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2025-26 CFP National Championship Odds: Texas, Ohio State Share Top Spot as Co-Favorites
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- Track the CFP National Championship odds for every contending NCAA football program
- Texas and Ohio State enter the 2025-26 season as co-favorites in the national championship odds at +550
- The graphs below show the movement in the NCAAF Championship odds, starting the day after last season’s title game
This page tracks the 2025-26 college football national championship odds, distilling an average from the futures at major online sports betting sites.
The Texas Longhorns and defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes share the top spot as +550 co-favorites entering the new season. The Arch Manning era officially begins in Austin, while Ohio State looks to repeat behind new quarterback Julian Sayin.
The graphs below display the latest movement in the NCAAF Championship odds. Further below, find analysis on the top CFP contenders.
2026 National Championship Favorites
Odds to Win National Championship
Team
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Best Odds
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 TEX |
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+450 BET NOW | +500 BET NOW | +550 BET NOW | +475 BET NOW |
 OSU |
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+525 BET NOW | +500 BET NOW | +550 BET NOW | +500 BET NOW |
 PSU |
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+700 BET NOW | +700 BET NOW | +700 BET NOW | +600 BET NOW |
 UGA |
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+700 BET NOW | +700 BET NOW | +750 BET NOW | +700 BET NOW |
 BAMA |
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+1000 BET NOW | +1000 BET NOW | +1000 BET NOW | +1000 BET NOW |
 CLEM |
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+900 BET NOW | +1100 BET NOW | +1000 BET NOW | +900 BET NOW |
 ORE |
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+900 BET NOW | +800 BET NOW | +1300 BET NOW | +950 BET NOW |
 ND |
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+1200 BET NOW | +1400 BET NOW | +1200 BET NOW | +1200 BET NOW |
 LSU |
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+1400 BET NOW | +1800 BET NOW | +1400 BET NOW | +1200 BET NOW |
 MICH |
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+2500 BET NOW | +2800 BET NOW | +2800 BET NOW | +2200 BET NOW |
 FLA |
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+2500 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW |
 TAMU |
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+3000 BET NOW | +3500 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW | +3000 BET NOW |
 MIA |
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+3000 BET NOW | +3000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW | +3500 BET NOW |
 MISS |
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+2500 BET NOW | +2500 BET NOW | +5000 BET NOW | +2800 BET NOW |
 TENN |
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+4000 BET NOW | +3000 BET NOW | +6000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW |
 OKLA |
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+5000 BET NOW | +6500 BET NOW | +6000 BET NOW | +5500 BET NOW |
 SOU |
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+4000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW | +7000 BET NOW | +4000 BET NOW |
 AUB |
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+6600 BET NOW | +6500 BET NOW | +7000 BET NOW | +5500 BET NOW |
 TTU |
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+8000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +6500 BET NOW |
 ASU |
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+6600 BET NOW | +8000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +9000 BET NOW |
 USC |
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+10000 BET NOW | +8000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +7000 BET NOW |
 LOU |
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+8000 BET NOW | +7500 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +8000 BET NOW |
 IND |
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+10000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW |
 SMU |
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+8000 BET NOW | +6500 BET NOW | +11000 BET NOW | +7000 BET NOW |
 KSU |
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+12500 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +10000 BET NOW | +11000 BET NOW |
 UTAH |
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+12500 BET NOW | +12500 BET NOW | +11000 BET NOW | +11000 BET NOW |
 NEB |
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+10000 BET NOW | +12500 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW | +12000 BET NOW |
 MIZ |
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+12500 BET NOW | +12500 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW | +12000 BET NOW |
 GT |
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+12500 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW | +12500 BET NOW |
 ILL |
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- BET NOW | +12500 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW | +15000 BET NOW |
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- Aug. 5: Texas (+550) and Ohio State (+550) enter the 2025-26 season as co-favorites. Georgia (+700) and Penn State (+700) round out the top four. A massive $300,000 bet on Texas at +500 has made the Longhorns one of the biggest liabilities for sportsbooks.
- Jan. 21: Following their 34-23 championship victory over Notre Dame, Ohio State opens as a +450 favorite for 2025-26. Texas checks in at +500 with Arch Manning taking over at quarterback.
