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Posted at 12:00 PM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Texas +400 to Win National Championship

We previously highlighted the overreaction to Ohio State’s blowout wins against Tennessee and Oregon, as well as the fact that the Buckeyes are spotting fewer than seven points to a Texas squad that narrowly escaped Arizona State in the Cotton Bowl. However, beyond that immediate play, there is immense value in backing the Longhorns to win the national championship outright at +400.

Ohio State has been universally hailed as an unstoppable juggernaut following its dismantling of Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Meanwhile, Texas, a team that was one play away from elimination, has been dismissed by the market. The irony here is striking: just two weeks ago, if these teams had faced off in the opening round, Ohio State would have been the underdog.

If Texas can topple Ohio State (which they are more than capable of doing), they are projected to be slight favorites in the National Championship Game against either Penn State or Notre Dame, according to hypothetical matchup odds. This positioning allows for multiple profitable scenarios: hedge the ticket for a small buyout or free-roll on the Longhorns. Additionally, combining this bet with our other futures play on Penn State creates a free-roll situation across the board.

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