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College Football National Championship Betting
This college football season marks the beginning of the 12-team College Football Playoff, which makes betting on the National Championship odds harder than ever before. The odds are more of an open market as the 12-teams, based on seeding, will have an opportunity to win the NCAAF championship.
Betting on the National Championship odds involves understanding the path teams may take to reach the final game, and predicting the winner.
College Football National Championship Best Bet: Texas +800
Moving to the SEC this season will be a massive adjustment. Thankfully, fresh off a Sugar Bowl appearance, Quinn Ewers and a strong Texas defensive line earned crucial experience the last couple of seasons.
Last year, Steve Sarkisian's bench ranked in the nation's top 15 on both sides of the ball, allowing just 18.9 PPG and piling up 35.8 PPG. The value on the Longhorns to win their first National Championship since 2006 is too good to pass up at +850.
Last 10 College Football National Champions
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Postseason Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michigan Wolverines | +800 | +185 |
| 2022 | Georgia Bulldogs | +200 | -165 |
| 2021 | Georgia Bulldogs | +800 | -225 |
| 2020 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +600 | -200 |
| 2019 | LSU Tigers | +5000 | +300 |
| 2018 | Clemson Tigers | +600 | +350 |
| 2017 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +300 | +400 |
| 2016 | Clemson Tigers | +700 | +600 |
| 2015 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +800 | +120 |
| 2014 | Ohio State Buckeyes | +1000 | +1500 |
The SEC conference has claimed six of the last national titles over the last decade, which sounds pretty good for teams like Texas as they gear up for a conference realignment. By the looks of it, sportsbooks do a decent job with their opening odds. Only one program had early odds of +1000 or higher, the Buckeyes in 2014.
Of the last 10 winners, the Georgia Bulldogs carry the lowest +300 odds to win the National Championship this season. Despite missing the CFP last season, oddsmakers are heavily favoring the Dawgs to earn one of 12 spots this year.
college football Teams with the most national championships
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| Yale | 18 | 1927 |
| Alabama | 16 | 2020 |
| Princeton | 15 | 1922 |
| Notre Dame | 13 | 1988 |
| Michigan | 10 | 2023 |
| USC | 9 | 2004 |
| Harvard | 8 | 1919 |
| Ohio State | 8 | 2014 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | 2000 |
Despite not having hoisted the trophy since 1927, Yale was once a wagon, picking up 14 titles by the turn of the 20th century.
In terms of modern-day history, the Tide has been passed the torch as a dynasty. With the help of Nick Saban, Alabama pocketed six championships between 2009 and 2020. With Saban now retired, the Tide's future is a bit up in the air, sitting with +1400 odds to win the National Championship this year.
nCAAF National championship betting trends
- Heading into the national championship stage, the betting favorites have won and covered the spread in five-straight seasons between 2020 and 2024.
- The UNDER is 7-3 across the last 10 national championship meetings.
- Since being inducted in 2014, Alabama has had the most CFP experience with eight appearances (9-5 SU). In that span, they've collected three national titles, lost in finals three times and fell in semi-finals twice.
college football Conference Championship Betting
With an enormous amount of conference shuffling this off-season (so long PAC-12), betting on NCAAF Conference Championship odds is more difficult than ever before.
Winning a conference championship wager involves picking the season-long winner of your conference of choice. To do so, you’ll need to understand the unique characteristics of each and their competitive dynamics. For instance, the Big 10 has now added UCLA , USC, Oregon and Washington to compete with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin for conference supremacy.
AAC Conference Odds: Memphis Favored Over Tulane
The AAC Conference odds list the Memphis Tigers are +220 betting favorites to in their first American Athletic Conference title since 2019.
NIL deals hold huge weight in the AAC as Memphis' recent transfers have put them over the top in the latest AAC Conference odds. Tennessee's leading tackler, Elijah Herring, and Indiana defensive back Kobee Minor bring much needed experience to their defense, while South Carolina import Jaylen Nichols looks like an instant starter on offense.
The experienced veterans brought in via the transfer portal give the Tigers the edge over 2023 AAC runners-up Tulane.
Last 10 aAC Championship Winners
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Final Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SMU Mustangs | +300 | +170 |
| 2022 | Tulane Green Wave | +5000 | n/a |
| 2021 | Cincinnati Bearcats | -225 | n/a |
| 2020 | Cincinnati Bearcats | +400 | n/a |
| 2019 | Memphis Tigers | +250 | n/a |
| 2018 | UCF Knights | +125 | n/a |
| 2017 | UCF Knights | +600 | n/a |
| 2016 | Temple Owls | +800 | n/a |
| 2015 | Houston Cougars | n/a | n/a |
Since its inaugural season in 2015, there hasn't been one specific college football program to dominate the American Athletic Conference. SMU's 2023 conference championship was their first title appearance, making them the only school to have a spotless conference title record.
