Bettor Puts Up $100,000 on Ohio State to Win National Championship vs. Notre Dame

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates during the game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

As we draw closer to the National Championship Game, the big bets are starting to roll in. 

Ohio State has separated from the pack in the College Football Playoff as the best team in the 12-team postseason, and that has been apparent in the betting market as the Buckeyes are laying north of a touchdown against Notre Dame. 

The Buckeyes are a heavy favorite against the Fighting Irish, who won back-to-back coin flip games in the eyes of oddsmakers, but are devoid of the high end talent that Ohio State possesses. 

One bettor is bullish on OSU’s chances of winning the National Championship on Monday, putting $100,000 on the favorite to win $27,000.

A bettor at @BetMGM wagered $100,000 on @OhioStateFB -370 vs. Notre Dame.

Bet would win $27,000 pic.twitter.com/Mpq9ZyLbYR

— John Ewing (@johnewing) January 20, 2025

Notre Dame has managed to withstand injuries along the roster and navigate a tricky path to the final game, but this bettor think it ends in a runner up finish this season. 

Here are the updated betting odds for the National Championship. 

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

• Ohio State: -8.5 (-110)
• Notre Dame: +8.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• Ohio State: -370
• Notre Dame: +310

Total: 45.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Odds courtesy of BETMGM

Ohio State Enters National Championship as Big Favorites

The Buckeyes are a big favorite, something that isn’t uncommon in the CFP era. While there are more teams than ever before in the first season of the 12-team postseason, there have been plenty of lopsided spreads. 

Since the inception of the College Football Playoff, there have been 10 National Championship Games and only one had a point spread within a field goal. Favorites are 6-4, but have covered in the past six games. 

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