Oddsmakers put USC at 18-1 to win College Football Playoff

USC’s odds of winning the College Football Playoff next season have improved to 18-1, according to Bovada.

The Trojans opened at 20-1 after the conclusion of last season.

Ohio State, which defeated Oregon to win the inaugural College Football Playoff, is the favorite at 7-2.

Alabama is 7-1, TCU 10-1 and Auburn 12-1.

Florida State improved from 33-1 to 12-1 after Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson confirmed Tuesday that he would transfer and play for the Seminoles.

Oregon is 22-1, UCLA 28-1 and Stanford 33-1.

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