College Football National Championship Odds: Who Will Win?

College Football Championship Odds 2026-27: Odds to Win National Championship Game

Ohio State celebrates their win in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship

Key Takeaways:

College football championship odds for 2025-26 favor Ohio State at +700 odds from ESPN BET.

The Ohio State Buckeyes share the best odds with the Indiana Hoosiers.

The Buckeyes won the 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship, beating Notre Dame 34-23.

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the CFP Championship in 2025. But they fell short afterward, falling in the Quarterfinals. Now, they will prepare to try and win it in 2026.

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Latest College Football National Championship Odds for 2025-26

Below are the teams with the best odds to win the 2025-26 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Team	Odds
Indiana Hoosiers	+700 (12.5% chance)
Ohio State Buckeyes	+700 (12.5% chance)
Texas Longhorns	+750 (11.8% chance)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish	+750 (11.8% chance)
Oregon Ducks	+850 (10.5% chance)
Georgia Bulldogs	+1000 (9.09% chance)
LSU Tigers	+1200 (7.69% chance)
Texas Tech Red Raiders	+1500 (6.25% chance)
Texas A&M Aggies	+1800 (5.26% chance)
Alabama Crimson Tide	+2000 (4.76% chance)

*Odds courtesy of ESPN BET Ohio

Who Is Favored to Win the National Championship Game in 2026-27?

Indiana and Ohio State currently have the same odds (+700) to win the National Championship. Like every year, the annual matchup between Ohio State vs. Michigan should be a big deciding factor in which teams make the College Football Playoff.

Who Are the Sleepers to Win the National Championship Game?

Bettors may look toward squads like the Alabama Crimson Tide (+2000) as a sleeper to win the National Championship Game. Remember, 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff in 2025-26, the second year of the playoff expansion.

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How to Watch the College Football Playoff National Championship

The 2026-27 College Football Playoff National Championship will be played on Monday, Jan. 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN, with kickoff expected to be around 7:30 p.m. ET.

Will Ohio State Win the 2026-27 National Championship?

Ohio State not only made the College Football Playoff last season, but fell short against the Miami Hurricanes. The Buckeyes are one of six teams that have won a College Football Playoff National Championship (2014-15 season & 2024-25).

Who Will Win the National Championship in 2026-27?

Ohio State and Indiana both share the same odds (+700) to win the National Championship.

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Sportsbooks Available To Bet on College Football Championship Odds

You can bet on college football championship odds at most major sportsbooks, including BetMGM Ohio, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Betway. It is legal to bet on college football in the state of Ohio, though bettors must be at least 21 years of age to place bets.

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Betting on the College Football National Championships in Ohio

Betting on college football in Ohio is legal. You will find an assortment of betting options at each of the licensed Ohio sportsbooks. Odds may vary slightly depending on the operator so search around to get the best bang for your buck.

Many operators will feature special Ohio betting promotions on college football, as well as the NFL and other sports markets. Be sure to bookmark this site for the latest offers and updates.

Legal Age Requirements to Bet on College Football in Ohio

Under Ohio law, you must be at least 21 years of age to bet on college football in the state. You must also be physically present in the Buckeye State and have a valid Social Security number.

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College Football Championship Odds FAQs

Ohio State and Indiana are both the current favorite to win the 2-26–27 College Football Playoff National Championship, with +700 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Buckeyes share the top spot with the Indiana Hoosiers, with Texas right behind them.

Ohio State currently has +700 odds to win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2026-27. Those are the shortest odds, along with the Indiana Hoosiers. Ohio State won the College Football Playoff Championship game in 2024-25 after defeating Notre Dame.

The Indiana Hoosiers won the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship after they defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27–21.

Michigan won the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023-24. The Wolverines beat the Washington Huskies 34-13 and hoisted the trophy for their first time since 1997, also marking the last season for Jim Harbaugh as Michigan's coach.

Alabama has won the most National Championship titles with 14 wins in the modern era (since 1936, the first year of the AP Top 25 poll). Alabama has six more National Championship titles than any other college football team in the modern era; Notre Dame has the second most titles with eight.

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