The Michigan Wolverines just triumphed over the Washington Huskies to clinch their first national championship since 1997, but some have already turned their eyes toward the next big event: the 2024-25 College Football National Championship odds.
BetMGM, a leading name in sports betting, has already released the odds for the upcoming championship, drawing significant attention from bettors, with one team, in particular, becoming a trendy betting choice.
College Football National Championship Odds 2024-25
The following list represents the top teams by odds to win the 2024-25 National Championship.
- Georgia (+350)
- Alabama (+550)
- Ohio State (+800)
- Michigan (+900)
- Texas (+900)
- Oregon (+1000)
- Mississippi (+1100)
- LSU (+1600)
- Clemson (+2000)
- Florida State (+2000)
- Notre Dame (+2500)
- Penn State (+2500)
Odds via BetMGM are current as of Tuesday, Jan. 9.
A Surge of Support for Notre Dame
BetMGM has reported a staggering 48.7% of all bets placed on the Irish to clinch the 2024-25 national championship. This is followed by Georgia with 15.6% and Alabama with 10.2% of the money. The question arises: Is this surge in bets a result of fan enthusiasm or does it indicate a savvy betting choice?
Notre Dame, finishing last season with a strong 10-3 record, including a dominant 40-8 victory over Oregon State in the Sun Bowl, has certainly made its case. The team’s prospects are further bolstered by the transfer of a former Duke standout quarterback to lead Notre Dame in the upcoming season.
Breaking Down The Schedule
However, the road to glory is not without its hurdles. Notre Dame’s season opener is a challenging away game against Texas A&M on August 31. Other significant challenges include games against Louisville on September 28, Florida State on November 9, and a season finale at USC on November 30.
Despite these tough matchups, Notre Dame is projected to be favored in their remaining seven games, hinting at a strong possibility for the Irish to make a significant impact in the season. With the other names on the aforementioned odds list dealing with increased competition due to conference realignment, the Irish have an easier than relative schedule to make a run.
Here’s Notre Dame’s schedule in 2024:
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 31 | at Texas A&M Aggies |
| Sat, Sep 7 | NIU Huskies |
| Sat, Sep 14 | at Purdue Boilermakers |
| Sat, Sep 21 | Miami (Ohio) RedHawks |
| Sat, Sep 28 | Louisville Cardinals |
| Sat, Oct 12 | Stanford Cardinal |
| Sat, Oct 19 | at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
| Sat, Oct 26 | vs Navy Midshipmen |
| Sat, Nov 9 | Florida State Seminoles |
| Sat, Nov 16 | Virginia Cavaliers |
| Sat, Nov 30 | at USC Trojans |
In conclusion, the College Football National Championship odds for 2024-25 present an intriguing picture, with Notre Dame emerging as a surprising favorite among bettors. Whether this is a testament to the team’s strength or a reflection of its passionate fanbase remains to be seen. What’s certain is that the upcoming season is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in the storied history of college football.