Latest CFP National Championship Odds: Favorites & Contenders at Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook has released its odds for the CFP National Championship ahead of the 2026 college football season, with the nation's top programs set to battle for college football's ultimate team prize.
Defending national champion programs and perennial contenders are among the early favorites, as teams across the country look to lift the national championship trophy at the end of the season.
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Latest CFP National Championship Odds
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish +550
- Ohio State Buckeyes +600
- Texas Longhorns +650
- Oregon Ducks +750
- Georgia Bulldogs +850
- Indiana Hoosiers +900
- Miami Florida Hurricanes +1000
- LSU Tigers +2000
- Texas Tech Red Raiders +2200
- Texas A&M Aggies +2500
The above odds are correct at the time of writing, see below for live odds
2026 CFP National Championship Favorites
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the preseason favorites to win the 2026 championship at Fanatics Sportsbook, despite never having won the CFP National Championship.
Next on the board is the Ohio State Buckeyes, who won the championship in 2024. The Texas Longhorns, Oregon Ducks, and Georgia Bulldogs are among the preseason favorites, too. Oregon won consecutive CFP National Championships in 2021 and 2022.
What is the CFP National Championship?
The College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship is the annual game that determines the national champion of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football. It is the culmination of the College Football Playoff, where the nation's top teams compete for the sport's most prestigious team title.
The tournament features a 12-team bracket and the five highest-ranked conference champions earn an automatic spot. The next seven highest-ranked teams secure at-large selections, while the four highest-ranked conference champions receive a first-round bye.
Recent CFP National Championship Winners
Here is a list of the previous five CFP National Championship winners:
Season | Winners |
|---|---|
2025 | Indiana Hoosiers |
2024 | Ohio State Buckeyes |
2023 | Michigan Wolverines |
2022 | Georgia Bulldogs |
2021 | Georgia Bulldogs |
CFP National Championship Betting FAQs
What are CFP National Championship odds?
CFP National Championship odds are futures sports betting odds that indicate each team's chances of winning the CFP National Championship. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering 2026 CFP National Championship odds, with odds updating after each game throughout the college football season.
Why do CFP National Championship odds change?
CFP National Championship odds change during the college football season based on team performance, injuries, and betting action.
When is the best time to bet on the CFP National Championship winners?
There is no definitive best time to bet on the CFP National Championship winners, as both preseason wagering and waiting until the regular season begins have advantages and disadvantages. Betting on CFP National Championship odds early can provide more value, but waiting until the season begins allows bettors to gather more information and make more informed betting decisions.