College Football Playoff Odds 2025-26: Notre Dame Biggest Favorite Left Ahead of CFP Reveal
Following a conference championship weekend full of upsets, and ahead of the official 12-team CFP bracket reveal today, Notre Dame leads the College Football Playoff odds.
With the vast majority of top teams already having their odds pulled from the CFP oddsboard, the Fighting Irish are the biggest favorite left, with -1000 odds to make the College Football Playoff. The only other teams left on the board are Alabama (-280), Miami (+155), and Duke (+1900).
It's expected that the CFP committee will choose between Notre Dame, Alabama, and Miami for two spots, and choose between Duke (ACC Champion) and James Madison (Sun Belt Champion) for the fifth automatic qualifier.
The final CFP bracket reveal will be on Selection Sunday (Sunday, Dec. 7) at noon ET on ESPN.
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🧩 College Football Playoff bracket projection
CFP bracket based on the selection committee's rankings following Week 13. Click to download the projected College Football Playoff bracket.
📈 College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings from the selection committee, following Week 14, teams in the CFP bracket are bolded.
| Rank | Team (record) | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State (12-0) | Big Ten |
| 2 | Indiana (12-0) | Big Ten |
| 3 | Georgia (11-1) | SEC |
| 4 | Texas Tech (11-1) | Big 12 |
| 5 | Oregon (11-1) | Big Ten |
| 6 | Ole Miss (11-1) | SEC |
| 7 | Texas A&M (11-1) | SEC |
| 8 | Oklahoma (10-2) | SEC |
| 9 | Alabama (10-2) | SEC |
| 10 | Notre Dame (10-2) | Independent |
| 11 | BYU (11-1) | Big 12 |
| 12 | Miami (10-2) | ACC |
| 13 | Texas (9-3) | SEC |
| 14 | Vanderbilt (10-2) | SEC |
| 15 | Utah (10-2) | Big 12 |
| 16 | USC (8-3) | Big Ten |
| 17 | Virginia (10-2) | ACC |
| 18 | Arizona (9-3) | Big 12 |
| 19 | Michigan (9-3) | Big Ten |
| 20 | Tulane (10-2) | American Conference |
| 21 | Houston (9-3) | Big 12 |
| 22 | Georgia Tech (9-3) | ACC |
| 23 | Iowa (8-4) | Big Ten |
| 24 | North Texas (11-1) | American Conference |
| 25 | James Madison (11-1) | Sun Belt |
🗓️ College Football Playoff key dates
| Round | Date (time) | Location | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Friday, Dec. 19 (8 p.m. ET) | TBD (campus site) | ABC/ESPN |
| First round | Saturday, Dec. 20 (noon ET) | TBD (campus site) | ABC/ESPN |
| First round | Saturday, Dec. 20 (3:30 p.m. ET) | TBD (campus site) | TNT/truTV/HBO |
| First round | Saturday, Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m. ET) | TBD (campus site) | TNT/truTV/HBO |
| Quarterfinal | Wednesday, Dec. 31 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Cotton Bowl (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas) | ESPN |
| Quarterfinal | Thursday, Jan. 1 (noon ET) | Orange Bowl (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.) | ESPN |
| Quarterfinal | Thursday, Jan. 1 (4 p.m. ET) | Rose Bowl Game (Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.) | ESPN |
| Quarterfinal | Thursday, Jan. 1 (8 p.m. ET) | Sugar Bowl (Caesars Superdome in New Orleans) | ESPN |
| Semifinal | Thursday, Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Fiesta Bowl (State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.) | ESPN |
| Semifinal | Friday, Jan. 9 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Peach Bowl (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta) | ESPN |
| CFP National Championship | Monday, Jan. 19 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.) | ESPN |
🔢 College Football Playoff opening odds
Odds via FanDuel.
- Ohio State (-325)
- Texas (-300)
- Oregon (-260)
- Georgia (-250)
- Penn State (-235)
- Alabama (-150)
- Notre Dame (-150)
- Clemson (-128)
- LSU (+136)
- Ole Miss (+142)
- Boise State (+194)
- Miami (+210)
- Michigan (+220)
- Tennessee (+225)
- Texas A&M (+245)
- Louisville (+350)
- SMU (+370)
- Auburn (+390)
- South Carolina (+410)
- Florida (+430)
- Arizona State (+440)
- Kansas State (+470)
- Texas Tech (+490)
- Oklahoma (+540)
- Baylor (+570)
- Missouri (+590)
- USC (+590)
- Utah (+590)
- Indiana (+630)
📋 Last year's College Football Playoff seeding
Seeding via the final College Football Playoff rankings.
| Seed | Team | Record | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 13-0 | Big Ten Champion |
| 2 | Georgia | 11-2 | SEC Champion |
| 3 | Boise State | 12-1 | MWC Champion |
| 4 | Arizona State | 11-2 | Big 12 Champion |
| 5 | Texas | 11-2 | At-large |
| 6 | Penn State | 11-2 | At-large |
| 7 | Notre Dame | 11-1 | At-large |
| 8 | Ohio State | 10-2 | At-large |
| 9 | Tennessee | 10-2 | At-large |
| 10 | Indiana | 11-1 | At-large |
| 11 | SMU | 11-2 | At-large |
| 12 | Clemson | 10-3 | ACC Champion |
❓ College Football Playoff FAQs
Who are the College Football Playoff favorites?
With the majority of top teams having their odds pulled, Notre Dame (-1000), Alabama (-280), and Miami (+155) are the biggest College Football Playoff odds favorites left. Those three teams are competing for two CFP spots, with Notre Dame's odds implying a 90.91% probability it will get one of them.
Who is the CFP national championship favorite?
Ohio State is the favorite to win the college football national championship for the 2025-26 season. The Buckeyes' odds (+240) imply a 29.41% probability that they'll repeat as champions, according to our odds calculator.
How many teams make the College Football Playoff?
The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams last season, with the top five ranked conference champions automatically qualifying for the CFP. The College Football Playoff selection committee decides the remaining seven at-large bids.
The four highest-ranked teams will receive a first-round bye in the playoff, with the CFP switching to straight seeding this year.
What teams are in the College Football Playoff rankings?
The College Football Playoff selection committee will reveal the official 12-team field today at noon ET on ESPN.
When are the College Football Playoff rankings revealed?
The final College Football Playoff rankings and CFP bracket will be revealed on selection day (Sunday, Dec. 7) at noon ET (ESPN).
When does the College Football Playoff start?
The 2025-2026 College Football Playoff begins Friday, Dec. 19, with the first of four first-round games; the other three will be played Saturday, Dec. 20. The quarterfinal games will then be played on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1.
The semifinal games will be Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9, with the championship game slated for Monday, Jan. 19, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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