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- Georgia (-110) is the favorite to win the National Championship after Week 11
- Led by Heisman frontrunner CJ Stroud, Ohio State (+250) is viewed as the Bulldogs’ main competition
- TCU (+1800), Tennessee (+1800), USC (+2000) and LSU (+4000) are among the programs competing for the final spot in the four-team college football playoff
With only three weeks left in the college football season, the battle to get in the four-team CFP tournament is heating up. Which two teams will join Georgia and Ohio State in the playoffs and compete for the national title?
Before we check the latest odds and make our picks, check out the current NCAAF betting opportunities and our guide to betting on the 2022 NCAAF National Championship.
2023 National Championship
| Team |  |
| Georgia | -110 |
| Ohio State | +250 |
| Michigan | +700 |
| TCU | +1800 |
| Tennessee | +1800 |
| USC | +2000 |
| Clemson | +4000 |
| LSU | +4000 |
| North Carolina | +5000 |
Bullish on the Bulldogs
Georgia (-110) clinched the SEC East title on Saturday. Stetson Barrett passed for 289 yards an accounted for four total TDs in a 45-19 win over Mississippi State. The No. 1 Bulldogs are guaranteed a spot in the college football playoffs and will face LSU in the SEC championship game in Atlanta on Dec. 3.
Ohio State (+250) is viewed as the only other plausible national title contender. The Buckeyes rolled over Indiana 56-14 with Heisman frontrunner CJ Stroud throwing for 297 yards and five touchdowns. Ryan Day’s club has tallied at least 45 points in six straight home games.
With 5 pass TDs today, @CJ7STROUD became the first QB in @bigten history to throw 30 Pass TDs in consecutive seasons 🎯🌰 pic.twitter.com/oRyiNaGVKI
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 12, 2022
What about the Wolverines?
Michigan (+700) defeated Nebraska 34-3 on Saturday. They moved to 10-0 on the campaign thanks to running back Blake Corum, who has at least one touchdown in all ten victories.
The Wolverines ended an eight-game losing streak to the Buckeyes in 2021 with a 42-27 win. After a winnable game against Illinois on Saturday, Jim Harbaugh’s team will face their Big Ten rivals on Thanksgiving Day weekend with a chance to secure their second-straight berth in the CFP.
The fight for the 4th seed
TCU (+1800) remained unbeaten with an upset 17-10 win over Texas on Saturday, holding the Longhorns to just 199 yards of offense. While everyone knows the Horned Frogs would get blown out in the CFP semi-final, it might be difficult for the committee to keep them out of the tournament if they remain undefeated.
Tennessee (+1800) rebounded from a dispiriting loss to Georgia last week, blasting Missouri 66-24. Putting up over 400 yards of total offense and four TDs, Hendon Hooker may have revived his Heisman hopes as well as the Volunteers’ national title chances.
Hendon Hooker, a conductor on and off the field 🎶
(via @Vol_Football) pic.twitter.com/XPnSWlGeNU
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 14, 2022
USC (+2000) and LSU (+4000) both have paths towards the playoffs. Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams threw for three TDs and rushed for two scores in a 55-17 blowout of California. If they can run the table against No. 16 UCLA, No. 18 Notre Dame and (possibly) Oregon in the Pac-12 title game, Lincoln Riley’s one-loss club would likely earn a spot in the CFP.
The Tigers’ have a slightly tougher road. Brian Kelly’s team would need to defeat No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game to make the playoffs and compete for the National Championship.
Best Bet
Kirby Smart’s program has stolen the baton from Nick Saban in the SEC. While the race for the four-team CFP tournament couldn’t be more exciting, it’s hard to see any school toppling the defending national champions on college football’s biggest stage.
Best bet: Georgia (-110)
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