The 2024 college football season came to a close Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Ohio State defeating Notre Dame for its first national championship in a decade.
So: Who is going to win it all this time next January?
In the seconds following their ninth national championship victory, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes were picked by oddsmakers, including BetMGM, to repeat as national champions.
As was the case this season, the Buckeyes are expected to have one of the top rosters in the country next year, highlighted by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The 6-foot-3 wideout, who is not eligible for the NFL draft for two more years, finished with five catches for 88 yards and a touchdown in Ohio State’s win Monday.
Behind the Buckeyes are two SEC powerhouses Texas and Georgia. The Longhorns finished 13-3 overall in 2024 and made it to the Cotton Bowl, where they lost to Ohio State. After earning one of the four first-round byes, the Bulldogs saw an early exit from the CFP after losing to Notre Dame in the CFP Sugar Bowl quarterfinal.
Texas and Georgia will also enter the 2025 season with new quarterbacks in Arch Manning and Gunner Stockton.
Here’s what you need to know on who is favored to win the national championship in the 2025 college football season:
College football 2025 national championship odds
Behind Ohio State is Texas and Georgia, who are tied for the second-best odds on BetMGM, at +650.
Rounding out the top five is Oregon in fourth place and Penn State in fifth at +700 and +800 odds, respectively. Penn State has already received announcements from several members of its roster that they will be returning for next season, including running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and quarterback Drew Allar.
After finishing as runner-up this season, Notre Dame has the seventh best odds on BetMGM, at +2500, to win it all next year.
Here’s who has the top-15 best odds, including ties, to win the national championship heading into the 2025 college football season:
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Jan. 21
1. Ohio State (+450)
T-2. Texas (+650)
T-2. Georgia (+650)
4. Oregon (+700)
5. Penn State (+850)
6. Alabama (+1600)
7. Notre Dame (+2500)
T-8. Tennessee (+2000)
T-8. Clemson (+2000)
T-8. LSU (+2000)
11.Ole Miss (+2500)
12. Texas A&M (+3000)
T-13. Miami (+4000)
T-13. South Carolina (+4000)
T-13. Michigan (+4000)
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