2025-2026 College Football Championship Odds
Five teams begin the 2025-2026 college football season with single-digit odds to win the national title. They are Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State and Alabama. The 2025 college football season kicks off with a blockbuster slate that feels more like playoff weekend than an opener. Fans won’t have to wait for marquee matchups—several top-10 showdowns headline Week 1, promising drama and playoff implications right out of the gate.
The weekend’s crown jewel unfolds in Columbus as No. 1 Texas takes on No. 3 Ohio State. Arch Manning makes his first full-season start against the defending national champions, and all eyes will be on how he handles the pressure. On the other side, sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin begins his Buckeye career with the toughest test possible. This is more than a tone-setter—it’s a playoff-caliber clash where the winner claims an early inside track to the top seed.
Two proud programs collide when No. 9 LSU travels to face No. 4 Clemson. Garrett Nussmeier brings stability and experience to LSU’s offense, but he’ll face a Clemson defensive front loaded with NFL talent. Cade Klubnik enters his senior year aiming to prove Clemson still belongs among the elite. Death Valley under the lights provides the perfect backdrop for a game that will feel like January football in late August.
On Sunday night, No. 6 Notre Dame visits No. 10 Miami in a matchup of old rivals with new stakes. The Irish turn to freshman quarterback C.J. Carr, who will be tested immediately against a Hurricanes defense built to apply pressure. Miami counters with veteran transfer Carson Beck, giving them stability at quarterback and a chance to seize momentum early. With both teams eyeing playoff bids, this game could prove decisive months from now.
Penn State opens at home against Nevada in a game expected to showcase depth and polish. Alabama begins its second season under Kalen DeBoer, looking to reassert itself as a playoff staple. Georgia debuts Gunnar Stockton at quarterback, needing to prove that the post-Carson Beck offense won’t miss a beat.
From Columbus to Clemson to Coral Gables, Week 1 is packed with heavyweight clashes that will shape the national picture. In the new 12-team playoff era, early losses are survivable—but signature wins are priceless. And that’s exactly what’s on the line as the season begins.
College Football Betting Lines
College Football Championship Odds
| ODDS TO WIN NCAAF CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26 |
| Alabama +926 |
Arizona State +8050 |
Arkansas +45079 |
| Army +139098 |
Auburn +5031 |
Baylor +20129 |
| Boise State +30196 |
BYU +32557 |
California +84153 |
| Central Florida +80144 |
Cincinnati +52793 |
Clemson +810 |
| Colorado +30167 |
Duke +50088 |
Florida +4113 |
| Florida State +30167 |
Georgia +791 |
Georgia Tech +16606 |
| Illinois +13000 |
Indiana +10063 |
Iowa +16606 |
| Iowa State +17500 |
James Madison +147895 |
Kansas +22500 |
| Kansas State +22500 |
Kentucky +60108 |
Louisville +11572 |
| LSU +1409 |
Memphis +100181 |
Miami Florida +2700 |
| Michigan +3621 |
Michigan State +50088 |
Minnesota +60108 |
| Mississippi +4528 |
Missouri +15096 |
NC State +80144 |
| Nebraska +14089 |
North Carolina +30053 |
Notre Dame +1006 |
| Ohio State +624 |
Oklahoma +6000 |
Oklahoma State +65115 |
| Oregon +1030 |
Penn State +604 |
Pittsburgh +50088 |
| SMU +11572 |
South Carolina +4500 |
Syracuse +100181 |
| TCU +24637 |
Tennessee +4277 |
Texas +549 |
| Texas A&M +3521 |
Texas Tech +8500 |
Tulane +80144 |
| UCLA +45079 |
UNLV +50000 |
USC +7700 |
| Utah +9500 |
Vanderbilt +70125 |
Virginia Tech +60108 |
| Washington +21618 |
West Virginia +60108 |
Wisconsin +45079 |
*Odds as of Monday, August 25, 10:00 AM ET
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The current favorite to win the 2025-2026 college football national championship is the Texas Longhorns. They begin the season ranked No. 1 in the polls but have a very difficult road test to begin the season, as they visit Ohio State. The Longhorns are followed in college football betting futures by Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State and Alabama.
Texas Longhorns
For the first time in program history, Texas opens the season ranked No. 1 in the AP poll. That distinction comes with pressure, and the spotlight falls squarely on quarterback Arch Manning. Making his first full-season start, Manning carries Heisman hopes and the burden of leading the Longhorns back to a national championship chase.
Texas begins with a monumental test: a trip to Columbus to face defending champion Ohio State. It’s the most anticipated opener of the weekend, and perhaps the entire season. Manning will have help—Texas brings back an experienced offensive line and a defense led by linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe. But the question is whether the Horns can match the physicality and depth.
Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs enter 2025 slightly under the radar after three straight years as the sport’s most dominant program. The transfer of quarterback Carson Beck to the Miami Hurricanes and transfers to other programs created some uncertainty. Gunnar Stockton is expected to take the reins, bringing mobility and arm talent but little starting experience.
Even with roster turnover, Georgia’s depth and recruiting remain unmatched. The Bulldogs reload on both sides of the ball every season, and their physical style hasn’t changed. Week 1 won’t bring the toughest opponent on their schedule, as the Bulldogs are huge favorites against Marshall, but it’s a chance to prove the quarterback transition will be smooth and that the Bulldogs still belong in the title conversation.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes enter 2025 ranked No. 3, fresh off a national championship season. Gone is Kyle McCord, but in steps sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin, a five-star talent with poise and arm strength. Sayin inherits one of the nation’s deepest wide receiver groups, along with a retooled offensive line that includes Minnesota transfer Phillip Daniels at right tackle.
Defensively, Ohio State remains loaded, with Matt Patricia now overseeing the unit. The Buckeyes are built to challenge for another title, but starting against Texas means their margin for error is slim from the first snap. A win sets the tone for a repeat bid; a loss forces them to regroup in the gauntlet of Big Ten play.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State begins the season at No. 2, narrowly behind Texas in the polls, and perhaps the most balanced roster in the country. Quarterback Drew Allar returns alongside running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, giving the Nittany Lions one of the most dangerous backfields in the nation. The defense should again be a strength, now under the leadership of coordinator Jim Knowles, who arrived from Ohio State.
The Lions open at home against Nevada, where they are heavy favorites. While the matchup won’t test them the way Texas-Ohio State will, Penn State needs to display crisp execution and depth. A blowout win won’t prove everything, but a sloppy one could raise doubts about whether they’re ready to finally break through to the playoff semifinals.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Year two of the Kalen DeBoer era arrives with expectations and questions. Alabama still boasts elite talent—offensive linemen Parker Brailsford and Kadyn Proctor, receiver Ryan Williams, and defensive anchors Tim Keenan III and LT Overton—but must find answers at running back after the departure of Jam Miller. Sophomore Daniel Hill is a candidate to step forward, offering both power and versatility.
Alabama doesn’t open with the marquee clash of Texas or Ohio State, but every Tide game is a referendum on whether DeBoer can sustain the dynasty built by Nick Saban. A sharp start against Florida State will calm concerns and remind the nation that Alabama remains firmly in the playoff race. Anything less could fuel talk that the Tide have slipped behind their SEC rivals.
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