After a chaotic week of college football, the national championship odds have shifted significantly. Ohio State remains the favorite, which isn't surprising after beating Indiana last week.
Georgia has moved back into second place, with Notre Dame third despite its loss to BYU. Miami remains in fourth despite moving into the No. 1 spot in the AP poll. Alabama is even in the picture with back-to-back conference losses. Texas is still considered a contender after back-to-back losses to Arch Manning turnovers.
Another notable point about the odds is who isn't in the top eight. Ole Miss dropped out of the top eight despite a convincing win over Missouri, while BYU, who had the week's most impressive win, is still considered a longshot.
Here is where
the title contenders stand courtesy of FanDuel after seven weeks.
Ohio State (+430)
Ohio State was one of two top-seven teams to win this weekend, and they should have lost because Nick Marsh's foot should have come down in bounds. Still, with Jeremiah Smith, it is hard not to believe they will be a contender. The biggest concern for the Buckeyes' chances is Julian Sayin's injury, which Ryan Day says will keep him out several weeks. If the Buckeyes cannot compete without their star quarterback, the conversation opens up on who the new favorite will be.
Georgia (+500)
After their impressive win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Georgia fell the next week to Auburn in a stunner. Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, which is highly uncharacteristic for the Bulldogs. This is most likely a fluke and not a sign of anything serious. But if this becomes a recurring problem, then Georgia will not be the National Champion this year.
Notre Dame (+550)
BYU had the win of the year against Notre Dame, but it was not without controversy. Could the Fighting Irish have won? Maybe they should have received one more chance. They certainly have the talent to win it all, and their game against Miami will be fascinating to watch. Notre Dame can win, but they need to avoid critical mistakes like their botched spike right before halftime.
Miami (Florida) (+650)
If not for a bogus holding call against Florida State, Miami may also have been a victim of Week 7's chaos. But the Hurricanes ultimately won to remain undefeated. They should have no problem making the playoffs since no other team in the ACC seems capable of winning the conference.
Indiana (+850)
In the Big Ten, if Ohio State isn't going to win the conference, Indiana looks like the next team up. The Hoosiers should have won this game, and their defense is elite, especially since they held Jeremiah Smith to just 68 yards. Even though they are no longer undefeated, Indiana can still win the National Championship.
Alabama (+1100)
With two SEC losses, it seems like a long shot that Alabama will win the National Championship. Alabama's quarterback, Keelon Russell, threw two interceptions and now has four picks on the year. While they may have an elite team, they do not have a championship-caliber roster.
LSU (+1600)
LSU is another team with two conference losses. They shut out Mississippi State, but lost to Kentucky the week before. The Tigers defeated Texas A&M, but also lost to Ole Miss. They have been rather inconsistent so far, and if they cannot win out for the rest of the regular season, they will not make the SEC Championship game. Too many losses could make them a long shot to even make the playoffs, let alone win the National Championship game.
Texas (+1600)
Texas is not winning the National Championship. Arch Manning isn't the quarterback who will win a championship. He is the reason Texas has two losses: an interception against Oklahoma and a fumble against Florida.
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