Updated College Football Playoff Odds Ahead of Week 8
cameron ohnysty
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Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Texas A&M has reached the halfway point of the 2024 season, sitting at 5-1 and 3-0 in SEC play after resting during the first two bye weeks this season. Next, the Aggies will travel to Starkville (MS) to face last-place Mississippi State in a game that head coach Mike Elko knows will be much tougher than what the Bulldog's dismal record shows.
If the Aggies can get past Mississippi State, the 8th-ranked LSU Tigers await a showdown inside what should be a packed Kyle Field with plenty of College Football Playoff implications on the line. This week, the first Playoff projections using the updated AP Poll rankings showed the Aggies still on the outside looking in. Still, with five winnable games before facing Texas remaining, you can't say Elko's team isn't provided ample opportunity to pad their resume.
This Saturday, the Week 8 slate is once again loaded with critical matchups, including the 5th-ranked Georiga traveling to face No. 1-ranked Texas. In contrast, LSU will travel to Fayetteville, facing a tough Arkansas team coming off a bye. Here are the updated Bet MGM CFB Playoff odds before another exciting week.
13. Iowa State
Oct 12, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) calls out a play against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the fourth quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images
Record: 6-0
AP Top 25 Ranking: 9th
CFB Playoff Odds: +135
12. Texas A&M
Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) carries the ball in the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Record: 6-0
AP Top 25 Ranking: 14th
CFB Playoff Odds: +115
11. Tennessee
Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) runs the ball during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Utvsflorida0924 01940
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 11th
CFB Playoff Odds: +105
For more Tennessee news and analysis, visitVols Wire
10. Boise State
Oct 12, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) leaps over Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defensive back Deliyon Freeman (26) during the second quarter at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The play was called back due to a Broncos foul. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 15th
CFB Playoff Odds: +100
9. Notre Dame
Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) looks for an open receiver during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend.
Oct 12, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Keith Adams Jr. (19) reacts to his touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 10th
CFB Playoff Odds: -160
For more Clemson news and analysis, visit Clemson Wire
7. Miami (FL)
Oct 5, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back D'Yoni Hill (19) celebrates after defeating the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Record: 6-0
AP Top 25 Ranking: 6th
CFB Playoff Odds: -250
6. Alabama
Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) dives for the end zone to score a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 7th
CFB Playoff Odds: -400
For more Alabama news and analysis, visit Roll Tide Wire
5. Georgia
Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) reacts with offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (57) after catching a touchdown pass against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 5th
CFB Playoff Odds: -500
For more Georgia news and analysis, visit UGA Wire
4. Penn State
Oct 5, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) drops back in the pocket and looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard passes against Oregon on Saturday.
Record: 5-1
AP Top 25 Ranking: 4th
CFB Playoff Odds: -1000
For more Ohio State news and analysis, visit Buckeyes Wire
2. Oregon
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart hauls in a catch as the No. 3 Oregon Ducks host the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Record: 6-0
AP Top 25 Ranking: 2nd
CFB Playoff Odds: -2000
1. Texas
Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) takes the snap against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman-USA TODAY Sports
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