The 2024 season may have just wrapped up with Ohio State claiming the national title, but eyes are already turning to the 2025 season and the next College Football Playoff National Championship. As the buzz builds, betting odds show clear frontrunners for next year’s crown.
Leading the charge is Texas at +450. Despite losing quarterback Quinn Ewers to the NFL, the Longhorns are poised for greatness with the highly anticipated Arch Manning stepping in to elevate the team.
Right behind Texas, Ohio State and Georgia are tied at +600. Ohio State, fresh off their national title, faces significant departures, including QB Will Howard. But with Julian Sayin potentially taking over and star receiver Jeremiah Smith returning, optimism remains high. Meanwhile, Georgia remains a formidable powerhouse, although the once-dominant SEC seems to be evening out. Alabama, Tennessee, and LSU, sitting at 13/1, 16/1, and 18/1 respectively, still have the talent to make waves, but the competition is fierce.
Oregon and Penn State, both at +750, complete the top-tier contenders. The Ducks continue to rise under Dan Lanning, and Penn State’s Drew Allar looks to bounce back after a rocky College Football Playoff performance.
For those seeking a bit of excitement with potential value bets, Clemson at 20/1 and Notre Dame at 15/1 could surprise. Notre Dame, fresh off a national championship run, will bring back star Jeremiyah Love for another season, while Clemson returns nearly everyone from last year and bolstered its roster with key transfer portal additions.
While teams like USC (75/1) and Michigan (40/1) may be longshots, they’re not to be counted out—anything can happen in college football.
With so many talented teams on the horizon, next season’s race to the national championship is shaping up to be unforgettable.
