The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, revealing a significant gap between the committee's selections and betting market expectations. No. 2 Georgia emerges as the top favorite at +350 odds, while No. 1 Miami sits third at +620 despite holding the top ranking. The most notable discrepancy involves Notre Dame, which holds the second-best championship odds at +550 despite being ranked No. 11. LSU (+810) and Alabama (11-1) also show notable gaps between their rankings and betting appeal. Reigning champion Indiana and Ohio State both sit at 10-1 odds.
Texas has dropped to +1050 after two losses, while Oregon has plummeted to 350-1 after three losses. Odds are provided by DraftKings and subject to change.
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