Four teams remain in contention for a national title as the College Football Playoff gears up for the semifinal round.
Let’s take a look at the odds for the semifinal games at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Jan. 5, along with key information about each game.
No. 7 NOTRE DAME (-1.5, -130) vs. No. 6 PENN STATE (+110)
Capital One Orange Bowl
Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
O/U: 46.5
What to know: ND-PSU is expected to be a defensive battle, with both teams’ defenses allowing a total of 51 points in four CFP games. Notre Dame secured a notable victory against SEC champion Georgia in the quarterfinals with a score of 23-10. Although the Fighting Irish are slight favorites, the betting line is likely to change in the days leading up to the game. It’s worth noting that Notre Dame defeated four ranked teams during the regular season while Penn State only managed one win against a ranked opponent.
No. 8 OHIO STATE (-6, -225) vs. No. 5 TEXAS (+185)
Goodyear Cotton Bowl
Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
O/U: 53.5
What to know: Ohio State and Texas had contrasting performances in the previous round. Ohio State dominated against No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl, winning 41-21, while Texas struggled against No. 4 Arizona State, narrowly winning in overtime. Ohio State is favored over Texas and is now the favorite to win the CFP title. Keep an eye on freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a key player for Ohio State who had an outstanding performance against Oregon. If Texas can’t contain Smith, they may face a tough night against Ohio State.
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