2025 CFP Championship odds: OSU, Texas remain favored after format change

At the conclusion of the 2024 college football season, Ohio State defeated Notre Dame in the CFP final, 34-23.

Now, it’s time to look ahead to next year. 

Let’s take a look ahead at the national title odds for the 2025 College Football Playoff at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 24.

CFP Championship Winner 2025-26

Ohio State: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Texas: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Georgia: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
Penn State: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Oregon: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)
Alabama: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Notre Dame: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Clemson: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
LSU: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Michigan: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)

Seeing any familiar programs?

Much like most years, the big dogs will enter next season favored to win it all, including Ohio State, which will look to defend its title.

Texas, Georgia and Penn State, three CFP teams from last year, follow closely behind.

There will also be some changes heading into the next College Football Playoff when it comes to seeding, potentially making the path smoother for some of those premiere programs.

In late May, the CFP committee approved a proposal in which the four highest-ranked teams would earn the top four seeds and a first-round bye, removing the previous conference champion requirement. The top five ranked conference champions will still earn playoff spots.

Last season, the top four seeds — Oregon, Georgia, Boise State and Arizona State — all received a bye and then lost in their quarterfinal matchups. Had the new format been in place, No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 Penn State would have been the top four seeds and had byes.

So, how have these changes affected the odds of winning the CFP title?

As stated earlier, Ohio State, Texas, Georgia and Penn State remain at the top of the oddsboard. However, Penn State jumped from +900 to +750 following the seeding change.

Notre Dame’s odds also shortened, moving from +1600 to +1200 post-seeding change. In addition, the Fighting Irish are now eligible for a first-round bye if they are ranked, which wasn’t previously possible due to their independent status. 

Clemson’s odds rose from +2000 to +1600 post-seeding change, while Tennessee experienced a significant drop from +2000 to +4000.

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