Ohio State and Notre Dame Lead 2026 College Football Championship Odds

As college football season approaches, Ohio State and Notre Dame are currently favored to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, both with odds of +600, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Ohio State, which won the national championship in 2024, returns quarterback Julian Sayin and standout receiver Jeremiah Smith. Notre Dame, last left out of the playoff in 2025, aims for its first championship since 1988 with Heisman hopeful CJ Carr leading the team.

Other contenders include Texas and Oregon at +750, while Miami follows closely at +1000. Indiana, the defending champions, are listed at +900, looking to repeat their success from the previous season.