2024 College Football Playoff odds: Ohio State leads the pack

College Football

Updated Oct. 9, 2024 9:53 a.m. ET

The Ohio State has cruised to a 5-0 record and now has the best odds to make the 12-team playoff at -1600.

After the Buckeyes defeated Iowa 35-7, their odds shortened from -1000.

The Playoff is officially expanding to 12 teams this year, meaning an early-season loss or midseason conference loss might not torpedo a program’s chances of competing for a national title, like in years past.

That’s an important note, considering a few big-name programs have already suffered defeats.

Let’s check out the odds to make the 12-team Playoff at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Oct. 9.

BETTING FAVORITES TO MAKE 12-TEAM CFP PLAYOFF FIELD:

Ohio State: -1600 (bet $10 to win $10.63 total)

Texas: -1100 (bet $10 to win $10.91 total)

Oregon: -800 (bet $10 to win $11.25 total)

Alabama: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)

Georgia: -500 (bet $10 to win $10 to win $12 total)

Miami: -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)

Penn State: -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)

Ole Miss: -130 (bet $10 to win $17.69 total)

Notre Dame: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33)

Clemson: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)

Tennessee: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)

Boise State: +130 (bet $10 to win $23 total)

Texas A&M: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)

Iowa State: +170 (bet $10 to win $27 total)

SMU: +220 (bet $10 to win $32 total)

Kansas State: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)

LSU: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)

After Ohio State, Texas is next on the board at -1100.

The Longhorns’ odds in this spot have moved from -750. At 5-0, Texas is prepping for its next big test — an afternoon showdown with rival Oklahoma.

Rounding out the top three is Oregon at -800.

The Ducks are also undefeated. However, this week, they face off with the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes and only one team can escape unscathed.

Colin Cowherd predicts Tennessee to win the National Championship

Taking a tumble was Tennessee, moving to +110 from -310. The Vols’ 19-14 loss to Arkansas caused a shift in their chances at securing a spot in the postseason.

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