The college football season is fast approaching, and it’s time to look ahead to the 2024-25 season. Big coaching changes have caused major shifts in the betting odds for next season.
After Nick Saban’s retirement, Alabama’s odds have dropped from +550 to +1500, marking their lowest title futures since 2008. On the other hand, despite winning the championship last season, Michigan is not the favorite. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and key players like J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum have left for the NFL, causing their odds to move to +2800.
Looking at the current favorites for the College Football Playoff, Georgia leads the pack with odds of +300. The Bulldogs have been stacking their roster with top recruits, including former Florida running back Trevor Etienne. Ohio State follows with odds of +420, boosted by key players like JT Tuimoloau and TreVeyon Henderson deciding to stay in Columbus.
Oregon, with odds of +800, will be led by coach Dan Lanning, who turned down the Alabama job. The Ducks will have a strong QB room with transfers Dillon Gabriel and Dante Moore joining the team. Texas, with odds of +850, has a loaded quarterback room with Quinn Ewers returning and Arch Manning as his backup.
Alabama, with odds of +1500, has hired Kalen DeBoer as head coach and will rely on QB Jalen Milroe, who finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting. The Tide face a tough schedule with five top-20 opponents, but four of them will play in Tuscaloosa.
With the CFP expanding to 12 teams next season, the competition will be fierce. If you’re thinking about placing bets on next season’s games, experts like Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Jason McIntyre have already identified some early favorites. Stay tuned to FOX Sports for the latest college football news and updates.