The wait is finally over, as the 12-team college football playoffs are set to begin this weekend with four first-round games. The selection committee has awarded Georgia, Boise State, Oregon, and Arizona State a bye week.
Below, we will discuss in further detail how the new playoff system will unfold and how you can bet on the competitions every step of the way.
Betting On The College Football Playoffs
USA online sportsbooks offer odds for each game in the playoffs and college football future odds. Betting on the College Football Playoffs combines strategy, statistics, and anticipation. With the best teams in the nation competing, bettors analyze key factors such as team rankings, player performances, and coaching strategies to make informed decisions.
Popular betting options include moneylines, point spreads, and over/under totals, with prop bets adding an extra layer of excitement. Understanding trends, injuries, and head-to-head matchups can provide a statistical edge.
Below are some of the game line odds for the first round of the playoffs from Bovada’s online sportsbook.
Indiana (#10) vs. Notre Dame (#7)
- Spread: +7.0 (-105), -7.0 (-115)
- Win: +235, -285
- Total: O52.0 (-110), U52.0 (-110)
SMU (#11) vs. Penn State (#6)
- Spread: +8.5 (-110), -8.5 (-110)
- Win: +275, -350
- Total: O54.0 (-110), U54.0 (-110)
Clemson (#12) vs. Texas (#5)
- Spread: +12.0 (-110), -12.0 (-110)
- Win: +345, -470
- Total: O51.5 (-110), U51.5 (-110)
Tennessee (#9) vs. Ohio State (#8)
- Spread: +7.5 (-115), -7.5 (-105)
- Win: +240, -290
- Total: O46.0 (-110), U46.0 (-110)
Mobile Football Betting
USA players can also wager online with mobile sportsbooks that are authorized to accept US players. Mobile betting sites are optimized for Apple, Android, and Windows devices and often require no additional downloads. Mobile betting is ideal for many players, giving them the freedom to wager at their leisure without having to travel to a domestic sportsbook or casino.
2024-25 College Football Playoffs Schedule
First round (Dec. 20-21)
Friday, Dec. 20: No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame (8 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State (12 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas (4 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State (8 p.m.)
Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)
Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State/No. 11 SMU winner | (7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, Dec. 31
Peach Bowl: No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 5 Texas/No. 12 Clemson winner | (1 p.m.) Wednesday, Jan. 1
Rose Bowl: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State/No. 9 Tennessee winner | (5 p.m.) Wednesday, Jan. 1
Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame/No. 10 Indiana winner | (8:45 p.m.) Wednesday, Jan. 1
Semifinals (Jan. 9-10)
Orange Bowl: (7:30 p.m.) Thursday, Jan. 9
Cotton Bowl: (7:30 p.m.) Friday, Jan. 10
CFP National Championship
(7:30 p.m.) Monday, Jan. 20
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia