had relied heavily on their ground game throughout the comeback, opted to throw on the opening play of double overtime. Safety Dillon Thieneman intercepted the pass to seal Oregon's victory and hand James Franklin his 21st loss in 23 games against AP top-six opponents. The Ducks dominated possession for over 33 minutes and outgained Penn State by nearly 150 yards, improving to a perfect 12-0 in regular-season Big Ten play since joining the conference. Oregon (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) proved their mettle in one of college football's most hostile environments, winning the rematch of last season's Big Ten Championship Game and positioning themselves as a legitimate national title contender, while Penn State (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) suffered another heartbreaking loss in a marquee matchup despite their late heroics.

The Ducks have a bye this week before hosting a ranked Indiana team on October 11.

Texas Longhorns

Texas was on a bye last week. They cruised to a 55-0 victory over Sam Houston two weeks ago, with quarterback Arch Manning delivering his sharpest performance of the season by throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns on 18-of-21 passing while adding two rushing touchdowns. Manning completed 14 passes in a row at one point and looked crisp and decisive throughout, connecting with Ryan Wingo for touchdowns of 53 and 13 yards in the third quarter before leaving the game with the Longhorns leading 45-0. The performance was particularly meaningful for Manning, who had struggled with a 55% completion percentage through the first three games and needed a confidence builder after critics had questioned his early-season play. His first touchdown run featured him standing and flexing over a defender, drawing praise from teammates who said "he got his swagger back."

Sam Houston was completely overmatched by the Texas defense, managing just 17 yards on their first 15 plays with no first downs and finishing the game shutout. The Longhorns totaled 555 yards of offense and scored on all nine of their possessions before putting in reserves, with the defense recording five sacks including Colin Simmons' first solo sack of the season on the opening play. Manning said he wasn't concerned with national narratives and critics, focusing instead on building momentum heading into SEC play. Texas opens conference play at Florida on October 4 after improving to 3-1 in their final non-conference game.

Texas will face a challenging road test on Saturday, as they visit Florida on ESPN.

Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama stunned Georgia 24-21 at Sanford Stadium last week, handing the Bulldogs their first home loss since 2019 and snapping the longest winning streak in FBS at 33 games. Ty Simpson orchestrated the upset with 276 passing yards and two touchdowns, leading Alabama to a commanding 14-0 lead early in the second quarter through methodical drives featuring eight third-down conversions in the first half. The Crimson Tide struck first with a 14-play touchdown drive capped by Simpson's 6-yard pass to Germie Bernard, then extended their advantage with another 14-play march ending in a 6-yard touchdown to Isaiah Horton. Georgia responded with Gunner Stockton finding Colbie Young for a 38-yard touchdown and Chauncey Bowens punching in a 2-yard score, but Alabama maintained control with a 24-yard field goal to take a 17-14 halftime lead.

The decisive moment came with 13:20 remaining when Alabama's defense rose to the occasion, stopping Georgia on fourth-and-1 at the Crimson Tide 8-yard line as LT Overton dropped Cash Jones for a crucial 2-yard loss. Alabama (3-1, 1-0 SEC) controlled the final 3:19 after forcing a punt, securing Kalen DeBoer's biggest victory since taking over the program and extending the Crimson Tide's dominance over Georgia to nine wins in the last 10 meetings. The loss drops Kirby Smart to 1-7 against Alabama during his tenure, as Georgia (3-1, 1-1 SEC) failed to complete another comeback after trailing by double digits, unlike their dramatic overtime victory at Tennessee two weeks earlier. Bowens provided the lone bright spot for the Bulldogs with 119 rushing yards in his first career 100-yard game, but costly turnovers and defensive breakdowns in front of 93,033 fans proved too much to overcome against a motivated Alabama squad seeking to prove they remain elite under new leadership.

The Crimson Tide are favored in NCAA football odds at home on Saturday against a ranked Vanderbilt team on Saturday on ABC.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State suffered a heartbreaking 30-24 double-overtime loss to No. 6 Oregon at Beaver Stadium last week, as another marquee opportunity slipped away despite a valiant comeback effort in front of 111,015 fans clad in white. The Nittany Lions found themselves in a 17-3 hole after Oregon capitalized on field position and execution in the fourth quarter, with the Ducks methodically building their lead through an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dierre Hill Jr. and Jordan Davison's 8-yard rushing score on fourth down. However, Penn State showed tremendous resilience in the final 7:07 of regulation, mounting a physical ground-based attack that featured runs on 11 of 15 plays to tie the game and send it to overtime. Drew Allar's leadership and the offensive line's dominance in short-yardage situations gave the Nittany Lions life, with Kaytron Allen punching in the overtime touchdown to extend the game further.

The crushing blow came on the opening play of double overtime when Allar, after Penn State had successfully relied on their rushing attack throughout the comeback, attempted a pass that was intercepted by Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman. The decision to abandon the ground game that had powered their late surge proved costly, as James Franklin's squad fell to 2-21 against AP top-six opponents during his tenure. Despite controlling the trenches late and demonstrating the type of physical football that defined their best moments, Penn State (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) couldn't overcome their early struggles and conservative approach in crucial moments. The loss represents another missed opportunity for a program that possesses Franklin's most talented roster to date, with a challenging road trip to No. 1 Ohio State looming as their next chance to prove they can win the games that matter most in their pursuit of College Football Playoff contention.

Penn State is a big favorite on Saturday in college football betting odds on the road against a winless UCLA team.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia's historic home winning streak came to a crushing end Saturday night as Alabama escaped Sanford Stadium with a 24-21 victory, marking the Bulldogs' first home loss since 2019 and snapping their FBS-leading 33-game winning streak. The Bulldogs found themselves in an early 14-0 hole as Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson methodically carved up Georgia's defense with precision passing, converting eight of their first eight third-down attempts while sustaining two grueling 14-play touchdown drives. Gunner Stockton provided a spark with a perfectly executed 38-yard touchdown pass to Colbie Young, and freshman Chauncey Bowens delivered his first career 100-yard rushing performance with 119 yards and a touchdown, but critical mistakes proved costly. Nate Frazier's fumble at the Georgia 7-yard line led to an Alabama field goal, and the defense that had been so dominant at home failed to generate consistent pressure on Simpson throughout the first half.

The heartbreaking moment came with the game on the line and 13:20 remaining, as Georgia's offense faced fourth-and-1 at the Alabama 8-yard line trailing 24-21. Cash Jones was stuffed for a 2-yard loss by LT Overton, ending the Bulldogs' final realistic scoring opportunity and sealing their fate in front of 93,033 stunned fans between the hedges. Despite outrushing Alabama 227 yards to 135 yards and Stockton's efficient 13-of-20 passing performance, Georgia (3-1, 1-1 SEC) couldn't overcome their sluggish start and defensive breakdowns against an Alabama team that hadn't beaten a top-five opponent on the road since 2021. The loss extends Kirby Smart's struggles against his former employer to 1-7, as the Bulldogs failed to replicate their dramatic comeback magic from the Tennessee game two weeks earlier. With their perfect season and playoff positioning now in jeopardy, Georgia must regroup quickly with a challenging SEC slate ahead, knowing they squandered a golden opportunity to exorcise their Alabama demons in their own backyard.

Georgia will look to rebound this week, as they host Kentucky on ABC.

2025-2026 College Football Schedule

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• Week 5
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