One of the many complaints the College Football Betting community consistently has is about the postseason. Gamblers and fans rant that the same teams are always winning championships in the CFP. Last year, there was a dramatic and welcome change. The TCU Horned Frogs emerged from the shadows to make the national championship game. Of course, that was the occasion in which midnight struck for Cinderella. The mighty Georgia Bulldogs ran the Horned Frogs off the field in a 65-7 curb stomping. Now comes the question of whether another Cinderella can get another shot at CFP glory.
Post Spring College Football National Championship Futures
| When: | College Football Season Kicks Off on August 26, 2023 |
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2023 College Football National Championship Future Odds at SBG
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | +220 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +550 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +600 |
| Michigan Wolverines | +1000 |
| LSU Tigers | +1600 |
| USC Trojans | +1600 |
| Clemson Tigers | +2000 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | +2000 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | +3000 |
| Texas Longhorns | +2500 |
| Florida State Seminoles | +1800 |
| Oregon Ducks | +3000 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | +3000 |
| Oklahoma Sooners | +6000 |
| Washington Huskies | +3000 |
| Utah Utes | +6000 |
| TCU Horned Frogs | +10000 |
| Texas A&M Aggies | +60000 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | +10000 |
| All Other Teams | +10000 or Higher |
TCU Horned Frogs Emerge From Great Leap Forward
It is true that the Horned Frogs are going to miss the core of players who guided them to last season’s CFP national championship game. Specifically quarterback Max Duggan, receiver Quentin Johnson, tailback Kendre Miller and guard Steve Avila. Also hurting TCU was offensive coordinator Garrett Riley leaving for Clemson.
As a result of Riley’s departure, head coach Sonny Dykes lured offensive coordinator Kendal Briles away from Arkansas to call plays. Chandler Morris was the starting quarterback going into the 2022 season before he was hurt. Morris is more than capable of running the high-tempo offense.
Transfer receivers JoJo Earle, John Paul Richardson, and Dylan Wright will help compensate for Johnson’s offshore bookmaker departure. Also, there were some big personnel losses on defense. Especially linebacker Dee Winters and cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.
Oregon State Chomps for More Progress
At the onset of summer, Oregon State’s quarterback battle is undecided. Clemson transfer DJ Uiagalelei and returning starter Ben Gulbranson got some unexpected competition. Namely, Aidan Chiles is a dual-threat passer from Downey, California. It is true that Uiagalelei might benefit from a full summer learning the system. Of great concern is that the Beavers were 105th in the FBS in passing in 2022. So they need to figure out how to get better.
Meanwhile, inside linebacker Easton Mascarenas and cornerback Tyrice Ivy are potential breakout stars on defense. The secondary suffered a severe loss during the spring. To illuminate, projected starter Skyler Thomas tore an ACL and will miss the 2023 season.
K-State Was Great as the Big 12 Champion. Now What?
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman doesn’t believe in spring games. Correlate that he didn’t have them at North Dakota State. Thus, much of the defending Big 12 champions’ work was done behind closed doors in spring camp.
Most important of all, quarterback Will Howard is back. At the same time, tailbacks DJ Giddens and Treshaun Ward are the favorites to replace star Deuce Vaughn.
Additionally, the Wildcats lost first-round NFL draft pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah and nose tackle Eli Huggins up front. Mississippi State transfer Jevon Banks and Uso Seumalo will be counted on to plug holes. Also, there are good ongoing battles at cornerback.
Last year., TCU, Oregon State, and Kansas State proved the College Football Betting worth of non-blue blood traditional powers. Now gamblers ask if it can happen again.