Ohio State’s collapse in Austin, Texas, on Saturday night might have stoked Ryan Day’s critics, but it did little to dissuade the Buckeyes’ national championship hopes in the eyes of sportsbooks.
Despite Ohio State dropping five spots to No. 6 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll, the Buckeyes have remained the favorites to win the College Football Playoff at most sportsbooks. That includes at DraftKings (+500) and BetMGM (+510), where the Buckeyes have been backed by 11.2% of the title money wagered.
Texas, after defeating Ohio State 24-23, took over the No. 1 spot in the Top 25 and is tied for the second-shortest title odds at BetMGM at +650 along with Notre Dame. That’s slightly ahead of Georgia (+680) and Miami (+800).
“Ohio State might have choked late against Texas but they are still the favorites to win the National Championship,” BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said. “Bettors aren’t worried either. The Buckeyes are the most-bet team to win the title since their collapse on Saturday and (wide receiver) Jeremiah Smith is the most-bet player to win the Heisman (Trophy) in that time.”
Defending national champion Indiana is being offered at +950, while Oregon dipped to +1800 after the Ducks were upset by Oklahoma State on Saturday.
CFP TITLE ODDS*
TEAM, OPENING ODDS, CURRENT
Ohio State, +600, +510
Notre Dame, +700, +650
Texas, +700, +650
Georgia, +900, +680
Miami, +2000, +800
Indiana, +800, +950
LSU, +1500, +1100
Oregon, +700, +1800
Texas Tech, +1500, +2400
Texas A&M, +1500, +2500
Ole Miss, +4000, +2700
Alabama, +1500, +2800
Southern California, +4000, +3000
Oklahoma, +3000, +4000
Tennessee, +5000, +5000
Penn State, +5000, +6000
*BetMGM