The Ohio State Buckeyes punctuated their spectacular 2024 season with a convincing win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football National Championship. Minutes after their win, the 2025-2026 national title odds were released. Guess what? The Buckeyes are the overall favorite to win it all.
Ohio State National Championship Odds for 2025-26 Season Released
Oddsmakers posted their early betting odds for the next national championship winner. Unsurprisingly, the Buckeyes topped the list.
While the line has bounced around between +425 and +475, it finally settled at +450.
Two SEC powerhouses aren’t too far behind Ohio State. The Texas Longhorns made it to the Cotton Bowl with a 13-3 record but lost to the Buckeyes, while the Georgia Bulldogs fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Georgia and Texas will enter the 2025 season with new quarterbacks.
Ohio State tops the list in the BetMGM odds for next year’s national championship winner. Texas and Georgia tie for the second spot with +650 odds.
The other picks in the top five spots include the Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions in the fourth and fifth spots with +700 and +800 odds, respectively. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are among the several members who announced their return for next season, leading to fifth place +850 odds.
The top 15 best odds from BetMGM are:
1. Ohio State (+450)
T-2. Texas (+650)
T-2. Georgia (+650)
4. Oregon (+700)
5. Penn State (+850)
6. Alabama (+1600)
7. Notre Dame (+2500)
T-8. Tennessee (+2000)
T-8. Clemson (+2000)
T-8. LSU (+2000)
11. Ole Miss (+2500)
12. Texas A&M (+3000)
T-13. Miami (+4000)
T-13. South Carolina (+4000)
T-13. Michigan (+4000)
Why Is Ohio State the Favorite?
Many top Buckeyes players announced their return to Columbus because they believed they could repeat as national champions. Still, 10-15 Ohio State players are expected to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft. Regardless, the Buckeyes are attempting a “reload” instead of a traditional rebuild.
One of the biggest highlights for next season will be redshirt quarterback Julian Sayin, who transferred from the Alabama Crimson Tide last summer. Another notable name is WR Carnell Tate, who had an impressive outing in the semifinal against Texas.
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Head coach Ryan Day always showcases his ability to recruit raw talent and develop them into top performers. Under his instrumental leadership, the Buckeyes have retaken their spot as a powerhouse in college football.
Ohio State’s dominance in the College Football Playoff could just be the start of Day’s dynasty. The return of exceptional players to the roster makes them one of the top contenders to raise the trophy next season.
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