The 2025 college football season has finally arrived, so it’s time to dive into the National Championship odds.
This year, there are several contenders with no clear-cut favorite, making it an interesting season for college football wagers.
Below, I’ll assess the latest betting odds and make my 2025 CFP National Championship prediction.
CFP National Championship Odds 2025
College football odds used for these National Championship predictions are current as of Wednesday, Aug. 27, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Texas (+550)
- Ohio State (+600)
- Penn State (+700)
- Georgia (+750)
- Clemson (+900)
- Alabama (+1000)
- Notre Dame (+1100)
- Oregon (+1300)
- LSU (+1400)
- Michigan (+2800)
All other teams are listed at (+4000) odds or longer to win the 2025 National Championship.
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Who Will Win the 2025 College Football National Championship?
Texas (+550)
The Texas Longhorns enter the 2025 season as the preseason No. 1 team and a consensus national championship favorite, thanks in large part to the emergence of Arch Manning as the full-time starting quarterback.
Manning, already considered a top Heisman contender, brings elite pedigree, size, and skill to an offense loaded with playmakers.
This is a blue-chip quarterback with the ability to throw for 4,000 yards and make an impact on the ground.
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Coach Steve Sarkisian, coming off a College Football Playoff semifinal run in 2024, now has the quarterback to push Texas over the top.
Combined with multiple returning starters across offense, defense, and special teams, Texas has the balance and continuity to make a deep playoff run, so make the Longhorns one of your best college football bets today.
CFP National Championship Contenders
Ohio State (+600)
Ohio State enters the 2025 season riding the momentum of its 2024 national championship. Despite losing 14 players to the NFL, the Buckeyes have reloaded rather than rebuilt.
The team remains one of the preseason favorites in the Big Ten. At the heart of Ohio State’s roster is wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a generational talent who shattered FBS freshman receiving records in 2024. His electrifying play helped anchor a dominant postseason, earning him Offensive MVP honors in the Rose Bowl.
The Buckeyes also have a strong coaching staff, with head coach Ryan Day supported by Matt Patricia on defense and Brian Hartline on offense.
While it’s always tough for a team to repeat as national champions, the Buckeyes are in a strong position to get it done.
CFP National Championship Sleepers
LSU (+1400)
In Brian Kelly’s fourth year at LSU, the Tigers are going all in on a championship run. After a 9–4 season in 2024, LSU made major financial and roster investments, bringing in nearly 20 transfers and significantly boosting spending to upgrade talent.
At quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier provides proven continuity under center. He passed for over 4,000 yards last season, giving LSU an anchor for their explosive offense. Nussmeier is one of the favorites for the Heisman this year. The balance of experience and new talent sets the stage for a more complete team on both sides of the ball.
We’re getting good value at (+1400) odds, making LSU look like the best pick among sleepers for the 2025 National Championship.
Past CFP National Championship Winners
2025: Ohio State
2024: Michigan
2023: Georgia
2022: Georgia
2021: Alabama
2020: LSU
2019: Clemson
2018: Alabama
2017: Clemson
2016: Alabama
2015: Ohio State