2026 CFP Championship Public Betting Splits
Stay tuned for 2025-26 college football public betting splits data for the upcoming season. Top sportsbooks will usually release this data in the weeks preceding Week 0.
2026 National Championship Favorites By Conference
Past College Football Championship Winners (CFP Era)
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Final Score |
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| 2024-25 | Ohio State | Notre Dame | 34-23 |
| 2023-24 | Michigan | Washington | 34-13 |
| 2022-23 | Georgia | TCU | 65-7 |
| 2021-22 | Georgia | Alabama | 33-18 |
| 2020-21 | Alabama | Ohio State | 52-24 |
| 2019-20 | LSU | Clemson | 42-25 |
| 2018-19 | Clemson | Alabama | 44-16 |
| 2017-18 | Alabama | Georgia | 26-23 |
| 2016-17 | Clemson | Alabama | 35-31 |
| 2015-16 | Alabama | Clemson | 45-40 |
| 2014-15 | Ohio State | Oregon | 42-20 |
Ohio State captured their second CFP title in 2024-25, becoming the first 8-seed to win the championship in the inaugural 12-team playoff format. The Buckeyes dominated throughout the playoff, winning all four games by double digits.
Georgia remains the only repeat winner of the College Football Championship in the CFP era (2021, 2022). Alabama still leads with three national championships since the College Football Playoff began.
College Football Playoff Appearances & Records
| Team | # of CFP Appearances | CFP Record | # of National Titles |
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| Alabama | 8 | 9-5 | 3 |
| Ohio State | 6 | 7-4 | 2 |
| Clemson | 7 | 6-5 | 2 |
| Georgia | 4 | 5-2 | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 0-4 | 0 |
| Notre Dame | 3 | 3-3 | 0 |
| Michigan | 3 | 2-2 | 1 |
| Oregon | 2 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Texas | 2 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Penn State | 2 | 2-2 | 0 |
| LSU | 1 | 2-0 | 1 |
| TCU | 1 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| SMU | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Boise State | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Arizona State | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Florida State | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Michigan State | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Washington | 2 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 0-1 | 0 |
Table updated through 2024-25 CFP.
The expanded 12-team playoff brought seven new programs to the CFP in its first year. Ohio State now has two national titles and trails only Alabama (3) for most championships in the CFP era.
No Independent or team from a Group 5 Conference has ever won a national championship in this time. Boise State became the second Group of 5 team to make the CFP, earning an automatic bid as Mountain West champion. See the current odds to make the College Football Playoff in our tracker.
Active College Coaches with National Championships
| Coach (Current Team) | Number of National Titles |
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| Dabo Swinney (Clemson) | 2 |
| Kirby Smart (Georgia) | 2 |
| Ryan Day (Ohio State) | 1 |
| Jimbo Fisher (Texas A&M) | 1 |
| Les Miles (Kansas) | 1 |
| Mack Brown (North Carolina) | 1 |
Ryan Day joined the national championship club with Ohio State’s 2024-25 title. Nick Saban’s retirement and Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL leaves just six active college football coaches with championship rings.
Dabo Swinney and Kirby Smart now share the lead among active coaches with two titles each. Day ended years of criticism by capturing his first championship in his sixth season at Ohio State.
College Football Championship Odds FAQ
Which teams are the favorites to win the CFP National Championship?
Texas and Ohio State are co-favorites at +550 to win the College Football National Championship, followed by Georgia and Penn State at +700.
Can I bet on College Football Championship odds?
Yes, the College Football National Championship odds are available to be wagered on. Our top recommended sportsbooks for betting CFP odds are Caesars, Bet365 and BetMGM
When is the 2025-26 College Football Playoff?
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff begins December 20th with four first-round games. The national title game is scheduled for Monday, January 19th, 2026.
Where is the 2026 CFP Championship game being played?
The 2026 CFP Championship game is being played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Who won the national championship last season?
Ohio State won the national championship last season, defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the first-ever 12-team playoff.
Archived NCAAF CFP National Championship Odds:
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
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