AAC Teams with the most Conference Titles
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| UCF | 2 | 2018 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 2021 |
| Memphis | 1 | 2019 |
| Houston | 1 | 2015 |
| Temple | 1 | 2016 |
| Tulane | 1 | 2022 |
| SMU | 1 | 2023 |
college football Conference Championship Betting
With an enormous amount of conference shuffling this off-season (so long PAC-12), betting on NCAAF Conference Championship odds is more difficult than ever before.
Winning a conference championship wager involves picking the season-long winner of your conference of choice. To do so, you’ll need to understand the unique characteristics of each and their competitive dynamics. For instance, the Big 10 has now added UCLA , USC, Oregon and Washington to compete with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin for conference supremacy.
ACC Conference Championship Odds: Seminoles Smell a Repeat
Florida State enters the 2024-25 season as +290 betting favorites in our Atlantic Coast Conference odds, closely followed by archrivals Clemson +400, and Miami +440.. The Seminoles are looking to repeat the success of their fourth undefeated season last year, earning them their 16th conference title.
Moving to his third program in his senior year, DJ Uiagalelei is on a mission to finally earn his flowers. Credited this offseason for his quick decision making and consistent connections, Uiagalelei has big shoes to fill that once were owned by Jordan Travis.
Others have spectated the Seminoles' defensive line at training camp, witnessing the stout crew force turnovers and look to be a tough beast for an offense to overcome.
Last 10 aCC Championship Winners
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Final Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Florida State Seminoles | +170 | -400 |
| 2022 | Clemson Tigers | -135 | -400 |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Panthers | +6600 | n/a |
| 2020 | Clemson Tigers | -400 | n/a |
| 2019 | Clemson Tigers | -600 | n/a |
| 2018 | Clemson Tigers | -200 | n/a |
| 2017 | Clemson Tigers | +300 | n/a |
| 2016 | Clemson Tigers | +140 | n/a |
| 2015 | Clemson Tigers | +200 | n/a |
| 2014 | Florida State Seminoles | -400 | n/a |
Since the 2010's Clemson has added eight conference titles to its trophy case. Once 2011 hit, entering Dabo Swinney's third season with Clemson, the Tigers were untouchable the Atlantic Coast Conference.
ACC Teams with the most Conference Titles
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 21 | 2022 |
| Florida State | 16 | 2023 |
| Maryland | 9 | 2001 |
| NC State | 7 | 1979 |
| Virginia/Duke | 7 | 1989 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 1980 |
| Virginia Tech | 4 | 2010 |
college football Conference Championship Betting
With an enormous amount of conference shuffling this off-season (so long PAC-12), betting on NCAAF Conference Championship odds is more difficult than ever before.
Winning a conference championship wager involves picking the season-long winner of your conference of choice. To do so, you’ll need to understand the unique characteristics of each and their competitive dynamics. For instance, the Big 10 has now added UCLA , USC, Oregon and Washington to compete with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin for conference supremacy.
SEC Conference Championship Odds: Bulldogs favored to reclaim SEC
With Carson Beck in tow, Georgia enter the 2024 season as huge +190 betting favorites in the SEC championship odds. That being said, the additions of Texas and Oklahoma to the Southeastern Conference will make competition fierce. The Longhorns currently sit second in the SEC odds at +310 followed by the usual suspects of Alabama, Mississippi and LSU.
Last 10 SEC Championship Winners
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Final Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +220 | +165 |
| 2022 | Georgia Bulldogs | +150 | +115 |
| 2021 | Alabama Crimson Tide | -105 | n/a |
| 2020 | Alabama Crimson Tide | -110 | n/a |
| 2019 | LSU Tigers | +1000 | n/a |
| 2018 | Alabama Crimson Tide | -160 | n/a |
| 2017 | Georgia Bulldogs | +800 | n/a |
| 2016 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +150 | n/a |
| 2015 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +200 | n/a |
| 2014 | Alabama Crimson Tide | +140 | n/a |
Seven SEC conference championships in the last decade is the reality for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this 10-year span, Alabama also hoisted three National Championships.
SEC Teams with the most Conference Titles
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | 2023 |
| Florida | 7 | 2008 |
| LSU | 5 | 2022 |
| Georgia | 4 | 2019 |
| Auburn | 3 | 2013 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 1998 |
college football Conference Championship Betting
With an enormous amount of conference shuffling this off-season (so long PAC-12), betting on NCAAF Conference Championship odds is more difficult than ever before.
Winning a conference championship wager involves picking the season-long winner of your conference of choice. To do so, you’ll need to understand the unique characteristics of each and their competitive dynamics. For instance, the Big 10 has now added UCLA , USC, Oregon and Washington to compete with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin for conference supremacy.
