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National Championship Odds: Betting favorites see shakeup after Week 8 of college football

Stephen Samraby: Steve Samra2 hours agoSamraSource
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The latest national championship odds are here, and they saw a shakeup following Week 8 of college football. A myriad of results changed the landscape of the sport over the weekend that was.

For example, Georgia defeated Ole Miss in a thriller inside the SEC, while Ohio State and Indiana remained dominant. Notre Dame reestablished their identity, as upsets took place throughout the sport, with Miami and Texas Tech falling.

With that in mind, BetMGM Sportsbook has updated their odds for who will stand tall at the end of it all. Check out where things stand after another wild weekend in college football with Week 8.

Ohio State (+275)

With Luke Fickell on the hot seat and needing something to quiet the noise, Wisconsin might have put up a decent fight against Ohio State. The Buckeyes had other ideas, turning this one into a blowout right away with 17 first-quarter points.

From there it was smooth sailing for Julian Sayin and company. Sayin threw four touchdown passes, including two to Carnell Tate. Next up for Ohio State is a home date with Penn State.

Alabama (+600)

Alabama QB Ty Simpson
Alabama QB Ty Simpson (Courtesy of UA Athletics)

Alabama was in charge of the contest from start to finish, but it really blew things open with a 99-yard pick-six on a play that could have easily swung things the other direction. Those are the breaks championship teams create.

And at this point, Alabama certainly has the look of a title contender. The Crimson Tide just keep winning. Next up is a road trip to face a flustered South Carolina team.

Indiana (+900)

There was definite letdown potential this weekend for Indiana following its huge win over Oregon a week ago. But the Hoosiers took care of business and beat Michigan State soundly, allowing only three points in the second half.

The schedule continues to look very manageable for Indiana. Up next is a home date with UCLA, followed by road trips to Maryland and struggling Penn State.

Georgia (+1000)

Georgia got everything it could handle and then some against an Ole Miss team that didn’t seem intimidated by the incredibly hostile environment. But at every turn, Gunner Stockton was there to answer the call.

The Georgia quarterback threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He also ran for 59 yards and a score, helping the Bulldogs win a thrilling shootout with the Rebels. And just like that, Georgia moves back into a dominant position in the SEC race.

Oregon (+1000)

Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning
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Oregon wasted no time bouncing back from the loss to Indiana, even with a trip all the way across the country. That’s what top-25 teams do — they take care of business.

Dante Moore threw for 290 yards and four scores, while the Ducks also punched it in four times on the ground. It was a lopsided win from start to finish, punctuated by a 28-point second quarter.

Texas A&M (+1000)

Texas A&M gave up a first-quarter field goal, then took the lead about midway through the frame and never again trailed. Still, there were points where the game was firmly in the balance, as the defense allowed Arkansas to stay within striking range right till the bitter end.

Arkansas actually outgained its top-25 foe 527 to 497 in the game, something that will undoubtedly frustrate Mike Elko. Still, on a bloody weekend in college football, simply surviving was a huge win — and the Aggies did just that.

Notre Dame (+1200)

It was a back-and-forth game throughout the evening, but Notre Dame just kept making plays when it needed to. After USC took the lead in the second half, a 100-yard kick return touchdown flipped things right back around instantly.

Jeremiyah Love ran for more than 200 yards in the win, and the Fighting Irish kept their playoff hopes alive. With the USC game in the books, Notre Dame now gets a much-needed bye week to rest and recover.

Miami (+1500)

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Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw four interceptions, and the Hurricanes were doomed as Louisville played the upstart in this one. It was clear early on that it would be closer than the experts predicted.

The Hurricanes certainly had their chances, but self-inflicted mistakes cost them against a Cardinals team likely to find itself in the top 25 this week. While the loss puts a serious dent in Miami’s résumé, the Hurricanes still have everything in front of them.

Texas (+1600)

Texas advanced to 5-2 with a win over Kentucky, but it took overtime to get there. Arch Manning went 12-of-27 for 132 yards through the air, doing just enough to secure the victory.

The Longhorns still have plenty to clean up offensively, but a win is a win in late October. They’ll look to keep the momentum going against Mississippi State this week.

Ole Miss (+2000)

In the grand scheme of things, the loss on the road at Georgia doesn’t figure to be all that detrimental to Ole Miss’ playoff chances. It’s a legitimate top-25 opponent that figures to remain one the rest of the way.

Still, it does narrow the margin for error for Lane Kiffin and his squad. Trinidad Chambliss was once again solid in the loss, but the offense ran out of steam late as the crowd took its toll. Now it’s about bouncing back — next up is a road trip to Oklahoma.

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— On3’s Thomas Goldkamp contributed to this article.