Some of the favorites to make the CFP are locks at this point, but are there any surprising odds and betting opportunities after the latest CFP rankings release?
The latest College Football Playoff rankings have made things interesting entering Week 13. As teams jockey for position in the final weeks of the season, we've seen dramatic swings in both rankings and odds. From BYU's surprising tumble to Tennessee's precarious position -- and the wide-open race for the Big 12 championship -- this week's movements offer a fascinating glimpse into the volatile nature of college football's postseason picture.
Ultimately, there's limited value on either side of the playoff odds. For those favoring BYU, backing it at +125 to beat Arizona State might be more appealing. Caution is advised given the teams' opposing trajectories. The safer approach might be to avoid these bets altogether and wait for clearer value opportunities to emerge.Tennessee's 31-17 loss to Georgia impacted its standing.
The +105 odds for Tennessee to miss the playoff could present better value. This bet aligns more closely with Tennessee's current ranking and the committee's perspective. The significant shift in odds from last week underscores the increased uncertainty surrounding Tennessee's playoff chances.It would take some key losses from top contenders, but there's a path for Arizona State to win the Big 12.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CFP Chairman Expresses Why Ohio State Buckeyes Earned No. 2 Spot In CFP RankingsA current College Football Playoff Chairman explained why the Ohio State Buckeyes earned the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings.
Read more »
Look Up: The Scariest Part When We See the Big, Big, Big PictureBill McKibben is the Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College and co-founder of 350.org and ThirdAct.org. His most recent book is 'Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?.
Read more »
Big 12’s promised depth on display, but parity could hurt conference in CFP rankingsAt Big 12 football media day in Las Vegas in July, commissioner Brett Yormark said he felt the conference was the deepest in the country. Heading into the stretch run of the season, the Big 12 may …
Read more »
College football national championship odds, pick: Big Ten poised to win CFPA plausible scenario exists in which the Big Ten finishes with four teams in the CFP committee’s top eight.
Read more »
Russell Davis Rewarded by Big Ten for Big Night Against UCLAPlaying in his third Husky game, he collected 3 sacks in the 31-19 victory over the Bruins.
Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers' defense could get big boost with return of big-bodied cornerbackPittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cory Trice has a chance to return this week against the Browns.
Read more »