Oddsmaker puts USC at 20-1 to win College Football Playoff
USC quarterback Cody Kessler is chased by Arkansas State linebacker Tajhea Chambers in the first quarter of their season opener on Sept. 5 at the Coliseum.
USC’s odds of winning the College Football Playoff are 20-1, according to online gambling site Bovada.
The Trojans opened the season with a 55-6 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday.
Ohio State, which defeated Oregon to win the inaugural College Football Playoff in 2015, is a 7-4 favorite.
The Buckeyes defeated Virginia Tech, 42-24, on Monday.
Alabama and Texas Christian University are 8-1.
Auburn, Baylor, Notre Dame are 14-1. Michigan State is 18-1.
Georgia and LSU are 20-1.
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