Michigan somehow scraped by with a 1-0 record in Week 1, but the oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook are not buying it, slashing their College Football Playoff title odds from +4500 all the way to +10000 as of September 7. Most college football fans are convinced the Wolverines should be sitting at 0-1 after a super controversial call gave them a last-second Hail Mary chance, which they converted for a game-winning touchdown. Talk about a brutal start to the season for the reigning champs, even if the scoreboard says otherwise!
Buckeyes Dominate, Longhorns Loom
While some teams were stumbling, Ohio State was absolutely laying down the law in Week 1, completely walking all over Ball State in a massive 56-3 win. These guys were scoring two touchdowns every single quarter. Quarterback Julian Sayin looked sharp, completing 21 of 25 passes and throwing three TDs. And receiver Jeremiah Smith? He was a beast with 151 receiving yards and two scores. The Buckeyes are now sitting as the favorite for the College Football Playoff title at +550 odds. Now, the real test starts. OSU is traveling to face Texas in Week 2, a rematch from last year’s season opener where the Buckeyes snagged a tight 14-7 victory. Texas is no pushover either, with star quarterback Arch Manning slinging for 305 yards and four touchdowns in their own 59-7 rout of Texas State. This is gonna be Round 2 of what could be an epic rivalry.
Big Ten Blues Hit Oregon Hard
Michigan wasn’t the only Big Ten squad taking a hit in the odds. Our friends out in Oregon, who were originally the +750 third choice for the CFP title, have plummeted to sixth on the board at +950. Why the drop? They barely survived a slugfest with Boise State at Autzen Stadium, needing every second to pull it off. Boise State was up 17-7 at one point, and the game was actually tied 27-27 with just 8:45 left in the fourth quarter. Seriously, they dodged a major bullet there. Now they have to go on the road to Oklahoma State in Week 2, which is another tough matchup after that scare.
This weekend is going to be HUGE for several teams. Can Ohio State prove they are the real deal against a potent Texas team? Will Oregon rebound on the road after their Week 1 scare? You know we will be watching every single play to see how these early season trends shape up!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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