Big 12 Conference Odds: Utes Look to Make their Mark
Big 12 debutants Utah are the +320 betting favorites in our Big 12 conference odds. After the defections of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, the Big 12 has grown while accepting the remnants of the Pac-12 in Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and the aforementioned Utes this summer.
Last 10 Big 12 Championship Winners
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Final Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Texas Longhorns | +115 | -165 |
| 2022 | Kansas State Wildcats | +3300 | +850 |
| 2021 | Baylor Bears | +5000 | n/a |
| 2020 | Oklahoma Sooners | +150 | n/a |
| 2019 | Oklahoma Sooners | -140 | n/a |
| 2018 | Oklahoma Sooners | +120 | n/a |
| 2017 | Oklahoma Sooners | +100 | n/a |
| 2016 | Oklahoma Sooners | -112 | n/a |
| 2015 | Oklahoma Sooners | +550 | n/a |
| 2014 | Baylor Bears | +250 | n/a |
Oh my, Sooners. Winning six straight conference titles between 2015 to 2020, Oklahoma once owned the bragging rights in the Big 12 conference. But, with Oklahoma moving to the SEC, it opens up the board for another to become the big boys.
big 12 Teams with the most Conference Titles
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | 2020 |
| Texas | 4 | 2023 |
| Baylor | 3 | 2021 |
| Kansas State | 3 | 2022 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 1999 |
| Colorado | 1 | 2001 |
| Oklahoma State | 1 | 2011 |
college football Conference Championship Betting
With an enormous amount of conference shuffling this off-season (so long PAC-12), betting on NCAAF Conference Championship odds is more difficult than ever before.
Winning a conference championship wager involves picking the season-long winner of your conference of choice. To do so, you’ll need to understand the unique characteristics of each and their competitive dynamics. For instance, the Big 10 has now added UCLA , USC, Oregon and Washington to compete with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin for conference supremacy.
Big 10 conference odds: Can Ohio State hold off fresh challengers?
The additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington to the Big 10 has sent the Big 10 conference championship odds into disarray.
With a dominant defense, Kansas State transfer Will Howard at quarterback and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in the building, Ohio State is favored to win the Big 10 for the first time since 2020, listed as +155 betting favorites. The Buckeyes have been soundly defeated by Michigan in each of the past few years. Now, they’ll have to deal with fresh challenges from a strong group of former Pac-12 squads.
Last 10 Big Ten Championship Winners
| Year | Team | Opening Odds | Final Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michigan Wolverines | +175 | -125 |
| 2022 | Michigan Wolverines | +900 | +350 |
| 2021 | Michigan Wolverines | +2500 | n/a |
| 2020 | Ohio State Buckeyes | -225 | n/a |
| 2019 | Ohio State Buckeyes | +160 | n/a |
| 2018 | Ohio State Buckeyes | -110 | n/a |
| 2017 | Ohio State Buckeyes | -140 | n/a |
| 2016 | Penn State Nittany Lions | +6000 | n/a |
| 2015 | Michigan State Spartans | +800 | n/a |
| 2014 | Ohio State Buckeyes | +300 | n/a |
In recent years, the Big Ten title hasn't been shared very well. If it's not the Buckeyes' four-year reign, it's the Wolverines taking over by riding a three-year streak as Big 10 conference champs.
However, the loss of Jim Harbaugh does not have sportsbooks faithful that Michigan will continue its streak. Currently, the Wolverines sit outside the top three as +700 contenders in the Big Ten conference championship odds.
big ten Teams with the most Conference Titles
| School | Number Of Championships | Latest Win |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 44 | 2023 |
| Ohio State | 39 | 2020 |
| Minnesota | 18 | 1967 |
| Illinois | 15 | 2001 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | 2012 |
| Iowa | 11 | 2004 |
| Michigan State | 9 | 2015 |
What are College Football Futures?
College football futures involve considering NCAAF odds and wagering on outcomes that will be decided down the line, typically at the end of the season.
These generally include betting on National Championship odds, conference title odds, and odds on which player will win the the Heisman Trophy. College football futures odds change dramatically as the season progresses. A plus (+) signifies the underdogs, and most futures will be at plus money in the pre-season. This number indicates how much you would win if you wagered $100 on the outcome.
A myriad of factors play into betting college football futures, such as personnel and player changes and even conference realignment. As we move further to the season, the AP Poll and rankings as well as a teams' strength of schedule (or lack thereof) come into play.
More College football Futures Bets
Beyond the National Championship and Heisman Trophy, you can also wager on a team’s College Football Playoff chances, as well as which team will win each conference, and regular season win totals.
