The point spread has never been a factor in the 15-game history – the favorite, in other words, has never won but not covered. The favorite has won and covered eight times; the dog has won and covered seven.
| 2013 | Alabama (-9.5) | Notre Dame | 42-14 | 40.5 | OVER | Miami |
| 2012 | Alabama (-2.5) | LSU | 21-0 | 41 | UNDER | New Orleans |
| 2011 | Auburn (+1) | Oregon | 22-19 | 73 | UNDER | Glendale |
| 2010 | Alabama (-3.5) | Texas | 37-21 | 44.5 | OVER | Pasadena |
| 2009 | Florida (-5.5) | Oklahoma | 24-14 | 69 | UNDER | Miami |
| 2008 | LSU (-4) | Ohio State | 38-24 | 46 | OVER | New Orleans |
| 2007 | Florida (+7) | Ohio State | 41-14 | 47 | OVER | Glendale |
| 2006 | Texas (+7) | USC | 41-38 | 69 | OVER | Pasadena |
| 2005 | USC (-3) | Oklahoma | 55-19 | 54 | OVER | Miami |
| 2004 | LSU (+6) | Oklahoma | 21-14 | 47 | UNDER | New Orleans |
| 2003 | Ohio State (+12) | Miami | 31-24 | 48 | OVER | Tempe |
| 2002 | Miami (-8.5) | Nebraska | 37-14 | 54 | UNDER | Pasadena |
| 2001 | Oklahoma (+11.5) | Florida State | 13-2 | 56 | UNDER | Miami |
| 2000 | Florida State (-6) | Virginia Tech | 46-29 | 49 | OVER | New Orleans |
| 1999 | Tennessee (+5.5) | Florida State | 23-16 | 41.5 | UNDER | Tempe |